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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28
soME BACKING ON PROMISED REFORMS

The legislature is getting its decks
cleared OF minor matters and is fast
approaching the big problems which
concern the average citizen taxpayer
return to economical government
promised last fall in the campaign.
While the members as whole are COM
mItted to that promise and will, if left
to their own judgment, so act. But il
is hard for the ''ins" to take a chance
at losing their positions by reduction
OF places in state government by con-
solicitation of many departments, with
saving of hundreds of thousands of
dollars. For these and other reasons
every effort to protect the states in
terests by the governor and members
of the Legislature, is determiL eddy op-
posed. Their united cry is, of course,
that such effort is "reactionary, an
effort to build up a political machine, -
snd determined to overthrow progress
sive legislation enacted in the past. -
Let not taxpayers be deceived by such
tactics and loud acclaim. Nor is the
deceptive cry that there is effort on
foot to undermine the university" by
consolidation of the educational agencies
OF the state. worthy of consideration.
No one desires to injure the university,
but there is effort being made on part
of the governor and those in legislative
authority to unite educational activities
to the end for greater economy and eff
ficiency.
Along this line Senator Bennett has
been in accord with an effort to ac-
complish material results, and he drew
the fire in the senate last Thursday
when he said on discussion of a propo-
sitIon to repeal $500, 900 voted by the
legislature of two years ago that failed
to go in the tax levy with a total of
81, 400, 600 of other like appropriations,
that 1.-THE governor will not approve or
sanction these large amounts left over
from previous administration. The
element that boasts of being progress
sive" made the air blue with denoun-
citation of executive interference. +"
But that appears to be just the attitude
of the governor-to keep within the
lines of economy and redeem, if posi-
Bile, the promises he made to the people
last fall before election. 1t will be
well for every taxpayer to keep a keen
eye on the legislature and determine
for himself who the obstructionists are
in regard to legislation sought to lower
expenditures and taxes When a fell
low tells you that Philip wants to go
backward and destroy beneficial func-
tons in useful government, investigate
for yourself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28
Clean Up; Paint Up
Rake Up Your Rubbish and Haul 1t
Away; Beautify Your Premises
and Make Them Sanitary

Be it resolved by the common coun-
Gil of the city of Viroqua that il is
the sense of this body that such steps
be taken 10 clean the streets and
alleys Of said city as may be neces-
sary to make Viroqua clean CITY.
And to that end every property own
er's attention be, and the same here
by IS, called to ordinance No. Is, of
said city, which is as follows:
Section l. Every owner or occu-
pant of any dwelling house, store,
shop, tenement house. or building of
any kind or description, or of any lot
or part of lot in the city of Viro-
qua,fronting on any street or streets,
or abutting on any alley, snail keep
clean the sidewalks and cutters and
the alleys to the center thereof: and
also one-half of the width of the street
in front of such building, lot or part
OF lot, by scraping up and carving
away to such place as the Sire ct Com
missioner shall designate, all the rub
bish, clubs, stones, filth of every kind
found on such sidewalk, street or
alley; and such owners shall also keep
in good repair the sidewalks adjoining
such lot, or part of lot.
In case the owner or occupant of
any lot or building, as aforesaid, shall
neglect or refuse to comply with the
requirements of this section, he shall,
on conviction thereof, be fined a sum
not less than S. nor more than $50
and the costs of prosecution.
Be it further resolved that the
marshall and street commissioner
of said city be and they hereby are
requested and instructed to see that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28

