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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22
NORWAY.

A Norwegian named Amundsen. who
had been an agent for the British and
Foreign Bible society for fifteen years
and was residing at Human. China. had
very unpleasant experience. AS a
Norwegian he was in the habit OF
hosting the Norwegian flag IN his gar.
den. But the British consul had pro
hibited him from doing this unless
permitted TO do so by the consul On
one occasion he failed TO ask for the
required permission. and the consul
sent an official order to have the flag
taken down For the sake of domestic
peace MIR. Amundsen pulled down his
flag. The consul reported the matter
to the local office of the Bible society,
where it was promised that the matter
would be placed before the executive
committee in London. AT the same
time Mr.. Amundsen was accused of
trading with the enemy" This. Mr..
Amundsen explains. referred to an act
of charity on his part. which consist
ed in furnishing little food to sick
German woman All a newborn babe.
Scarcely had MIR Amundsen offered
this explanation when he was ordered
to give up his position. which he OF
course did.
On the Reconnaissance farm in By
marken there is a group of very old
people. Rasmus is past ninety: his
vile. Randi, is eighty: and his two
sisters, Else and Ellen. are eighty-seven
and eighty-five, respectively. The com
bined age of the four is three hun
bred and forty-two years. Rasmus has
lived in this place since he was four
years old. His two sisters, who are
single, have always lived there. The
Klemmetsaunet farm is located about
two miles from Trolla, a suburb of
Trondhiem. 1t is shut of from the out
er world by high bluffs. and Rasmus
was compelled to turn to the sea, on
which he has fought many a fierce
battle. Now he has quit the sea. His
hearing is poor. but he can see we'll,
and is still chopping wood and doing
other light work. His wife. Randi.
is more vigorous. Else has been blind
for 20 years. and Ellen is weak. and
her mind erratic.
The number of contracts between
employers and employees expiring in
1916 is 467, and the number of en-
ployees involved is about $4,000 Eff
forts are now being made to renew
the old contracts or agree on new
ones. A proposition to raise the wagee
last August was turned down by the
employers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

Thinks pretty well of himself, hey?"
That's whatever. Why. that dub
thinks that the footprints he left on
the beach last season will be there
next summer Louisville Courier
Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.

II a woman is good looking she
can easily fool a man without brains.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22
Back to Life.

did you call me little while ago?"
asked the wife Of her husband over
the phone twenty minutes after the
telephone had rang at home.
mo, didn't call you"
We'll. was dyeing and couldn't an
swer the phone then she said.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

Our neighbor is sadly in need of q
wife.
How do you KNOW
Il saw him sowing bachelors but
tons in his garden"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

DIR, Pierce's pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22
Heard in an Office.

what 70 JONES spIutterlnB ABOUT
now?"
oh, whenever he gets INTO hot wa
ter he boils over"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

And lots of singers would never get
a hearing If they were not members
of volunteer church choir
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

A coal vein has been struck at
depth OF so feet at Sjobo. Skano. The
authorities are in hopes that II will
pay to mine the coal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

Madison.--If you should see lone
fly in your house these chilly
December days swat him. Don't rest
easily under the assumption that be.
cause the summer is over flies are no
longer to be guarded against. is the
advice of the state health board.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

But r man must orget his failures
before he can hope to succeed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

Marinette. - Cleophas La Valley
aged eighty-two. Baton Rouge. La
is a guest of his brother. Joseph
La Valley of Peshtigo. This is the
first time in fifty-five years the broth
ers have net They fought in the
Civil war, Joseph unfolding the
North and the older brother lighting
for the lost cause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22
STATE NEWS BRIEFS

Madison.-Julius Schin1ming and AL
bert Thompson. farmers. were killed
when the automobile which Schim
ming was driving plunged into ditch
near Token creek.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

Milwaukee. - David NJ. Keeland
whose fortune is estimated at $4,000.
600. dropped dead at Phillips. when ne
arrived there for inspection OF lumber
interests in that vicinity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

The fat woman probably doesn't con-
slider life a dreary waist
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

Stockholm, the steamer which tho
Swedish-American steamship line has
just bought. left Gothenburg Decem.
Der IL for its first trip to America.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

The Stockholm chamber of com
merce has recommended the estab-
hshment of a Swedish-Russian COM
mercial institute.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

A diver named Lindvall found a
chunk of copper weighing over ton
in Kopparyik, near Aspeboda. Dalarne.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

All licenses. both for automobiles,
motorcycles and dealers expire on De-
cember 81 at midnight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

