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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
COMFORTABLE HENS
ARE THE LAYERS
Anything in Poultry Line Finds
Market, but High Prices
Paid for Choice Goods.
nv NJ. X. BoYER.1

Each year the pcnlterer better un
derstands the care e poultry. knows
their wants and has discovered how to
keep them comfortable The comfort
able hens are the ones that do the
laying
About thirty years ago when poultry
farming was young, as business, a
cry arose that 1t would not be. long
before there would be such surplus
Of stock that prices would go tun.bling
but Notwithstanding that there are
ten successful plants today to every
one thirty years ago and the demand
not half reached.
With the increase of supply came
the increase of demand and today we
are no nearer meeting the demand
than we ever were
However. there is a change In the
market which must not be lost sight
of. Almost anything in the Loultry
line sells, but the choicest prices are
alone given TO the fancy goods,
The word fancy" implies more
than appearance. II means also quail
ity Poultry and egg buyers are be
coming particular. but they are willing
TO pay for their goods. II they want
the brown eggs they will not take
white, and Il they prefer the white
the brown ones offer no temptation.
The market today demands choice,
plump, fresh stock Have you got itY
If SO, the market is waiting for you.
We have today quite a number Of
breeds, and all, to certain extent. are
practical. But they win not. any one
of them, fiji all the purposes. therefore,
1t is necessary for man to select only
such breeds as will best serve his
customers
OF the entire list Of breeds none
will meet the demands OF Americans
so satisfactorily as do the American
varieties and in this class the most
popular are the Wyandottes. the Ply
mouth Rocks, with the Rhode Island
Reds closely following Also our
American strains of Light Brahmas
and Leghorns.
The Brahmas belong to the Asiatic
class as breed, but the Light Brahma
as bred by our people IL 50 different
from that bred In England that one
would hardly suppose them 10 be Of
the same family This Is also true OF
the Leghorns. which belong to the
Mediterranean class.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

that the farmer who wants to raise
light harness horses will choose a
trotting bred sire. and a dam in whose
veins flows a gene we infusion Of
their trotting or thoroughbred (run.
ming blood. This line of breeding
should bring desired results in the
way OF colts which will later on de-
velop into road horses OF a high
type.
There are some families of trotters
remarkable for their beauty OF APP
pearance and symmetry of form indi-
viduals making stylish single driv-
ers. while many handsome carriage
blood. Then again there are families
of thoroughbreds that combine beau
ty with speed. and also show consid-
cradle speed at the trot
The writer well remembers a race
horse. strictly thoroughbred. who in
doing his work. under the saddle
would trot a mile in 1905 and he was
good race horse at that. The late
Senator Leland Stanford of California
raised many great trotters Gas all
horsemen kaowl by breeding his
great stallion Electioneer to mares
that are practically thoroughbred. So
1t goes. running and trotting blood
makes trotter, and a trotter must
necessarily be a good roadster even
II he is never put into regular train.
| ing
We viii suppose that a farmer has
pair OF light harness horses that he
mas raised breeding. style, conforma-
ton, education and speed are up to
the standard This pair win perform
well In single and double harness
now II the breeder wants to ssil
from 5000 to $500, may be p little
more, could be asked and re
eeived.
The writer feels assured that the
above figures are not extravagant in
the least. as the demand for a high
type Of light harness horse is very
good, but horses OF this class must
come up to the requirements of the
trade.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

