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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-22

Saturday afternoon ten Misses,
members of the first year high
school, each with a package of
goodies, went out to surprise their
classmate, Miss Helen Moss, who
had been ill and unable to attend
school since the holidays. Mrs.
Moss had been appriSed of their
coming and she too, prepared a
spread, The afternoon was merry
one and they enjoyed every minute
until the party was broken up rath-
er hastily by the fire alarm. MISS
Helen is able to be in school this
week,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-22
Surprised Sammy.

Last Friday was the forty fourth
birthday of S. B. Thiehoff and a
number of Odd Fellows and Rebek
abs planned to surprise him that
evening. About eight o'clock thirty
strong, they stormed the house
He was certainly surprised, so
much so that he was unable to fin,
ish the piano solo that was inter-
rupted by their entrance. A jolly
social evening was enjoyed, the
guests departing at a late hour
wishing him many returns of the
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-22
Symphony Orchestra.

The concert given by the Monroe
Symphony Orchestra, assisted by
Misses Bertha Jaeger and Mildred
Buell. was rare treat for lovers
of good music, While the attend
ance was tair there should have
been more out. This town is unuS-
ually fortunate in having the talent
it has and we are all proud of our
orchestras.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-22

Miss Minnie Adams. of Shelhina
came in Saturday to bring Master
Tom and Irene Starrett. who had
been visiting her, home. She re-
turned home Sunday taking Irene
with her to stay until Mr., Starrett's
folks get Strengthened after the fire.
Master Tom is visiting StOutsville
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-22
Remember that the Big Piano Contest Closes at m Next Tuesday

enort to square business metnoos with
both public opinion and the law. The
best-informed men Of the business
world condemn the methods and pro-
cesses and consequences of monopoly
as we condemn them, and the instinc-
tive judgment Of the vast majority Of
business men everywhere goes with
them. We shall now be their spokes-
men. That is the strength of our po-
sition and the sure prophesy Of what
will ensue when our reasonable work
is done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
FEW TIMELY HINTS
FOR FARMERS USE
Handle All Fruits Gently-Sows
Pay Well on Money invested
Raise More Capons.

Never throw fruit of any kind into
a basket or box. Lay 1t in gently
Fifty dollars invested in two good
sows will earn FIVE times as much as
the money would in interest on mort
gage.
The man who works himself to
death commits suicide in the most
painful way and dies owing debt
his estate will never be able to pay
Don't overlook the fact that one OF
the fastest and surest ways in the
dairy to make money is to keep al.
ways wedding out the poorest milk
ers and badly doing cows.
Science has discovered that the
white ant lays $4,000 eggs a month
A fortune awaits the genius who can
cross the white ant with the Plymouth
Rock hen.
Take lot of straw from that old
straw stack TO the barn for bedding:
1t will improve the bedding; it will
improve the manure wonderfully,
which is SO valuable to the land.
The man who keeps his nose on
the grindstone" seldom gets rich. He
may accumulate a lot of money if
he lives long enough. but mere money
does not mean riches in the things
that make people happy
That more capons are not raised is
practically due to che fact that few
people like the operation necessary to
produce them. However, this is quick
ly learned and easily performed. and
capons are big money producers.
1t is poor system of feeding that
does not provide an abundance of
roughage. The experimental farms
and agricultural colleges have shown
that great success in the economi-
cal production Of beef consists in util-
izing corn stover. alfalfa and clover
in connection with the grain foods
used in fattening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16

hard-wooded plants OF this description.
II may also with advantage be incor-
porated along with peat in the prepare.
ton of beds for nearly all plants of the
heath family which are grown out of
doors
Further, nothing is better suited for
improving flower beds, or for adding
to soil of any description for placing
around trees, shrubs or plants whose
roots it is desired to encourage.
If leaves have to be gathered into a
heap for leaf-mcl1, place should be
selected where they may be spread
rather thinly, so as to avoid any ex-
scessive heating by fermentation
The whole should be turned over oc.
casionally so as to expose all parts in
turn to the influence of the weather
and air.
Where air cannot reach leaves that
are of a somewhat dry, hard texture
their decay is exceedingly slow, unless
there are other substances intermixed
to hasten decomposition.
Water may be applied artificially for
the purpose, out II never mas the same
effect as rain. and if large heap is
made, this latter cannot penetrate far
into the interior,
Leaves should be collected free from
sticks, if possible, as these are liable
to encourage fungoid growths, which,
finding a suitable medium for increas
ing in the leaf-mold, will in due course
render it useless for plant cultivation.
The time taken in reducing leaves
to mold or fine soil depends great
ly on the amount of turning over and
other attention devoted to the prepara-
ton.
Much may be done in one year, or
even less. but the quality is usually
better if longer time than this is al;
lowed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
IN w. R. GILBERT.l

