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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

In the country villages It is the Gus
tom to give a kind of feast five times
in the year for the souls of departed
heads of households. and food and
drink, including wine. are placed on
the graves and afterwards given tc
the poor. 1t is high holiday for the
beggars, and they are not slow to take
advantage of the occasion.
In the country districts there is very
little use for money. as the FARMS, be-
ing small. are utilized for the produc-
ton of food for the winter. and this
consisting as it does. largely of wine
brandy produced from plums, sauer-
kraut. potatoes. onions and the pods
of capsicum, known In Serbia as pap
rika,' there Is little need to sell the
produce in order to buy other com
modities. All these and others are
stored In the cellars. but in the kitch-
ems Of the one-storied houses, which
are the general rule. bacon, hams and
sailed meat are hung up to dry and
to mature.
Although the houses in the country
are not very large, there is still provi
sion made for the guest, who may be
a perfect stranger but who is welcome
20 the hospitality which is a tradition
with Serbians in the same way as it
used to exist in the Scottish High
lands. The Industries OF Serbia are
small, as compared with agriculture.
and this unfortunately is the result of
a settled policy. which until recent
years was enforced by the governing
! classes. When Serbia comes to her
own again after the present war, much
in the national life will be changed:
| the old order of things will have
passed away and the development of
other industries besides those ascot.
ated with agriculture is certain to
take place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
GOOD TIMES AHEAD
Business Circles Confident Of
Prosperity in 1916.
But Unless II Is TO Be Only Tenn
porary Boom There Must Be
Complete Change in country's
Tariff Policy.

When the present Democratic ad-
ADMINISTRATION, now on it's last lap. took
charge Of national affairs the coun-
dition. Under the Dingley tariff in
dustrialism in all its branches was
active; the farmers and the manufac-
turers were doing well. There was a
large available treasury balance
turned over to the new admin istra-
ton; the financial situation was in
tirst-rate condition. Within a period
OF eight months. a period covering
the time from the Inauguration VI me
new tariff to the outbreak of the Eu-
ropean conflict, industrial and bust
ness conditions in this country had
changed vastly for the worse. In
spite of bombastic prophecies from
the new administration about such
wave of prosperity as the country
had never known before" foreign
made goods began to pour into the
country, thousands of American fac
tories were obliged to reduce their
working forces ard hundreds of
plants shut down entirely. When the
war began it was estimated that
more than 100000 Of working peo-
pie who had been drawing regular
pay when the new administration.
with its upset policies, took charge Of
national affairs wers out of work.
The Democratic party. projected
into power by a fluke, promptly
knocked prosperity into a cooked hat.
Along came the war. and tempo
rarily righted the destructive per-
formances of the Wilson Underwood
tariff. The war must come to an end;
all good people are praying that there
may not be another year of 1t. And
when the war ends, what? Business
and financial experts everywhere re-
gard the existing condition of pros
perity as being abnormal. The weekly
comment of one of the trades agencies
has recently declared that: "Foresee-
ing that the end of European hostili-
ties will mean an enormous readjust-
ment in American industrial fields.
corporations already are joining
hands in order to forestall and avert
any great shock" There is a general
belief in high business circles that
1916 will be tremendous year in the
foreign trade and general Industrial
ism of the country-that it will be
the biggest single year in the history
Of the United States. And there is a
strong hope also in business circles,
verging into belief. that through
proper precautionary methods the
war-born prosperity can be held when
the war is ended.
There will, above all things. have
to be shift in our government pol
icy-a shift particularly in our tariff
policy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

cording TO the number of sheep they
possess.
The cheese produced is somewhat
bitter in taste and not unlike eve
milk cheese, which at one time was
produced so largely in the south Of
Scotland.
The national customs Of rural Ser
bia are very quaint. The marriage
ceremonies. for example. are Of the
most elaborate character; the bride is
selected by the parents of the bride
groom. and this is looked upon as be-
ing quite in the natural order of hui
man affairs; but all the ceremonies in
connection with marriage are of the
most elaborate and, for that matter,
costly character.
Christmas ceremonies also are very
elaborate and are reminiscent of Pa
gan rites. One of the customs is TO
cut down a tree in the forest. and in
falling it must lie TO the east. In
every household such a tree is cut
into three portions, and is looked upon
as being sacred and not to be touched.
There much throwing Of wheat.
which has a certain symbolic signifi-
canoe. and the log is then placed on
the fire. while, at the same time. the
inevitable pig is roasted for a feast.
The ceremonies continue during
Christmas day. which is given up to
feasting. mingled with religious ex-
hortations, and only come to an end
when the night is far advanced.
People Are Superstitious.
As a nation the Serbians are ex-
tremely superstitious. and this fea-
ture runs through the whole of their
national customs. whether it is in the
laying out of a house or in the prepa-
ration for death: but the Serbian
farmer does not fear death, as he
usually prepares the boards for his
own coffin and keeps them in readi-
ness in his house
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Republicans Must Be Put Back.