CBy ]. Nj BELL.)
In spite OF the marked increase in
Use of automobiles all over the coun-
try, it is a well-known fact among
horse dealers that the right kind of
harness hors is scarce and high, The
real lovers OF horse flesh still eyince
lively sentiment regarding their
equine friend. and this sentiment ex-
pioita itself in practical way by good
prices for the first class light har-
ness horse, or roadster
Style. speed. conformation and dis
position are the firm cardinal requis-
ties of a high-class light, harness
horse. every quality above mentioned
is a necessary one and in order as
mentioned. Without these -FOUR &C
compllshments an animal of the road.
sted class cannot command the top
notch price or me market, so 1t is
greatly to the advantage of the farm
er. who at the same time is a breed.
err. to remember these requisites. II
may be safely said that without style
the light harness horse does not elicit
admiration. that without speed he
cannot keep pace with the times
that without beauty OF appearance OF
conformation he will not set OF hand
some trappings and equipage-and
lastly that lacking a docile DISPOSE
ton he is practically useless for the
purpose for which he is meant
No animal used by man needs &c
be so carefully handled and trained
as the roadster. for oftenumes he /:
driven by women and children there
fore upon his docilit. depends the
safety of their lives.
In these days of horse TERRIERS
such as motor-cars. bicycles, tractor
engines and the like, a horse must be-
thoroughly broken to be sold as safe
or lady broke" He must be fearless
as far as all ordinary objects are con
cerned, yet he must be imbued with
the proper amount OF spirit when oc
casion demands.
As It is a conceded fact among
horsemen that the American trottel
is the fastest light harness horse IL
The world. it is natural TO suppose
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
MAY ARREST PEA GAMERS
Pea Gamers Are Charged with Failure
&c Obey Labor Law Rules Govern
ing Hours of Employees.

Madison 1t is reported here that
several pea Gamers are to be arrest
ed on the charge OF violating state
labor laws
When the Wisconsin Industrial
commission granted an order permit
ting the Gamers to employ women
for a longer time than ten hours a
day for a period of two weeks. they
laid down stringent rules as to the
way in which the Wisconsin Gamer
les should be operated A careful
watch was kept on every eannery in
the state.
1t is understood that where a sub
stantial compliance with the laws
was attempted by canneries there
will be no arrests, but where there
was little heed paid to the laws ar
rests viii follow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
WILLIAM SULzER
IS IMPEACHED
Governor Of New York Accused
of Larceny and Perjury.
SUMMARY OF THE CHARGES
Diversion Of Campaign Contributions
for Stock Speculation Is Alleged
Story Of the Executives Fight
With Tammany.

Albany. n Y.-William Sulzer, gov.
aernor Of New York, has been impeaeh.
ed by the lower house of the state leg
islature, and will be tried by the sen.
ate and the circuit court of appeals,
sitting together as a court Of i'm
parchment The article of impeach-
ment, which we're adopted by vote
of 70 to As, charge the governor with
perjury and larceny of campaign funds
and with other slightly less serious of.
lenses.
An important part of the charge is
that Mr. Sulzer diverted campaign
contributions to his private use and
invested them in stocks. Just before
the impeachment Mrs Sulzer made a
statement to the effect that she had
taken part of the campaign money and
bought stocks with it in Wall street
She viii probably take the witness
stand at the trial to tell this story
Charges Against Sulzer
Stripped of their legal verbiage, the
articles OF impeachment against Gov.
ernor Sulzer are as follows.
THAT Governor Sulzer, in filing
his statement of campaign expenses
set forth that his entire receipts were
S5,460 and his expenditures S7724;
that this statement was false and
was intended by him to be false" that
his list of receipts failed to include
II specific contributions. ranging in
amount from 500 to $4,000.
2-That Governor Sulzer attached to
his statement OF campaign expenses
an affidavit declaring that the state
ment was "a full and detailed state
fnent of all moneys received OF con,
tributed or expended by him directly
or indirectly" That this affidavit was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
WISCONSIN GROCERS ELECT
?. Finger, Fond du Lac, Chosen Presi
dent by Annual Convention
at Racine.

Raciue.-George F. Finger, Fond
du Lac, at the closing session of the
annual convention of tbs, Wisconsin
Retail Grocers and General Mer-
chants association. was elected pres
ident to succeed A. d. Hermes, RAJ
cine. w II. Robinson. Kenosha, was
elected first viee-president, and s. ~
Fish, Appleton, second viee-presi-
lent. james p. Dovern, Milwaukee,
was elected treasurer and NJ. Stat
terry of Milwaukee. secretary. The
convention will be held next year at
Two Rivers. The convention favored
national and state pure food laws
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
NEW UTILITY ORDER ISSUED
Railroad Commission Sets Forth
Amended Rules for Public
Service Companies.