-
This term is applied to leaves when
they are SO thoroughly decayed as TO
readily separate into small particles.
Leaf-mold is a valuable manure in
many instances. especially ON heavy
soils, and one of the most important
ingredients for the soil used in the
successful cultivation of the majority
of plants.
1t may be used freely, particularly
with the tender seedlings and cuttings
of soft wooded subjects. provided it be
OF good quality and free from injuri-
Gus fungoid growths.
The production of roots in young
plants of this description is induced
and accelerated with more certainty
by planting in this material than by
the use OF any other.
The quality of leaf-mold depends
very materially upon the sort of leaves
composing It and in the manner of
preparation adopted.
1t Is found from experience that the
best leaves are those collected from a
wood or other place where the princi-
pal trees are beech and oak, and
where their leaves fall over a large
surface each year, and naturally decay
slowly, until those beneath the surface
become changed into light mold.
In many instances such leaf-mold
cannot be obtained on account of the
necessary removal of the leaves to pre-
serve tidiness; but on the other hand
its Importance and additional value
over that artifcially prepared is not
sufficiently recognized in many places
where quantities might be obtained in
woods.
Leaf-mold of good quality may be
used to the extent OF about one-third in
comrosts for azaleas, greenhouse
rhododendrons, and many fine-rooted,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16

ehe padded cushions, His hands found
y certain position and lowered in an
attitude OF readiness, The narrowing
clockwork licked on
That you win" announced the Man
Of Iron, shortly.
The clockwork ceased like a period
% this utterance. Mr. Van vechten
returned to his place at the tables
bead
Il was characteristic of the regard
10 which the Man Of Iron was univer.
sally held that Max Willard asked for
no further assurance. He might take
any advantage OF you IN which he
was pleased to regard as partaking of
the nature OF open warfare; but his
word once passed, and he was bound
Lrrevoeably.
Whatever OF citation Max Willard
may have felt, ii was not betrayed by
ANY sign. A slow movement OF one
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
EXCELLENT HINTS
FOR FALL GARDEN
Select Seed for Sweet Corn From
Growing PIant-Sow Spin
ach During September.

Select your seed sweet corn from
the growing plant, noting not only
the size and evenness of the ears and
grains, but the number produced on the
stalks Turn the husks back, using
hem to braid the ears together. You
then have a convenient package for
hanging up to dry.
Keep the hoe going'in the cabbages
and caulifiowers and celery These
do we'll when the nights are cool.
Winter onions for punching next
spring may be planted now
Sow spinach in September for the
early spring market
Select only the best seeds cf every
thing and tie up in bags and label.
Cut all the old wood of the black
cap raspberries and blackberries.
Should have done this little earlier
but not too late.
Potatoes should be handled as
gently as apples. as bruises cause de-
cay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
Gratitude.

my friend" said a good-looking,
well-dressed man, when William
Henry Younghusband went to the
door, Il have called here today to
offer you my thanks. A year ago
passed this way. Luck had been go
ing against me. / was down and
practically out. A dozen people had
turned me from their doors. You
heard my story and instead of read
ing me lecture gave me piece of
minee pie. By your kind act my con-
f1dence In humanity was renewed. l
went ON my way. vowing that would
yet succeed, and / have done so.
wish to offer the sincerest expression
of my gratitude"
Il am mighty glad to see you again
and to hear that you have made good.
In case you happen to be in need of
any more pie, think we still have
the one from which the piece you got
was cut. My wife. who loves me dear
ly. has never been willing to let me
tackle it."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
A Possibility.