fhere is the chance next year for a
clean sweep; for transfer in full of
the power to do things from the Demo
cratic to the Republican party. The
election of Republican president will
probably mean also the election of Re-
publican majorities in both branches
of congress VIII mean. in short. the
return of the country to those theories
of government under which the vast
industrialism of the United States has
been developed and under the applica.
ton of which prosperity has been the
rule and not the exception. Let US
not delude ourselves about the exist
ing situation; it is abnormal. Let us
prepare for the normal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Lemon pop.

Half cake yeast. two pounds granu-
lated sugar. two ounces ginger root.
eight quarts boiling water. two ounces
cream of tartar, Juice of seven lemons.
Place ginger root (crushed) in pot,
add sugar and boiling water. lemon
juice ah5 cream OF tartar Let stand
until lukewS-m, then add yeast dis
solved in half cuDsCl water; stir Well.
Cover ana let stand eight hours in a
warm room; strain through flannel bag
and bottle. Set bottles in a cool place
and put on ice as required for use.
This is a most refreshing summer
beverage; as thirst quencher nothing
Is superior.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
PUDDINes FOR COLD WEATHER
seasonable Desserts That viii Call
Forth the Appreciation Of Guests
and the Family.

Tapioca Pucding.-Soak oDe cupful
OF pearl tapioca over night in one
quart on water. In the morning pare
and core six tart apples or peaches.
Stew them slightly and lay in a deep
baking dish. Add sugar land lit
tie lemon juice if apples are used) TO
the tapioca and pour 1t over the fruit.
Bake until the tapioca becomes like
jelly and eat either hot or cold with
or without sugar and cream.
Chocolate Pudding.-Heat a quart
Of milk with four level tablespoonful
OF grated chocolate; and three level
tablespoOnfuls of cornstarch dissolved
in little cold milk, a pinch OF salt,
and sweeten to taste. When cooked
thick. flavor with vanilla. and when
sufficiently cool pour into a glass dish.
Serve very cold with whipped cream
piled on top.
Prune Pudding.-One pound stewed
prunes, whites of four eggs. one cup
full OF sugar. Drain the juice from
the prunes. remove the stones aud
chop. Beat the eggs stiff. and the
sugar gradually. then stir in the
chopped prunes. Bake 20 minutes.
Serve cold with whipped cream ia.
vored with vanilla.
Rice Pudding.-Mix four eupfuls OF
milk, one-third cupful rice, one-half
cupful seeded raisins, one-third cup
full sugar and one-half teaspoonful salt.
1t is necessary to stir occasionally to
prevent rice and raisins from settling
to bottom of dish. II raisins are not
used some fiavoring should be added.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

"HE kingdom of Serbia is one
of the smallest in Europe, and
has been very slow in devel-
opment Greater progress.
however, has been made during the
last ten years than for centuries be-
fore. The area OF the country is 3d.
S9l square miles. the population being
over four and a half millions, mostly
protesting the Greek orthodox faith.
The inhabitants are largely devoted to
agricultural pursuits and, as a Conse-
quence, there are very numerous small
farms in existence which belong TO
the farmers. and by the law OF primo
geniture descend from father to son.
Although there are two large towns,
Belgrade and Nish. most of the popu-
lation is rural, and S5 per cent. at
least, are engaged in agriculture;
but it is OF a primitive kind. as may
be witnessed any day on the small
farms referred to where the wooden
plow used in the days of Xenophon
may be seen In daily use.
This primitive state OF agriculture
Is largely due to the absence OF any
organization or systematic agricultur-
al education. Modern methods have
only been introduced in a tentative
way during the last ten years. but
there are no agricultural colleges yet
in existence, although there are a
number of model farms which are sub
sidized by the state. and in which
technical instruction in daiIying. fruit
farming, silk cultivation. wine growing
and similar subjects is given Tobac-
co is produced to some extent. but
is not very much exported. and in
deed tie total exports from the coun-
try are comparatively small. the larg-
est amount being sent to Austria-Hun-
gary.
The principal crop raised is maize.
and very large quantities OF this ce-
real are consumed in the country in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
PoSTSCRIPTs