AT the close Of the year 1912 tbere
were 2.O63 registered sick aid unions
in Sweden. and their total member.
ship was G37 .049.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

At the Torsang boom, Dalarne, the
number of logs disposed of during
the past season was 12,6S4.947, which
broke all former records.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

At the close of the year 1918 there
were $685. schools Tor small children,
594 Of them being tinerating; 2.547
small public schools. sos of which
were itiner,tting. and 6.345 grade
schools. of which IFS are itinerating.
There were 1850 extension schools.
The number of teachers was 2l.133. of
whom 6,Ols. or 28h per cent. were
men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-12-22

Herr e. Kjellberg of Karlskoga has
promised that in case Bishop Billing
and two other well-known bishops will
appoint few more men and organize
themselves into a society to be known
as For Sweden and the Christian
Faith" Herr Kjellberg will donate s27,-
900 to such society as the beginning
of large permanent fund The aim
of the society shall be to advance the
cause of the Christian faith and patri-
otism. The bishops have accepted
the offer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-05-14

rT1HE morning brought John
Dorr. Ruth Gallon and ThoIn
le=Szs7Sl as Kane together to discuss
lAszsSe the problems before them.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-05-14

the return of Ruth and the cook, who
recounted their adventures.
"I'll get Wilkerson." John DOrr said
quietly when they had finished. Mean
while we must get ahead with our tx
ing up of the affairs of the Master
Key mine"
Wilkerson's last failure had driven
him furious He did not know what
to do. and he especially dreaded re
turning to Jean Darnell with the news
he walked the streets for long time,
lunched in a cheap house and then
way he bought an evening paper and
read of brakes arrest With scowling
brOws he perused this minutely until
he was sure that his tool had not be
trayed him so far. But he knew that
minutes were precious. He must get
into communication with the young
man and assure his silence, He could
not do this without Mrs Darnell's
help.
As he expected. she flew into a tow
ering rage. but her keen mind saw
that Drake must be pncified. and she
managed to control herself at last
She read the account carefully and
then looked through the rest of the
paper for some item about John Dorr
Her eye lit upon an advertisement,
which she read twice before speaking;
then she pointed it out to WilkersOn.
He. too, read 1t:
| FOUND. Deeds to certain mining prop.
erty On proof of ownership same will
be returned Reward expected C..
20l Hill street
"They must be the papers," he ac-
knowledged "Pell probably threw
them away for fear OF their being used
as evidence against him. and some one
picked them Cp.'
This time shall see to the matter"
Jean said sharply Whether they are
the papers or not. we must be sure"
"Other people will see that ad.." he
suggested
"AlI the more reason for. hurry" she
snapped Then she called her maid
"EsteIle" she said. Il want you to
dress for the street and go on an er
rand for me- 1t is very important
and you must hurry
Yes. madame"
"And If you show good Judgment
yen shAn't he sorry You know how
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-05-14

Miss Gallon dresses and acts want
you to impersonate her for little
while"
"Rut, madame"-
There Is no danger at ALL" Mrs. Oar
nell went on. "All sou have to do is
to go to this address and get those pa
pers."
The maid looked at the advertise
ment and finally consented to go to
the Hill street address and see If they
cover them In a few moments she
had departed on her errand. and vii
kersOn and Jean once more resigned
themselves to waiting
Estelle tripped along the street to a
car line and took the first car that
came along, which, the conductor in
formed her. crossed the street she
sought
and found herself In neighbOrhOOd
inhabited by very poor people She
looked with disgust at the tumbledOwn
shanties and dirty shacks that Uttered
the rubbish heaped yards Two blocks
up from the car line she found her
number. a house slightly better kept
than most But she noticed In the
yard an uptilted ash mans cart In the
rear was rickety stable. She entered
the gate and rang the bell
very large. III dressed Italian wo-
man opened the door. letting out a
tremendous Odor of garlic and cheese
She surveyed her caller with suspicion
and then beamed
"Oh. you come looka de papesP" she
demanded.
EStelle merely showed a copy of the
advertisement.
"Yes, my husband he put that in de
pape," the woman said. losing her
smile.
For some moments Estelle tried to
get a glimpse OF the documents The
Italian himself came on the scene and
demanded full description When
Estelle said that they had been lost
from the Manx hotel he nodded and
explained that he had been removing
the ashes therefrOm when his eye had
been caught by the folded papers. but
ne still insisted on an accurate de.
scription. which the maid could moi
give. At last she said quietly. THE
papers are Of no value to you. and |
am authorized to pay good reward
for them"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-05-14