Governor P!.iIipp has applied his scru-
tiny as business man to the binder
Irvine plant at the states prison, ard
the result of an investigation by ac-
countants and experienced men in that
line of endeavor, reveals the fact that
the business is loosely conducted, dem
onstrating deficit of sci, 900 in two
years of operation, including bad &C.
counts of $25, 0o9. Temporarily, the
governor ordered suspension till more
efficient management should be found,
and the plant is again in operation. 1t
was found that machinery to the amount
of SIC, 000 had been contracted, out-of
date second hand equipment, and the
governor stopped payment on the same.
Doubtless there are those who will cry
''reactionary" in this matter of duty
by the head of state government.
don't believe the real friends of good
government will find fault with a SER
want who is exerting himself for the
best interests of the state and her peo-
pie. Those entrusted with authority
in all branches of administration should
aid him in endeavors that are equitable
and lust.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28

said ordinance is strictly enforce d.
Be It further resolved, that May 9th
be, and the same hereby is fixed as a
day TO be known as ''Street Cleaning
Day" and that all property owners
are requested to see that the above
ordinance is complied with on or be-
fore that day.
Permits to dump ashes on city prop
.erty west of hitching ground will be
granted. Dumping of tin and other
bulky and unSightly rubbish will be
permitted only upon the old dumping
grounds. about one mile southwest of
the city, known as old stone quarry.
Be it further resolved that the
property owners be, and hereby are.
ordered to clean their back Yards.
from all filth and rubbish, and the
city health officer and marshal be,
and they hereby are, requested and
instructed to see that all ordinance
relative to health regulatins be strict
lY enforced.
Be it further resolved. that all prop
erty owners be required to bank up
all outhouses sufficiently to make all
vaults fly proof, and to screen all win
dows and openings in outhouses be-
longing to them, and make all doors
to such buildings fly proof.
CATION
All residents g Inc city are re-
questeo not TO throw any tin cans, bot
Ties, ola iron, or anything of like ma
ture, In the streets or cutters.
A. ]. Beat, Mayor
introduced by Aid. f. o. Hofstead.
Attest: Geo. H. Clarke, Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28
TWICE TOLD TESTIMONY
Viroqua People Are Doing All
They Can for Fellow Sufferers

Viroqua testimony has been publish
ed to prove the merit o. Doan's Kidney
Pills to others in Viroqua who suffer
from bad backs and kidney ills. Lest
any sufferer doubt this evidence of mer.
it, we produce confirmed proof-state-
ments from VirOqua people who again
endorse Doan's Kidney Pills-confrm
their former testimony. Here's a Vi
roqua case:
Mrs. Martha Mason, Viroqua, says:
81 suffered from dull, nagging back
aches and sharp pains across my loins.
| had a constant headache and a tired,
languid feeling in the morning. | was
annoyed by dizzy spells and could hard
ly attend to my homework. Ny kid
neys. were weak and the kidney secre-
tons were in bad shape. Doans Kid
ney Pills did me world of good. They
regulated the action of my Kidneys and
relieved the aches and pains in my back.
| was rid Of the headaches and dizzy
spells, too, and that tired feeling left
me. The endorsement | have given
Doan's Kidney Pills before, holds good.
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't simp-
" ask for kidney remedy-get Doan' S
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Mason
had. Foster Milburn Co., Props, Buff
falo, N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28

On Thursday last Senator Bennett
pressed his bill to assist communities
voting no-lieense to more effectually
stop illicit selling of liquor. His plan
provided that the circuit judge, before
whom the violators should be brought,
might pay portion of the fine recov-
cred to the person making the complaint
and furnishing the evidence. Bennett
was defeated Is to Is.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28
K c German Coffee Cake

Sift dry ingredients together, beat the egg,
add milk and butter to the egg to make ono
and one-quarter cups; stir all together with
inverted spoon to a stiff batter. Turn into
biscuit pan and spread even. Brush top
lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle sugar
and ground cinnamon over the top. Bake
in moderate oven.
Dutch Apple Cake or Prune Kuchen can
be made with this same batter by covering
the top with pared and sliced apples, or
cooked prlnes with the pits removed, skin
sides down. Dredge with sugar and CHINA
mon the same as for Coffee Cake.
"The Cooks Book contains go Just such
delicious recipes. You can secure a copy
free by sending the colored certificate packed
in ascent cans of K c Baking Powder to
the Jaques Mfg. Co., Chicago, being sure to
write your name and address plainly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28
Reduction No. 3

