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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
Herr of War Of 1912

One hundred years ago Capt. David
Porter. one of the naval heroes of the
War Of 1872, was given a great pop
ular ovation by the people of Philadel-
phia. Ten days previously Captain
Porter had reached New York after
a long and hazardous voyage from
Valparaiso, where on March %, he
had commanded the frigate Essex in
her gallant, but unsuccessful fight
against the British ships Phoebe and
Cherub Upon their arrival in New
York, the surviving officers and mem
bers of the crew of the Essex were
given an enthusiastic welcome. From
New York Captain Porter proceeded
to Philadelphia, where another pop
ular ovation awaited him. On his ar
rival in the suburbs of the city the
horses were taken from his carriage
and it was drawn to the hotel by the
populace.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
ECZEMA ITCHED AND BURNED

r. F. D. No. 4. Box 50, Holland.
Mich.-'My child's trouble began by
getting red and sore around her neck,
and her face, behind her ears, under
her arms, and different parts Of her
body were affected. The eczema APP
reared in a rash first IL was wet
and looked as If it was sweaty. 1t
seemed to itch and burn so that she
could not sleep or rest 1t got so bad
at last that behind her ears was one
crust or sore so that had to cut her
hair. There was hard crust cover
ing her. neck. She could not have her
clothes buttoned at all. 1 could hardly
change her clothes. 1t caused an aw-
full disagreement for the time. She
would cry when had to wash her.
I'VE had her treated for some time
but without success. 1 got one cake
Of Cuticura Stap and one box of Cuti'
cura Ointment and l had not used
more than half of what bought when
she was all cured" (Signed) Mrs. G.
C. Riemersma, Mar 81, 1914.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
Makes rrouhIe For RritaIn.

The father of unrest, as Bal Can
gadhar Tilak, a Chitpavan Brahman,
and at one time a member of the
Bombay Legislative council, has been
styled, has lately been released from
prison. In 1908 he was prosecuted on
a charge of seditious Indictment in
connection with articles in the
Kesari, newspaper owned and con-
Quoted by himself. This was just
after the Muzafferpur outrage, when
two English ladies' were killed by the
explosion of bomb. and in the ar
ticles which formed the basis of the
charge assassination by such means
was spoken of with approval. A high
court jury found Tilak guilty and he
was sentenced by Mr.. Justice Davur to
six years transportation. In view Of
his age and health this was COM
muted to simple Imprisonment at Man.
dalay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05

suddenly" he declared. my horse
SHE'D My gun was sluug on my back,
Roth barrels went on I looked around
and there were three dead pheasants
in the road,
Il was this same man who one day
when the conversation turned on cele.
brated travellers. saw chance too
good to be missed Marco Polo S
name ha1 just been mentioned
Marco Polo said the man in q
casual manner. Ticking on the end Of
his cigar "Oh, yes. my old father
WIS his guide, A nice man. He came
from Russia How old was he? Well.
] never saw him myself: It WAS be
fore my time. About forty-tive !
should say. He had a grand horse
he brought with him all the way from
his own country, He gave it 10 my
father. but the poor beast died FROM
grief when the cid man pegged out j"
It would seem that this was just
the sort OF person on whom Marco
Polo, when he travelled in that part OF
the world. actually depended for in,
formation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
Mining for Mammoth.

by taklne tie tusks OF the nam
moth that foarished many years ago
aud utilizing Them in the Manufacture
OF ivory articles for use today the AMI
mails that Inhabited the world in the
GLACIAL period are contributing to the
commarcial demands Of the twentieth
century That is the accomplishment
reported from siberia, where natives
far inland found the tusks and took
them on siedgss to the seaooast The
shipment opened up possible supplies
or ivory not heretofore utilized. It's
FAR cry from the glacial period to
the comfort and convenience of the
present day The world is digging
deep for its supplies when the nam
moth pas IFS share to human com
iort--Cleyelaud Plain DealeE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
PUT IN COMPLETE
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
No Better or Safer Investment
for Average Farmer Than
Plan of Tile Drains.
nv W NJ. KELLY.0

There has been much discussion in
the agricultural press conce ming the
best investments for farr- In my
opinion there is no better d safer in
veatment for the average farmer. than
tile drainage on such parts of the
farm as fail TO produce maximum
crops during wet seasons.
There are many acres of naturally
fertile soil that are not paying the
owner the cost of working. that could
be made the most productive portion
of the farm. if good system Of under
draining were put in.
In many cases the first crop win pay
the entire cost of drainage or course
many farmers are so situated that
they cannot afford to put in the com
plete drainage system az one time.
MY advice TO such men IS to have
their plans made at one time. and do
a little every year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
LIME OF BENEFIT
TO PUDDLED SOILS
Increase in Yield in Single Year
Will Pay for Necessary
Ingredient.
By B. H. HITEs, West Virginia Expert
ment Station.)