Queen bees have no sting.
There are nearly 100000 Jews in
the world.
The carcass of a horse yields $50
pounds of meat.
Magnesia Will brilliantly polish and
thoroughly clean ivory.
About 100000 barrels OF salt were
produced in The Unitei States last
year.
An adding machine that can handle
forty columns Of figures has Deen con.
structed.
Including August. tho grand total of
cargo that has passed through the
Panama canal is now more than $780,
600 tons
Toronto has a street-naming com.
mittee which IS raking the city man
with a fine-toothed comb for the pur.
pose of destroying all German street
names. Many such names have been
found and ruthlessly stamped out
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Amerlcan Industrlea Union ed.

Total imports under the Underwood
law increased in 1914 about 10 per
cent, but the increase in many COM
petitive products was 100, 200 and 500
per cent The increase in certain agri-
cultural products went far beyond
these figures. Butter increased 668
per cent. corn 4.65S per cent. and oats
$500 per cent. So it is clear that,
while total imports may not be excess
sive in amount. the increase in special
lines may be of enormous L.oportions
and seriously injure the American i'm
dustry effected, even to killing it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Drill Amenities.

Mayor John Purroy Mitchell said at
q dinner in New York:
The memories of camp life are a
very pleasant thing to any soldier
Even the little vivacities of camp life
seem in the retrospect pleasant
enough.
Thus I often laugh about bank.
er whc was being drilled daily one day
at Plattsburg by a broker-sergeant.
"'What1l you give me- said the
broker-sergeant, an old Yale end. ii
/ take that hump on your hack?'
I'm give YOU the banker an
swered with tart laugh. something
to make your hair grow, sarge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
How Business is Hurt.

Under Democratic tariff imports
of competitive goods increase. the de-
mand for American labor declines,
our purchasing power is reduced. and
our imports. after a year or two OF
a tariff for revenue only. fall below
the normsi imports of protective tariff
years. These competitive imports
produce keen competition for our man.
ufacturers. restrict their market and
decrease their output, and yet the
value OF total imports may not ia.
crease very materially.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Fancy Roast.

Melt one tablespoonful of butter.
add two teaspuonfuls of -four and
when mixed to a. smooth cream add
one cupful OF cream. Season to taste
with salt and pepper. Toast four to
six slices of bread and lay them on a
hot platter. Put 25 oysters In their
shells into the oven and roast till thu
shells open. and take out the oysters,
pour the oyster liquor over the toast.
then place the oysters on the toast,
add the cream mixture and serve at
once,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

Melt four tablespoonfuls of butter.
add o-.e-fourth cupful OF soft. stale
bread crumbs and one cupful of thin
cream. and bring to the boiling point.
Add one box of sardines. two hard.
boiled eggs finely chopped. one-half
teaspoonful of salt and one-eighth tea,
spoonful each Of pepper and paprika.
Again bring to the boiling point. and
serve on finger-shaped pieces =, toast.
Garnish with toast points.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
tomato sous leeIaIan Fashlonl.

Boil together six medium potatoes,
pound of fresh tomatoes. with pepper.
salt and leaf Of bay. Pass all through
the sieve. Fry two or three chopped
onions in some butter and add the
soup 10 them. Boil up again for 20
minutes before serving. If you have
no fresh tomatoes, the timed ones
can be used, removing the skin at the
same time that you add the fried
onions
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

Prot is the center of an important
Serbian industry. Pirot carpets. blue
and red. are TO be found in every Ser
bian home, and have gained fame be-
yond the Balkans. They nearly all
are made in private houses, entirely
by hand. often without even a shuttle,
the workers using no patterns. but ar
tistic instinct producing harmonious
results. The art has been acquired, no
doubt, from the Turks, who learned II
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Sick? Nonsens.I