On February 1st we made our
third big price reduction in two
years. The three total As per
cent. Yet we retain every costly,
exclusive feature. And we spend
100000 yearly to discover other
betterments. We can and do
give most for the money because
of our matchless output.
You'll find that Goodyears
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28

Fenninore Times: The legislators at
Madison ill up the statute books every
session with laws on fish and game, but
nothing whatever is done for the fisher
man, who has poor luck and many times
after putting in long, weary day of
expectancy and suspense, and not even
getting a nibble, is compelled to go
home with heavy heart and empty
basket. Better have them pass law
compelling fish to bite during the open
season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28

That's why Goodyears hold the
highest place. That's why men
lastyear bought !. 479, 883-about
one Goodyear for everycar in use.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28

The assembly, by vote of SO to IS,
voted down the referendum on woman
suffrage. 1t is but true to say that
there is forceful element in the state
DESTROYS of voting on the question, and
there would appear to be small reason
why that opportunity should be refused.
Even respectable minority has rights
that should be recognized.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28
MONKY To LOAN

On farm property. Funds always on
hand, no delay. Interest reasonable.
| also buy mortgages. Address, or call
onW. ]. Hickisch, 2OS S. 4th street, La
Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28

The Lancaster Herald, one of the
best weekly papers in the state, has
changed hands. A. l.. Sherman, Chi
cago newspa per maker, having pur-
chased the same from 3. j. Lowery.
During his seven years management
Mr.. Lowery has proven himself fine
acquisition to Wisconsin editorial bet
terment 1t is regretted that he retires.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28

Col, Roosevelt names terms upon
which he will return to the republican
fold and bring the tattered remnants
of the progressive party with him, and
the surprising thing about it is his ex-
IRENE modesty, for all he asks is to
name the candidate for president that
he will stand for.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28

At this time it seems quite clear that
the session cannot be brought to close
before the middle of June or first of
July. The big measures will require
the best thought and time, and nothing
is apparently palmer than that deter
mined effort will be made to block all
promised reforms. o. C. NJ.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-28
German Coffee Cake
Made Without Yaast

BY Mrs. Janet Mckenzie Hill, Editor of
the Boston Cooking School Magazine.
There is TO warm bread quite as appro-
pirate for Sunday morning breakfast as
German Coffee Cake, yet it is seldom made
by housewives who do not bake their own
bread. II X c double raise Baking Powder
Is used 1t will be just as good as if raised
with yeast and it will have the further adj
vantage of being fresh and warm. Save
this recipe and try it next Sunday.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-05

$4,000 damages from sanitary board
for loss caused by canal.
Frank M. Boyer, former postal
clerk, sentenced to one year in LeaV-
enworth. Opened mail.
New Domestic Relations night
court to have been established. Post
poned because of illness of Judge
SABBATH.
Appellate court sustained verdict
of $4,000 rendered Bridget Cowan
against DR.. Albert J. Bouffler for NAL
practice
Henry Schmidt, IA, arraigned be-
fore Judge Pinckney for stealing
cigars. Freed on promise to quit
smoking.
Edward TiIden, packer and bank
er, dead at home, 1920 WOOdlawn
av. Throat trouble.
Casper BIomgren, 1850 Lincoln
av., broke several toes Tipping Lin
coin av. street car.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-05
MERELY COMMENT {