Madison. The railroad commits
sion issued an order establishing new
standards for gas and electric service
as the result OF hearing in Milwau-
kee April 20
The order is expected to result in
general Improvement in service by
gas and electric utilities, which in
many parts of he state are unsatis-
factory. The management of public
utilities are required hereafter to
conform to all OF the rules aud regu-
lations enumerated in the order and
are given two months in which TO
comply.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

false and was corruptly made by him, :
and that he was guilty of willful and
corrupt perjury"
3-That Governor Sulzer was guilty
of NAL and corrupt conduct in his Of
flee as governor and was guilty of
bribing witnesses" The specific charge
is that while the Frawley committee
was investigating the governors cam
paign accounts he "fraudulently in
duced' three witnesses This campaign
manager, a personal friend, and a
stock broker) ITO withhold their testi-
mony from said committee"
4-That the governor was guilty OF
'suppressing evidence" in violation of
the state penal law. The specific charge
is that he ''practiced deceit and fraud
and used threats and menaces with
intent to prevent the Frawley commit
tee from procuring the attendance and
testimony of certain witnesses"
5-That the governor was guilty OF
preventing and dissuading witness
from attending under subpoena" the
sessions of the Frawley committee.
The witness referred to is Frederick L.
Colwell, alleged to have acted as Sui
zer's agent in certain stock transac-
tions.
6-That prior to his election the
governor appropriated campaign con.
tributions to his own use, and used
the same, or a large part thereof. in
specializing in stocks and
thereby stole such checks and was
guilty of larceny"
THAT Governor Sulzer promised
and threatened to use the authority
and influence of his office for the pur-
pose of affecting the vote or political
action of certain public officers, includ-
ing two assemblymen.
S-That he "corruptly used his
authority as governor to affect the
prices of securities on the New York
stock exchange. in some of which he
was specializing"
How II All Started.
When Governor Sulzer the "peo-
pies governor" and the poor man is
friend. refused TO do the bidding of
Boss Murphy OF Tammany Hall, the
most remarkable political drama New
York state had ever seen was begun.
From that very moment Tammany
Hall carried out steady and con-
sistent program of warfare against
Sulzer and all things Sulzer The gov
ernor replied in kind, as well as he
could. A Tammanyized legislature in
--+ffut1a :, ssfrx-aa4f o-otforssr ~ cs,,11ar
and SuIzer reciprocated with an lin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
EVANGELICAL SYNOD MEETS
Convention at Monroe Is Attended by
Nearly 100 Delegates From
Points In the State.

Monroe. Nearly 100 delegates
from various parts OF the state at
tended tie state convention of the
German Evangelical synod at the two
days session here Reports of Of
icers show considerable growth in
the different societies of the synod
and the large attendance Of delegates
shows growing interest in the church
work Addresses were given by the
Rev. Schmidt, the Rev Fred T. Schu-
ay of Brookheld and the Rev S. G.
bitter of Merton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
state RetalIers Meet.

Racine.-The thirteenth annual
state convention o. the Wisconsin Re
tail Merchants association was called
TO order by State President A. d. Her
mes OF Racine The address Of vel.
come was made by Mayor w s. Good
land and the response by J Fl. Hellwig
Of Haywood. Wis Both touched on
he high cost of living and prophesied
cooperative stores in general unless
The retailers club together in purchas-
Ing supplies and thus reduce the costs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
why eeekeepers Reat Pans.

Many beekeepers beat tin pans al
swarming time because they think II
makes the bees settle down, but con.
II 'butor TO Bee Culture says that this
practice is merely relic Of forgot.
ten English law which required the
beekeeper to give notice in this way
that his bees were swsrming and that
he was entitled to follow them. II
he lost sight Of them after giving this
warning. the bees became the proper.
ty Of the person on whose land the
alighted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Unusual curfew Law.

Sheboygan. The new curfew ordi-
nance which went into effect here re-
Gently. is unusual as the age limit is
IL years No signal win be given. The
hours are 9 p. m. to a. m. from Oc-
tober l to April 1, and the evening
hour is $50 o'clock the rest of the
year. penalty of 81 to $40 fine up
10 ten days in Jail is provided for the
children for second or subsequent
1ffenses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Mexico's Historic Stone Lizard.