The ocean liner was rolling like a
chip. but as usual in such instances
one passenger was sggressively, dis
gustingly healthy. Sick. eh?" he re
marked to pale-green person who
was leaning on the rail The pale green
person regarded the healthy one with
all the scorn he could muster. sick
nothingl" he snorted weakly. I'm just
hanging over the front OF the boat 10
see how the captain cranks it,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

There are only II school kiddies
in the town of Oquosoc, Me-, the place
from which Santa Claus gets prac-
tically all Of his Christmas trees, and
they decided that Baby Sayre, Presi-
dent Wilson's first grandchild. ought
to have Christmas tree BETTING the
dignity of a baby who can say to a
president. "Eello. granddaddy." l. L..
Meserve. leading citizen of the town,
who is reputed to be the Christmas
Tree King of America" donated this
fine 12-foot tree and the Riddles have
sent it along to the baby. The picture
shows Mr.. Meserve ready to cut the
tree.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Tongue and Eao salad.

Cut cold tongue In thin slices. then
cut again into pieces about one inch
square; arrange layer of tongue on
fresh lettuce leaves. and on the tongue
place layer of hard boiled eggs sliced
thin; then another layer of tongue. and
cover all with a good mayonnaise.
Decorate the dish with slices OF cold
beets and parsley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Mr.. Perkins Pouition,

Says George w. Perkins: THE
Progressives are not bothering about
what the Republicans or the Demo-
Gratis mar do. We are soing straight
ahead with our plans for 1916" MIR.
Perkins might, however, be expected
to take more interest in what his al-
lies, the Democrats. are doing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Coffee Set.

A beautiful coffee set is made of
yellow china. 1t is placed on a silver
tray, and the small spoons are finished
at the ends of the handles with little
knobs OF black The nickel tray is
also finished with black trlmmir rs. in
enameled wood.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Man on the Farm.

1t is the high privilege of a farmers
congress TO discuss any and every sub
iect under the sun, for nothing can
possibly happen without having some
direct or indirect effect on the man on
the farm.-Omaha Bee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Aunt Flo,s elnnerhrnaa

Half cupful of lard, one cupful mo-
lasses. one-half teaspoonful of ginger.
one-fourth teaspoonful of cloves, one
cupful of sweet milk with one heaping
teaspoonful OF soda. u eupfuls OF
sifted fiour and little salt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
oversuspteIous.

Some men is so suspicious" said
Uncle Eben. dat If fairy was 10
come along an offer to grant EN-
three wishes dey'd have de fairy ar
rested fob bein' a swindler."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Humility Not An

Humility is the part of wisdom and
is u.ost becoming IN men. But let
no one discourage self-reliance; it is.
of all, the greatest quality OF true
guinness. Louis Kossuth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

Little Elsie entered the parlor one
morning and her quick eye discovered
that the slip coverings had been re-
moved from the furniture. Look.
mammal" she exclaimed. Someone
has taken the nighties on the chairs. "
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29
Friendship.

Friendship supplies the place of
everything To those who know how to
make the right use OF il; it makes
yoar prosperity more happy. and it
makes your diversity more easy.-Se-
leCted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

from the Persians, but Prot carpets
have qualities all their own. Colors
and materials are so strong that Il is
almost impossible to wear them out
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

The reason some speakers are not
humorous more frequently is that they
neglect to try to be serious.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

the manufacture OF maize bread and
many other preparations in which
ground maize forms the basis.
The flesh consumed is principally
pork, although mutton, goat and beef
enter to some extent into the daily
dietary, more especially in the towns
Pork. however, in the fresh and in the
cured state. Is used everywhere, and
every farmer. small or large, Is a
grower of pigs, the type preferred be-
ing the Mangalicza breed, which has
the characteristic OF producing deep
layers of fat along the back. which
is cut into long strips, slightly salted
and used in the place of butter So
important is the pork-curing industry
considered in Serbia that the govern
ment subsidies the curing establish
ments and in several ways gives con
cessions to the cursrs of pig meat.
The salt required in the business is
subject to a rebate of so per cent OF
its value. as it is used for industrial
purposes. there being a state monOp-
oily of salt in the country.
Sheep Rank Next to Pigs.
Some OF the customs in connection
with agriculture are very interesting
among them being the universal coop
GRAFTON of the farmers in annually
sending their sheep to the hills. The
sheep industry ranks Eext to that OF
pigs, and wool is produced in consid
cradle quantity. Serbian mutton Is
noted also in eastern countries. and
before the war was much in demand
In Constantinople.
But the principal use of the sheep
is to produce milk. from which a great
variety of cheeses is made. The farm.
ers who are the owners Of the sheep
unite together to employ one or more
shepherds, who take charge of their
fiocks and milk them while they are
OF lie hills. The shepherds are also
rt yJnsible for making the cheese out
OF the milk. and pay themselves for
their trouble by taking certain per
eentage of the produce. the remainder
being divided among the farmers, &C
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