the jitney bus.
If it drives the trolley car out of
business Chicago will get Bion ].
Arnold and Walter Fisher off her
back.
Which would be some cause for
thanksgiving.
Hoggishness of the so-caIIed legit
theaters in helping the ticket scalper
rob the public may help the movies.
Nobody has any doubt about the
theaters being in with the scalpers.
Wall Street Journal says jitney bus
is raising Old Harry with street rail-
ways.
Gee, but if the jitney ever springs
leak that lets the water out of street
railway securities thereu be some
flood in Wall street.
Senator Ham Lewis still wants the
federal reserve bank in Chicago given
a congressional once over.
Ham acts like a man who was sur
prised that George Reynolds and Jim
Forgan grabbed control Of that bank
here.
Didn't he know that this pair Of
money lenders run Chicago finances
for Rockefeller and Morgan?
BY the way, what's become of our
old fellow tOwnsman, Trey M. CObe?
Trey cut SOME swath around these
parts for quite a spell, and then beat
it. But why? And whence?
The newspapers are having a dick
ems of a time getting young Marshall
Field III married.
But then that's about the only
chance we have of getting a Marshall
Field ".
It would be really interesting to
know where all the money comes
from that is being dumped into the
city campaign.
Some folks are sure investing
heavily in Chicago politics.
Sure let iitneys run through the
parks.
TbaT'U eyiva FoIke WIN don't NUN
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-05
SOME POLITICS

Mayor Harrison charges that the
big corporations of Chicago are
back of Sweitzer for mayor. At
meeting last night he said:
81 can tell you without violating
any confidence that the big cOrpor-
atoms of Chicago are very much in
favor of Bob Sweitzer. If you could
get into the sanctum of the traction
companies, through the doors Of the
elevated railroad companies, of the
gas. company, of the Commonwealth
Edison company, or any of the other
great corporations that are enTiching
themselves at the expense of the pub
lie, you would find they are plotting
today to put over Bob Sweitzer."
Harrison also intimated that the
big banks were trying to get back
where they can get 5 per cent for
money loaned to the city while pay
ing the city only per cent on city
money.
The English court physician has the
right to pass through armed troops.
King George should appoint 5000
court physicians and start them to-
ward Berlin.
The Washington times., 1915-07-16
WAR DRAWS HEAVILY
ON j. S. MEDICINES
Exports Of Material to Europe
Show Big Increase Since
Struggle Began.

Mute evidence Of the havoc wrought
by shot and shell on the European bat
telefields is given in a statement by
the Department of Commerce today
which shows that exports of medicines,
and medical and surgical appliances
virtually doubled in the first eleven
months Of the war. Exports under this
group aggregated $le.9l6.0 900 in the fiscal
year ending June 30. 1914. This total was
increased to s35,T4,ooo in the fiscal
year which ended June 80. last.
The greatest increase was made In the
classification miscellaneous drugs" OF
which disinfectants form the bulk OF
shipments The value Of such shipments
increased from 5000. 900 IN 1914 to s22.-
800 900 In 1915.
Ordinarily Canada takes most OF the
surgical appliances exported from the
United States" the department state.
ment says. The increased sales ir
1871, however. represent shipments tc
Europe, where. with millions of mer
under arms. casualties amount to thou
sands daily"
The value Of exports OF surgical ap.
pliances increased from 81 $4,000 to 81,
500 900 All classes of shipments in this
group increased except dental goods
which decreased from $3.50. 600 to N.274.-
900, giving evidence that while caring
for wounds of .he men in the trenches
the teeth are being neglected.
The Washington times., 1915-07-16
BRIDGEPORT MEN GET
AN E|GHT:HOUR DAY
Action Of Arms Companies
Greatly Lessons the Posi-
biIities Of General Strike.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, July 16.-Possi-
bilities Of general strike that would
affect machinists all over the country
are considerably less today.
Three arms companies in addition to
the Remington concern today announced
the granting of an eight-hour day. and
1t Is freely predicted that before night
other companies will follow suit. The
fact that labor has the whip hand
through the immensity OF war orders
and the urgent need of speed in filling
them-it was admitted, caused the COM
panies TO quickly capitulate.
p, ArSitration is being susgested by
ly state their belief In the capitulation
Of all the manufacturers If they but
hold on.
Reports that Government mediator
was coming to Bridgeport to attempt
can the Federal agent be found, nor
Is Samuel Gompers present.
Congressman Claude Kitchen, of North
Carolina. is reported to be comforting
ures to avert the threatened strike.
Companies granting the eight-hour
day today were: The Bryant Electric
Company, a branch Of the Westinghouse
interests, employing 1900 men; the Har-
vey- -Hubbell Company. manufacturers OF
steel screws, 1900 men; and the Bullard
Machine Tool Company, largest factory
OF machine tools in the world. 2,5ot
men.
The strike at the giant new plant of
the Remington Arms Company under
construction to make arms for the allies.
as well as. it is supposed, for the United
States Government, may yet cause an
Imminent industrial war which would
paralyze Bridgeport. curtailing the ship
ment Of arms and ammunition and
which threatens to spread to other cities
In the United States, where munitions
of war are being manufactured.
Frank in their declaration that they
were taking advantage &c what they re-
garded as a golden opportunity In the
absolute dependence OF the arms makers
upon them. the machinists. who up TO
this time had taken no part in the
strike. today declared that they would
inaugurate a general strike Monday, not
alone in sympathy with the workers
and millwrights. who struck earlier in
the week. but with a universal demand
from all the Bridgeport plants Of an
eight-hour day and a minimum wage
scale.
Thus the Remington Company and tho
James Stewart Construction Company.
The Washington times., 1915-07-16
HAS ADMITTED
CAMPAIGN IS FAILURE
Meaning Of Admission Of New
Elements to Government
Says Expert.
BY J. w. r. MASON.