When war clouds shall be seen no more,
When sufr9gettes may vote at will
When no dad needs to walk the floor
To keep his teething offspring still.
When men who toll are glad to know
That they earn more than they receive.
When gossips, fitting to and fro,
Say nothing we may not believe,
When no man shall attempt to take
Advantage of his fellow man,
When meat trusts shall for mercy's sake,
Sell meat as cheaply as they can;
When publishers shall eagerly
Bid for the poets latest songs,
When rulers everywhere shall be
Held blameless for their peoples
wrongs:
When these things all shall come to pass,
When men have learned to safely ny.
when no class hates another class
And II is ne'er too wet or dry
Then grouchy men and wives who scoid
May learn that nagging day by day
Helps little when one longs to hold
The love that frets to get away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
PLANTING Fruit Trees.

The soil should preferably be IN good
filth before planting. and the holes for
the trees should be dug sufficiently
wide and deep TO receive ali of the
roots of the tree The harder the soil
the wider and deeper the holes should
be-
Fill In with loose. mellow earth,
packing the soil well around the roots.
Avoid using sod or any coarse mate
rial. or the leaving of air pockets. as
either will cause drying out around
the roots. which is detrimental to the
tree. Use care and you viii be re-
paid with a good stand of trees.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
BOOK ".
CHATTER l.-contlnu.d.

CffFNf ' ~ ff-~19HAiHANNs
Pointing Is the satin pillow upon
which the fair head rested. Max WIN.
lard said briefly:
'"The wiIlardite Is there" Once more
he glanced at his watch. with an indlf.
ferent air. and snapped II shut. zone
minute till twelve" he announced
There was a sudden cry from one Of
Hhe guests. an involuntary outburst Of
elarm-an indication that strained
rertes were giving under the tension.
Euaolph. unconsclousiy holding his
nesghbor's arm In vise-like grip.
poElled TO his uncle:
Uncle Theodore. It is about to
strike twelvei"
The Man of Iron made little ges.
kure with one hand With tone and
manner unchanged. he said to VIII.
hard
stop that thingi"
you mean" returned Willard,
sAstily feeling with deft fingers among
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
CHAPTER Il.
The kohinur Goes to Sea.


II was not long until all the loose
ends were brought together Jessie
Wizards aunt. Mrs. Devereaux. had
been the acting spirit in getting the
scheme for restitution under way. be-
cause--until she had induced him to
do so--Max Willard had been loath TO
accept his old friend Temple Bonner's
assistance.
In the beginning the one thing clear
to all OF them had been the fact that
the Man of Iron was protected by an
invulnerable legal barrier. and that II
redress was to be obtained at all Il
must be accomplished by means Of
some surprising coup that would catch
the megnate amid such conditions
that he could not refuse 10 aecede
Thus II was that Josephine Devereaux
on the strength OF old ties OF senti
ment and friendship had easily enlist
ed Temple Bonner's financial aid.
This same lady had experienced lit.
tie difficulty in winning Paige Carew's
sympathy particularly after Paige
had met aud become acquainted with
Jessie She had consented TO lend
willard her moral support. believing
that her participation in the plot was
to extend no farther than a "myster-
ious Disappearance. which Willard
was supposed TO utilize in some indea.
mite manner for his own purposes.
The eliminating bizarre climax, In
which she had played so conspicuous
a part. he had kept to himself. know.
Ing that her willing cooperation could
not be expected.
Through Barnicle. Paige had kept
In touch with her uncle and her cous.
In. aid II was the Wallets account OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
harvesting EnsIIaae crop.

For crops like clover, millet or
grass the early blossoming period
seems to give the best grade of sill.
age In the case of corn 1t is well to
allow It to stand until the kernels are
fairly we'll glazed. but not TO allow
the grain to become hard. II the corn
is allowed to ripen. there is danger
that the fodder viii not pack sufii-
GENTLY close to exclude the air, while
the hard grain may not be readily di.
gested by the animal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
HAD SOMETHING TO LEARN
Young 5nks Knew Much, But RE
Found That His knowledge Could
Have an Addition.