A overlooking creative II that
known to scientists as TIE mysterious
stone lizard OF Cuerpavaca. Mexico
This reptile, carved on q huge bcwlder
lying on an oyergrown hillside. is sit
uated about eight miles from Cuerna.
vaca and 10 miles southwest Of Mex
leo City II wac there. centuries old.
when CoFtez first saw Cuernavaca.
end is supposed to have been carved
to commemorate some events 10 the
wanderings Of the prehistoric civilized
race ghich-bailt the greet palace 81
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Rye a Poor Ration.

Rye is the poorest of poultry grains.
Corn and buckwheat should be fed
sparingly, as they are very fattening
Wheat leads as a veil balanced food.
and barley is a close second. Feeding
too much brckwheat has tendency
to produce a white skin and light col
ored yolks ia eggs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
cl.anIiness with Ration

Always discard any decayed potato
or other vegetable, and cut away any
decayed portion. before boiling them
to feed to the poultry. A hen dislikes
a rotten potato as much as you do, and
II forced to eat it. she is harmed
thereby
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
BOT Attacks Tobacco.

Madison Farmers in the tobacco
sections Of Wisconsin are considerably
alarmed over the appearance in their
fields OF the root rot" which in many
Instances is prevalent to such ali ex-
tent that prospects of large profits
have vanished
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
How II All Started.
First Condition Of Success.

Here is the prime condition of sue
cess. the great secret--concentrate
your energy, thought, and capital ex.
clusively upon the business in which
you are engaged. Having begun on
one line. resolve 70 fight 1t out on
that line. to lead in it, adopt every
improvement. have the best machine
cry, and know the most about It.
Finally. do not be impatient. for. as
Emerson says. NO one can cheat you
out OF ultimate success but you're IF. /"
Andrew Carnegie
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

According to an Italian
scientist. square mile of the earth
in six hours Of sunshine receives heat
equivalent to the combustion # more
than 1900 tons Of coal
Gotham--Its fortunate we don't
have to pay coal prices for sunshine.
thea.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

If it is good to use attention tomor.
row, how much better is it to do SO
today. If tomorrow it is in your in
terest TO attend. how much more is ii
today. that you may be able to do so
tomorrow also. and may not defer IL
again to the third dsy-Epictetus
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

even. Stitch the upper parts of fronts
with canvas and line the coat through
out vita a gay silk or farmer satin.
Thus dark blue suit may have q
vivid green or red lining. brown
one can be lined with orange or a
warm yellow.
Make the rolling collar of the cloth
on both sides stiffened with canvas
It should measure four and one-half
inches at back of neck, rolling into a
three-inch depth. and widen to six
inches at the lower edge. which forms
a rever shrpe cut in sharp diagonal
from the point OF the V neck g aning.
the outer edge of the collar. *
inches longer than the inn
Stitching Cuffs and ar.
The sleeves are a plain. two-pieoa
coat sleeve SCI into the armhole with
out fullness. finish the bottom with
straight, tura-back eun three inches
deep. The cum laps on the outside of
arm. is stitched on outer edge, and An
inch within it and has three buttons
set on the line OF stitching where the
cun laps
The edge of the collar is stitched in
the same way as the coat. Though
this collar is finished to wear plain.
the suit is much more stylish II a
moire or striped silk facing in self
tones or in some vivid contrasting
shade is used with It. As the silk soils
and wears none too well. hem it on
by hand instead of making il a part
OF the collar as is customary. In this
way il may easily be removed. Cut
the same shape as the collar. but
about half an inch smaller, then turn
in the edges so the silk line just COW
ers the inner line Of stitching. Hem
with TIM stitches or join with blind
stitching.
The Kind of blouse to wear with
suoh suit depends largely upon indi-
vidual taste. Some girls wear The
heavier white waists of pique, madras,
or galatea all winter They should be
made on severe tailored lines, open in
front under box plat through which
the buttonholes are worked lengthwise
down the center Of the plat Que can
select kimona patter2 with the long
shoulder lines. II becoming, or, II set
in sleeves are used make the blouse
with Gibson tucks to give more full
ness. Many of the newer shirtwaist
models have yokes both front and
back. but quite as many are plain. A
patch pocket is often set on the left
side.
Height OF the Collar.
Many girls wear the slightly low col
lar all winter. This is supposed to hard
en- the throat. 1t should not be nearly
so much of dip as the summer
blouse. not more than just to the base
of the throat
The winter white blouse is more
etviish .tbeu naadn With caforad eog
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Rlns skx Law Oct. I

Madison The attorney general has
issued an opinion for c. ]. TIE Selle,
Amigo, stating that the blue sky law
would not be protection against the
securing Of money under false pre-
lenses until after Oct l.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
state Death Rate Is 10.