The invitation extended by the italian
government to the leaders of the Repub.
lican and Reform Socialist parties tc
ioin the cabinet as ministers without
portfolio. is an admission of the failure
of Italy's military campaign. Under nc
circumstances of normal procedure
would these two extremist parties be
asked to cooperate with a monarchica,
ministry
1t is evident that the dissatisfaction it
making itself felt among Italians over
the unexpected resisting power of the
.Austrians. Hence. the government de.
sires to enlarge the ministry so that
responsibility for any disaster which
the future may have In store shall be
shared by the revolutionary parties
Fear of a revolution which would en-.
danger the monarchy has never been
absent from the minds of certain Italian
statesmen since Italy went into the war
Now, after eight weeks of war, the
Italians have been unable TO advance
beyond the first defenses of the Aus
trians. The situation, in fact, has be-
come so serious that the Roman govern
ment has ceased to issue official reports
of proceedings in the war zones; nc
casualty lists have been published. al
though sources outside Italy estimate
the Italian losses at 10000; while news
paper correspondents are not allowed to
go to the front
Every incident emphasizes the grow
ing seriousness of the Italian situation
The Washington times., 1915-07-16
Sandbags on Baltic
Protect Passengers
Liners Decks Sheltered From Gum
fire of Submarines As She
Leaves With Munitions.

NEW YORK, July 16.-As a protec.
tion against gunzre from submarines
a shelter Of sand filled bags was piled
along the decks of the White Star line
steamship Baltic, which sailed yes
terday for Liverpool with 314 passen-
gers and a full cargo, part Of which
consisted of ammunition and war sup
plies.
Unusual precautions were taken by
steamship officials to protect the Bal
tic prior to her sailing. In addition
to the usual guards, a Gordon of pri-
vate detectives was thrown around
the entire pier and along the bulk
heads. .
While cases OF ammunition, hve by
seven feet, swung from the long arms
of cranes on the pier to the vesseI
hold special agents stoppd anu
opened eyery bit of baggage taken
aboard. Not grip or a trunk es-
capped inspection.
The big casos of ammunition con
tanned ii was estimated. 10000 rounds
Of small-arms cartridges apiece
Other cases, 1t was understood, con-
nlanes ais" were hoisted aboard
When the Baltic pulled out she was
loaded down to "a feet, the deepcs'
draft the law allows.
The White Star line announced ina
1: would exclude the friends OF passen'
other lines have been enforcing this
rule for several weeks. =,
The Baltic carries 3A passengers ..
In the first cabin, 13S in the second anc
American citizens in the first cabin
seven in the second cabin and two II
the steerage.