Young Cicero Binks was an erudite
youth, and regular deaon for knowl-
edge forsooth. At his studies he
"swetted" TO tell you the truth. for
eight or ten hours every day. To give
you some little idea OF his worth. he
knew to a fraction the age of the earth.
the actual weight OF the moon and its
girth. and how far all the stars were
away
He could TELL you the reason why
eggs are not S:est why tosdstools
and hedgehogs are not good to eat
also why there can never be cold
without heat. and why bumhlebees
don't make honey. He could analyze
whisky and black currant tart, and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16

1 hand swept back lock OF white hair
from his forehead. and again he ad-
dressed Mr.. Van Vechten. who was
Y itching him narrowly
For Miss Carew's sake" he said,
"a word or two Of explanation is neces-
sary. This young lady. fully con-
versant with all the circumstances,
with complete understanding of how
my daughter and had been wronged.
has not only been in full sympathy
with my plans, but has lent me an
active. material support.
ITO a certain extent, however. /
have taken an unfair advantage OF her
trust and confidence. But
when I am through. gentlemen, want
you to remember how desperate were
my chances-that had to sink or
syim-and that am right"
For the first time he showed a spark
OF emotion. and the last expression
was uttered In burst OF earnestness
that made manifest the intense feel
ing lying behind it.
She consented to disappear for a
time, until her family's alarm was
such that ! could bend It to my own
ends In making this demand; but she
did not dream that she was to appear
in such a role as this" He pointed
- ere motlonless form, and for a mo
ment regarded It tenderly. But by
the aid OF a light, harmless narcotic,
the effects OF which can Danish in a
moment, brought her here to play
this unconscious part"
Theodore Van Vechten once more
started toward the speaker, but a
dozen hands stayed him.
You dastardly curt" he cried. Il
shall give you your pound OF flesh: but
so help me Giod.--youll regret this
night"
Heaven knows, have regretted the
necessity. responded Willard dryly.
With one single undulatlng move
ment OF his powerful frame, the mil
lionaire shook himself free.
Get that dynamite out OF here," he
reared.
Max Willard quietly corrected him.
Willardite.' you mean" STOPPING
over the back of the casket. he pressed
hand gently over the soft cushions
while he seemed to consider. Pres.
emily he continued:
"But don't be afraid; there is no
willardite here-nor any other ex-
plosive"
Like a stung lion. Theodore Van
Vechten turned upon him.
What do you mean by that?" he
demanded
simply that have sat in at your
own game-and won. The great
American game of blur. Theodore;
you were pretty good at 1t years ago
at Harvard; | have not forgotten.
There Is NO explosive here-noth-
ing to be alarmed at save this cheap
alarm-olock, There is nothing the
matter with Palge--dear child! But"
The waved a handles you blufred
me out OF a fortune, | have biuffed
myself back In again"
For a moment the Man OF Iron
seemed to be choking But at this
juncture a disturbance was heard In
the hall
A servant entered hurriedly. Be
fore he could make any announcement
he was flung aside. He went sliding
helplessly over the polished floor.
grasping at every object within reach,
pulling down chairs and tables and
everything movable In the path of his
tornado-like progress. until he brought
up against the wall.
Tom Phinney was standing Just In
side the doorway, taking in the scene.
Beside him stood Mr. Flint
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
E9TYSSSSSA N5 5SS5N5SFY
SSSSSSSSs SSSSS S5SSSSSS

repeat Shakespeare's plays IL you
gave him a start In fact. he was
crammed full of science and art,
knowing even why Robey Ia funny.
One can ne'er learn too much.
with smile he would say. But be
altered his mind. overhearing one
day two friends, who imagined him
out OF the way. stating facts new to
Binks without doubt.
What an ugly old beggar chat
Binss Is" said one. Said the other;
The biggest ass under the sun" And
the knowledge Binks learned by the
time they had done, he'd have been
rlueh more happy MISUNDERSTANDING
Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16

The production Of alfalfa seed is
mainly matter Of climate. There
should be enough moisture to start OF
the crop well at FIRST. but after that II
should be quite dry. especially from
the time OF Towering on Some men
claim that they can tell whether or
not the seed crop viii be 60 by ex-
aiming the base OF the plants when
the flowers are coming out. Ordinarily
at this time new shoots win appear. II
the new shoots do not appear at this
time. The chances are that It will pay
to leaTe the alfalfa for seed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16