tBy B. II. HITES, West Virginia Expert
ment Station)
Nothing in agricultural science or
practise may be mentioned With more
assurance than the beneficial effect OF
lime on easily puddled stiff clay soils.
This is so nearly matter of common
knowledge thai the wonder is that
anyone will worry along with such
soils year after year, and even from
one generation to another, while the
possible increase in yield in a single
year will often pay for the necessary
lime.
The trouble with such soils is due
to the extreme f1neness of the arti-
cles. All the soils are very much
finer than most of the people would
readily believe, and the clay soils are
the finest of all Soils consisting
largely of clay particles are likely to
be too compact Normal movement
of air and water and easy genera
ton of roots are impossible. These
very fine particles. when wet, tend to
stick together; if worked wet they
form plastic mass, which on drying
shrinks and becomes very hard.
If handful OF such soil be worked
into a plastic mass it viii become
very hard when dry; but If the test
be repeated with clays to which a
small quantity of caustic lime has
been added. the mass when dry will
crumble easily between the flyers.
Lime destroys the adhesiveness OF
clays, making them more open, mel
low and easy to work Air, water
and plant roots can get through
them much more easily. They suffer
less from extremes of wet and dry
weather. They respond more gener-
ously TO cultivation and manuring.
For the purpose in question two or
three tons of burnt lime per acre
should be applied The very marked
Improvement so easily accomplished
is noticeable for many years: it is
indeed one of the most enduring ef-
fects of lime
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05

attention In the same strained -
Thank YOU You are very thought
full Oh. please hurrytn
Already her strength and composure
were returning, and by the time they
arrived outside she had abandoned his
supporting arm and was swiftly lead
ing the way down to the landing.
And thus ii was that inside OF a half
hour, Captain Phinney, who had re-
NAMED every second watchful. saw
the pair as they hurried 70 the waiting
launch. Something in their haste
quickened his faculties. and he took
up bis station at the gangway. and
waited
Whsn the launch touched the 40
commodation-steps. where the sailor
held it secure with a boat-hook. the
girl got odt first. and, Tom noted,
without word to Mercer. Holding
tightly to the hand-rail, she came rap
idly up TO the deck.
He heard her utter a little sobbfnR
gasp; then her knees doubled under
her. and he caught her as she fell. He
was filed with sudden binding rage
You damned curl" he roared at
Mercer You'll answer to me for
thisi"
But the limp form in his arms was
not unconscious. only weak.
He's not to blame" she whis-
pered tremulously. "Take me to Jes.
sic Garry me-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
PRIZE FOOD.
PaIatabie, Economical, NourIshIng.

A Nebr. woman has outlined the
prize food in a few words. and that
from personal experience. She
writes:
After our long experience with
Grape-Nuts, cannot say enough in
its favor. We have used this food al
most continually for seven years.
I'VE sometimes tried other adver-
tised breakfast foods but we invariably
returned to Grape-Nuts as the most
palatable, economical and nourishing
Of all.
when 1 quit tea and coffee and
began to use Postum and Grape-Nuts,
was almost q nervous wreck. I was
so irritable l could not sleep nights,
had no interest in life.
After using Grape-Nuts a short
time / began TO improve and all these
ailments have disappeared and now /
am well woman. My two children
have been almost raised on Grape
Nuts, which they eat three times a
day.
They are pictures Of health and
have never had the least symptom Of
stomach trouble, even through the
most severe siege Of whoopfng cough
they could retain Grape-Nuts when all
else failed.
Grape-Nuts food has saved doctor
bills, and has been, therefore. a most
economical food for u.s.
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
vile" In pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above getterF A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and fun of human
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
selatsd Town site.

The famous old town of Cherokee.
Cal. twelve miles from orville in the
foothills, famous throughout the Uni
ted states at one time for having the
largest and biggest gold producing
hydraulic mines in the world is at
last to have a PATENTED town site. a
corps Of surveyors is making sur
vey. laying on, lots in regular form.
So far the people of Cherokee have
had only a "sluatters right How
ever. the government has recognized
this right. ard will grant a patent for
the entire town site, At one time
there were 1000 people living in Cher
o6ee Nov there are only 100.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
RuIes for Estimating Hay.