Madison. The bureau of vital sta
tistics has issued quarterly report
showing an annual death rate of 11.9
per thousand In Wisconsin. This is
slight increase over the last report.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

Madison -Assemblyman Don C.
Hall OF Stevens Point has gone into
Minnesota to join his theatrical troupe
and to play Hamlet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Comfort for Calf.

Plenty OF pure water and a shady
place to fight files are two things that
are Easy to provide for calves. yet
mean much to them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Largest Incubator.

One OF the largest incubators in use
for Matching chicks is to be found In
New Orleans. 1t Is operated by cleo.
triclty and the heat is automatically
controlled
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

Xochicalco. a few miles away. II this
curious relic could speak, what tales
It could tell Of the long-dead past!--
The Wide World
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

lars and cuffs These may harmonic
with the suit or form a sharp contrast.
or. better yet, be Of white embroidered
scallop on the edge with several
rows OF eyelets or satin stitches or
dots on the inside. The cross stitched
collars on the canvas weayes or a
heavy wolfe are also smart Another
dainty effect is to have double collars
and cuffs, the under OF vivid color,
the upper one of some transparent ma
terial, as a thin white wolfe 1t is cut
the same shape as the under sections,
but about an inch and quarter small
er. and is edged with a narrow picot
edging for a finish.
Materials for 6louses.
Where white blouses entail too
much washing there are good looking
wash silks In darkish tones. Many
girls wear wash flannel waists, but /
think it a mistake, since they are like
ly to catch cold when changing to
thinner afternoon and evening gowns
Probably the most serviceable blouse
is that the color OF the suit made
with collar ard cuff bands, furnished
with buttons at regular intervals, to
which may be buttoned fancy collars
and cuffs, either white or colOred silk,
embroidered canvas, or pique.
Even in making the dark blouse,
choose a material that viii launder.
A nice quality Of challis is service
able and chop Some OF it comes
with a little 'atin stripe that adds
much to it's appearance. Crepe de
chine, though it cost more in the be-
ginning, ma kes avn excellent school
blouse, as ii WASHES as well as linen
md wears splendidly.
the illustration shows a blouse
coalee of printed ninon trimmed with
black re fad lace. The sleeves are
a novelty with little lace epauiettes let
in on the shoulders.
=. =. - -. -.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-27

One evening this week President
Evans of the Central State Normal
entertained the members of the legis-
lature at Edmond. Forty-five mem.
bers of the law making body of the
state were in attendance. Two cars
out Of Oklahoma City were placed
at their disposal, the expense being
borne by the citizens of Edmond.
Twelve hundred teachers are enrolled
in the summer school there and with
the Oklahoma Cityans and the people
of Edmond there was a large attend
ance on the lawn of the school. A
brief program was carried out in
which Jack London of this city who
is member of the Edmond faculty
took a prominent part with his vio-
lin. Following the program the Wis
itors were invited to the dining room
of the domestic science department
where many good things were served.
The event was thoroughly enjoyed by
the members of the legislature.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-27
GIDEON MoRGAN'S PLAN.


Gideon Morgan of Mayes county,
who has already announced his in
tentions of becoming candidate for
lieutenant governor in the next cleo
ton, has sprung proposition that
will obtain for him some notoriety
before the people. Mr.. Morgan says
it is estimated that since the state
of Oklahoma enacted the &c passen-
ger fare law that fifteen millions Of
dollars have been spent with the diff
ferent railway companies in the pur-
chase of tickets. These tickets were
sold at three cents mile and cou
pons good for one cent per mile have
been given to the purchasers OF tick
cts. The coupons are good provided
the state law is uDheld The coll
pons being for one-thlrd Of the price
Of the fares. the amount coming to
the people Of the state wouh then
Le five millions OF dollars. Mr. Nor
gan states that many of the coupons
have been lost. many have been de-