According to an Italian newspaper. the
great curse OF tie Italian poorer
classes is their vanity. the savings
which they might put in the bank be-
ing devoted to the purchase OF orna.
ments OF gold or silver. When the
time OF need comes these articles 90
TO the pawnshops. OF which there is
a great deficiency, the total number
being SS3 10 s.2s2 commanes.
The majority charge a rate which.
with the government tax. amounts to
fully is per cent, many Of the shops
working on borrowed capital being
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16

Her eyes are big and soft and brown;
Her fingers white and slender;
Her brow is stranger 10 a frown;
Upon her dimpled cheek the down
Is very short and tender.
Her rosebud lips would tempt a priest
Or lure the gravest stole;
Her smile would charm the savage beast,
Her cry for help would make the least
Courageous man heroic.
Her face is fairer than the dawn.
She's purer than the lily;
She IS gentle as fawn.
As graceful as the stately swan
And praise has made her silly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16

compelled to charge this rate to make
a profit. In 1896 there were 6.5t3.45S
articles pawned, on which were raised
l0S,Ss0.7S5 lire. or this number OF
pledges 411.e07 were abandoned. Tia
government now proposes TO utilize
the money-eome 600. 100000 lire
which has been accumulated by the
poorer classes in the postal savings
funds. for the purpose OF making loans
on precious metal The loans xia Ne
made at low rate OF interest, and
the entire postal system viii be adopt
ed to the use OF the depsItmsnk u
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
No Reason 70 Worry.

Il once played the part Of Venus in
pantomlme," said the lady who
showed her age and was beginning
to have a mustache.
Well. wouldn't let It worry me-"
replied the one who was still fair to
look upon. Venus was only a myth.
so, of course. you didn't hurt her feel.
ings"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
worklnn a Brood Mare.

The brood mare will do almost as
much work in 12 months as the geld
ing. She viii pay for herself several
times over in colts in a few wears. A
mare is not half so much bother to
care for as a dairy COW. The colt Is
worth more than litter of pigs. Keep
brood mares on the farm: It means
dollars.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
PAWNsHoP A VITAL ISSUE
italian Government Compelled to Taks
Steps TO Protect interests Of
the People.

It is rare that a pawnshop is a vital
part OF the national life Of a pee c.s
but such is the case In Italy. This Is
true to such IN extent that the gov
prnment is now considering a plan by
which the people may be relieved from
Ehe excessive rates OF interest they are
compelled to pay 10 private brokers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16

Jealous wife OF his bosom to hus-
band who has Just core home IN a
oownpoar OF rain: "lou have de-
osived me- On the isft side You are
Iust as vet as you can be. and on the
right side you are dry as bone. /
know what you've done. You have
escorted some woman home sndar
yerT UMBRELLA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
a Meetlna Of Old FRIENDS.

Somebody told me, the other day.
that Maud Darlington was married
You knew her in school. too, didn't
you?"
"0h. yes: knew her very well
there"
oh, what terror she wasi I'm
sorry for her husband. Whoever
By the way, wonder who the deuce
she married, anyhow"
Me"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
unfulhIIed Expectations.

That man Tithersons reminds me
Of torpedo boat"
How do you make that out?"
Ever since he was a boy at school
people have been predicting great
things for him but hes never done
anything worth mentioning yet"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
No US Worrying.

Sometimes yod win find man who
sayises you that the bottom is going
to urop out OF dairy farming. There
are people who talk this way al all
times and in all seasons. 1t need
cause the thinking dairyman very lit
IL. alarm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16

Never feed more than hogs will
eat freely. Many farmers do not
practice this. but keep q quantity OF
uneaten food lying about the lot ii
all times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
Eduoatsd.
engineering

Father-Has your engineering
course taught you anything?
Son-Has It! You ought to see me
operate a Observation-Disclosures
Punch Rowl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
Mos, suceessful oairYmsn.

The man who has a standard in his
dairy. the man who has set a figure
towards which his cows must ap-
proach in their productive capacity Is
the man who win so farthest in dairy.
tnr