Hay is often sold in the mow or
stack and then the weight has to be
established. For this purpose 400
cubic feet of hay will vary according
to the quantity of the hay. time of
cutting and amount in the NOV. For
making an estimate multiply together
The length. breadth and height of the
NOW or stack in feet and divide the
product by 400 The quotient will be
the number of tons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
Ger, or els

the kohinur-at Once.
ogy. But the Latter bore no grudge for
Toms involuntary outburst. "She was
phoning somebody" he said and
learned something that knocked her
all OF a heap" He recounted all that
had happened, and wound UP by say
ing:
There's a whole lot more mystery
about this little old boat than ! like.
What do you make of it all. anyway"
Nothing" Tom curtly replied. And
I'm getting pretty tired of it myself
Old Willard doesn't want TO send for
doctor to hook at Calls, The fellow
hasn't come around yet Willard
claims to be something of doctor
himself, and that nothing serious is
the matter. Well, the blame's all his
If the chap dies"
Hope he does" was MERGERS I'M
feeling comment HE handed me an
awful wailop.
Some time after midnight, Molly
came to him in the charthouse with a
message that relieved his disquiet-
Said Molly:
Miss Della wants me to tell you
that she's all right now, and she hopes
she hasn't caused you any anxiety"
GRO BE CONTINUED.)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
MORE THAN He COULD STAND
Man Had Personal Reasons Why He
Did Not Care TO Ioin he Com
pany Of the Eject

1t is only once in long while"
Tom McNeal quotes Abe Peters as say.
ing, that you fnd u plain, homely
man who is really aware OF the way
he looks, / knew one exception. Jed
Perkins. who used TO live down in
southeast Kansas. was certainly the
homeliest human critter | ever laid
my eyes on. and, what was more, Jed
knew 1t. one winter down there Jed
attended a revival meeting and the
preacher aided by the sisters and dea.
ceGe, decided 10 make a combined eff.
fort to bring him into the fold
Think. brother. said the preach.
er of the delight OF meeting your
loved ones In the better land,
Is it your ideee' Jed asked OF the
payson. that II do the right thing l
will show up In the better land a
lookin as natural as life?'
- Certainly. Brother Perkins, said
the preacher.
Wel. said Jed with gloomy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
FELT He HAD BEEN DECEIVED
Why Old Nose Insisted He Had
Distinct Grievance Against
"Marse Tom"

Economy has its -ains as well as
its pleasures" says a Washington
preacher, aif the experience OF an old
darby Of my acquaintance In Virginia
counts for anything.
zone spring. for some reason, OLD
Nose was going around town with a
face of dissatisfaction. When ques-
toned, he poured forth a voluble tale
OF woe in these terms:
"'Marse Tom he come to me last fall
an he say, Nose, dey's gwine to be
hard winter, so yo' be keerful. an
save yo' wages fast an tight
".An' believe Marse Tom, yassuh-
I believe him, an save, an save, an
when de winter come it amt got no
hardship, an dere l was wild all dat
money Jest thrown on my hands!'"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
BOOK III.
CHAPTER v.
Della Goes Ashore.

The boat was quickly guided by
MERGERS shouts to the point where the
two men had drifted downstream.
With one arm hooked over a life-buoy,
he was sustaining with the other hand
the limp form of John Calls, who ap.
peared to be unconscious. A minute
or two later both bedraggled figures
We're upon deck
The first officer. finding that his cap
tain was obdurate "a the matter Of
"jnst one Jolt" to drive out the chill
that had entered into bis ,isels, spat
out an oath and reminded ToG, that he
might lave swum ashore instead OF
wasting his energies upon a surly beg,
gar like Calls
4 take II for granted, was the
sharp retort, that you have more
sense OF your duty than to do such a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
DIV y. r. CHApTN1

fBy l.. +. CHAPIN.)
Use the hoe more; the hose less. A
Dust mulch is better aid in dry wealth
er than the artificial shower.
II you must use watering can,
do it with a will Give enough water
that the moisture will penetrate to
the roots instead Of coaxing them to
the surface, there to be the more sus-
ceptible to protracted drought.
Before the cucumber vines entirely
cover the ground, dig a deep hole be-
tween each four hills and dump into it
pailful of poultry droppings. Then
when vines not thus treated dwindle
for lack of food, these will find the
nourishment needed and will continue
to bear large, well formed n lit in
stead nf the defective sort too often
attributed to the effect of hot weather
Gather the cucrmbers every other
day. and do net let more than two or
three go to seed. The exertion of ma
turing a ripe fruit is sufficient to form
many green ones. Even If some of
them do escape your eye until too
large for picking, use them for sweet
pickles. or better still, give them to
the hogs
1t is cheaper to buy seed peas than
to waste the exertion of your vines
In trying to mature them. Keep them
picked as soon as large enough for
the table and the usefulness of the
vines will be prolonged.
Turnips sown once in two weeks
during the summer win furnish the
vegetable in the best condition for ia
BILE use during the entire summer
II the cabbages grow so fast that
they are inclined to burst, tip the
heads over far enough to sever a por-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
For Tired Nerves.

Plenty of sleep and plenty of fresh
air will do all the necessary doctoring
for the tired nerves. Old Mother Me-
ture is very kind to her children I'M
less they fly in her face. For disobe-
dience to her she metes out severe
punishment, but to her obedient
daughters she is the best of nurses.
And sleep and oxygen will freshen up
and rejuvenate the tired body.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
Developing the Calf.