Toronto Street Railwaymen union
has 141 members fighting t the front
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-29

South Afriea's Demand for Films.
South Africa imports 60 600 feet of
moving picture films weekly.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-28
DEPT. or PUBLIC WORKS.
city OF Detroit Mich, Jan. as. 1915
PROPOSALS FOR FUR
MISHINC LIMESTONE
DUST

Sealed proposals. Will be received Al
TIE ofnce or the Department OF Public
Morhs. Detroit Mich, until Thursday
dard time. at which time and place
they will he. opened. Tor furnishing and
delivering 4 o. b. cars freight pre-
PAID a. Shipping pointl at the munioi,
.District yards within the year ending
Jan. ~. 1915, dye thousand $4,000
IONS, more or less OF limestone DUST
paving Iixtare saS IN s lI se City OF De.
troit. Freight on sacks returned 70
be paid by contractor
Sa 70 S az so We @o S's Sample Sa
Of the kind OF limestone dust 10 be fur
AN ii@estoee dust Furnished e ,, be
lie Works OF the City OF Detroit. AND
10 DE according to specifications TOT
sheet asphalt paving adopted by the
be delivered at such times and In such
Quantities as may be required and or
d,ered by the Department Of Public
Each bidder must deposit with the
bid a certified check In. separate en-
veiops In the sum OF ~ 100000. payable
20 the order OF the Department OF PUB
which sum shall be forfeited In case
the bidder fails TO enter into contract
within i've days after the acceptance
subject TO the approval Of the Common
Council The bidder whose tender 10
accepted will be required to furnish
with his contract an approved surety
company bond to the City OF Detroit.
ana state OF Michigan. In the full es-
tlmatsd amount OF contract
The Department OF Public Works
expressly reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals
All proposals to be made In dupli-
ISsa) GEO II. FENKELL.
A-llTl Commissioner.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-28
N0TlCE-STREET OPENING
ASSESSMENT
BOARD or AssEssoRs' OFFICE
Detroit. Jan. rs. 1916.
,tice of Street Opening Asssssn
No. 27t for opening
EDWARD STREET.


from clippsrt avenue to Martin ave-
public street and highway.
Barrusch, Mrs.. Bester, stanisiaus Bosh.
Charles Bissike. Charles J. Brady, II.
Barneskan. r. Brucknsr, M. gaisch,
Christine y. Clippert Anna Goods
poigsr. Carl Domroski. w. r. Dodson,
J, Dysarx A. y. Daniels. G. Downsy.
Conrad Essing, ": FIanz, Peter Fur
man, l. J. Fiek, y. orapentins. Anna
S srsnwiI sro... e r. dimspsnsis x W. 4.
K .'1 J. ofssir. Emil HscSoi6. n Hopp.
T. Huber Carl Honmsn, Min Hsdscks'
w. Haynes. Charles Hunt h. Housh-
ton, Frank JackackL Harrison J. jerks
Augvst ,Kummer Henry kummsr
Joseph Rucharski, ,: Koneski. y
karsdum, Ludwig Keesel. Mary Kew
meek, Tliism Luks charlss LAlper
T Mn Saisr risds iaissr 81 a.
c. Malowski. II. Nalowski. Mary Marx
sy. c. Maciolck, = Monaik. Jul Missan
xs s5 HUors Anna 1ss02 2 nsnc~ Ro: M
Marley. Edith McLachlan, w. Nycr
Julia 0rhankL Pal oleymiak. Andrew
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Eeshia. :; Rlatszek, Anns Roissnov,
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