Who can tell By hooking at a wabbly
little calf a few hours old If it viii
develop into a COW worth $50. $500 or
IS, 000g They all look alike. Let US
then take good care of this calf. de-
velop it right, and then # it does not
bring the $500 or more it viii not be
our fault.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05

sigh, II that's the case. believe /
would rather De lost. OF course. if I'm
among a los of coats it won't make
SO much difference. but if have to
try to work my way into good society
IN the New Jerusalem wesrin' this
race OF mine. and havin' to wear it al
ways, it vii Rec a leetle more than 1
kin stand Kansas City Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05

udng-or 20 stand here rag chewing
with your superior. either What's
the matter with the fellow He hasn't
had time 10 drown"
Mercer cast scowling look at
the limp form outstretched upon the
deck.
4 don't know" he replied. unless
~ struck his head upon something
floating In the water--a plank. likely
He's bleeding like stuck pig. hope
20 he'll he broke his neck!'
After the expression of this kindly
sentiment in behalf Of the injured
man. MIR. Mercer hastoned away after
dry change. and Calls was carried to
his berth. where an ugly scalp wound
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
His Troubles.

Church-The day he took wife his
friends gave him an automobile.
Gotham-Well, you know troubles
never come singly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
MAKING Better Butter.

Much farm butter sells at low price.
not because it is in itself bad but be-
cause it is made to suit the maker and
not the buyer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
wranuIno su,ter.

Every print OF butter should be neat
" wrapped n psrafine paper on which
the name of the TsrIn has been plainly
printed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
supply Of Nltrocen.

II is rarely possible 70 keep up the
supply OF nitrogen from the humus de-
lived from nenleguminous plants
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05
Fees for the Lambs.

The lambs should be put on good
pasture and given grain in n wide
trough
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05

It is to be regretted that none Of
US can borrow money on our obituary
records.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-05

France has more than 4,l5o.0oO WON
en- workers.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-06-17

NOTHING could get forth more clear
" ly the fashion in figures than the
coat of tafPeta which is shown in the
picture. The fiat chest, low bust. alb
sence of waist line, and loose hang
of the coat are all items to reckon
with In choosing apparel to meet the
latest whims of those who create
styles. And the approval Of those
who make styles into fashions, by
adopting and wearing them, Is al
ready set upon these features.
The figure, as managed IN the new
modes, is straight up and down, or
appears so, with curves only those
provided by drapery and placed to
suit the modiste. But in spite of this
arbitrary draping and loose adjust
ment to the figure there Is no lack
of elegance in the fashionable ap-
parel of today. One may embody
these style features in a garment like
the little coat shown here in a man.
ner that is attractive and becoming
to the wearer.
Light taffeta coats promise well for
midsummer wear. The airiest Of
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-06-17

gowns is not crushed by them, th1y
are easily slipped Oh or on, and they
are cool and crisp looking. Like linen
they are prone 10 become wrinkl2d
and must be occasionally dampen I'd
and pressed with warm iron. 1t is
said the most satisfactory way to
dampen a taffeta garment is to hang
it near an open window or door OBJ
rainy day and allow 1t to pick up
moisture from the air It should be
pressed under a thin clean cloth.
The three views given Of the dsat
pictured here show clearly the cut
lines OF the garment and may be
taken as criterion In the matteI Of
shaping the popular summer coats Of
taffeta,
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-06-17

warmth are matters for the individual
to settle.
The coat is double-b breasted. fas.
tened with bone buttons. 1t reaches
from the neck to the floor. escaping
by only on inch. The plainness OF the
coat is relieved by a short scarf of
figured silk, which is an accessory
and not a part Of the coat.
The bonnet, Of crepe, fastened with
a buckle Of chiffon, is draped with a
very long veil of washable chiffon.
which falls nearly to the bottom Of the
coat 1t is finished with a narrow
hem at each end, with the selvage
edges left unhemmed at the sides.
Such an outfit promises the greatest
degree OF comfort and neat appear
ance for the longest journey. 1t is
refreshingly simple and pleasing to
the eye.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-06-17

NOW that the season lures everyone
~ to the outofdoors those fortunate
ones with cars and time at their dis
posal think Of touring the country
over. And the young mans fancy
lightly turns to thoughts Of crossing a
continent or so. accompanied by his
enthusiastic women relatives. For
no journey is too long for those who
love the open country.
For long tour, or a short one, the
plain ample coat shown here may be
accepted as the best effort Of a Paris
house OF unquestioned authority. 1t
could not be palmer in finish and is
cut with view to the comfort of the
wearer and elegance of line.
There are many fabrics suited to a
coat of this character. Water-proufed
worsteds, pongees, siciians and chev-
lots are available. The weight and