The result was that things went to
the bad. and the boys they come to
me and want to know how long They've
got to lay of.
81 suppose Sc mean how long before
u pay day. | says to 'em. So far as
] know nobody has laid you Off
They agreed with me- tut said they
couldn't feed their folks without mon
ey, and II they got no money tor II
why work.
They haven't been paid. Them"
mo. And WilkersOn cut of all cred
It at the store guess got In had
with Tubbs when | divided up a lot
NJ 6our and spuds that was in the
,rnk shanty among the worst OF ones
Ih"re was some ugly talk. and before
! oud kind of settle the boys minds
The, treated Bill pretty roughly. So /
just tnG myself that ! would come TO
San fran -" and explain things bow
WilkerSun deserted the camp and the
mine wn~ ct">rd down and your people
we're StarviH"
'-Oh- mnurm4l Ruth. aghast at the
hluat story And seem TO have been
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-05-14
CHAPTER XVI.
Too Latel

Too Latel
fT1OGETHER John and Everett
went outside. and from the
IETSSfSs starter they learned that
- car had driven up. that the
chauffeur had delivered a note and that
later Ruth Gallon had come down and
been driven off. There was an old
gentleman with her. Mr. Kane. ] be
Ileve." the starter added
John heaved a sigh OF relief AT
any rate. Tom will see that she doesn't
come TO HARM" he said
After a few more questions. which
showed them the futilIty of trying to
find Ruth. they re-entered the hotel
and settled down to a discussion Of
business. They were interrupted by
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-05-14

unfortunate all around, but know
that John will fix things"
Tom Kane fixed his honest old eyes
on the girl and shook his head. Il
don't want to discourage you, Ruthie."
he said quietly, but until that man
Wilkerson is out of the mine for good
you can't do more than patch matters
up temporarily"
Meanwhile Wilkerson and Jean Oar
nell were anxiously awaiting news
from Henry Pell. II was getting along
in the forenoon, and the woman In
sisted that If be had succeeded in get
ting the papers he should have been on
the ground long before. Her cOmpan-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-05-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

- List of advertised letters at the
caldwell .postoiiice for the week end
ing, May ii. 1915. Due lc each:
>. I, Boone. Mrs. Charlie Carrvin, O.
=. Coatc, Lawrence Elliott Matt
Garrett, Mrs. p. Harmon, Mr.. Huett,
Perry links, James w. Lynch. w. r.
Millen, Mrs. Ella Robertson, II. c..
Rogers.-James c. Ford p. M.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-05-14

The minimum wage law of Utah
permits the employment of girls and
minors for as little as Is and 90 cents
per day. SN"'s
New Britain herald., 1915-10-26

committee consisting of Charles Mueller, chairman; w. w. Leland, Clarance Palmer, E. O. Kilbourne and M. H. Camp, was appointed, and has been Investigating the matter.
 New American Movement.
 "A committee consisting of Carl Ebbeson, chairman; M. c. Levitt and F. S. Troup, was appointed to study the question of the best means of con- ducting a so-called New American work among our foreign born popu- lation. The purpose of this work is to make citizens of our foreign born population, and assist in educating them to our American ways and insti- tutions.
 Juvenile Organizations.
 "A committee consisting of E. H. Prior, l.. P. Shade, w. c. French, Miss E. Zanzinger, Elsie Osborn, Marion Sheldon, B. F. Gaffney, M ID. Sake, A. F. Corbin, M. c. Levitt, Rev. l.. Bojnowski, F. G. Russell, Mrs. G. Coholan, Miss Ella FalIon and Mrs. G. w. Traut, has been appointed to study into the question of the work of juvenile organizations. Informa- tion is now being gathered to de- termine the work being done by the organizations in the city. Informa- tion is also being gathered in regard to the work being done in other cities. It is expected that a report will be rendered covering this entire question in the near future.
 Pageant Committee.
 "A committee consisting of W. c. Hungerford, F.. H. Prior. Miss K. Fallon, Mrs. G. S. Talcott. Miss Ber tha Sheldon, Rev. G. w. C. Hill and Philip Corbin has been appointed to consider the advisability of conduct ing a pageant in New Britain either on July 4, 1916, or at some later date. This committee will take up active consideration of this question shortly.
 Forms Of City Government.
 The directors of the Chamber of Commerce have delegated to the civic bureau the matter of taking up the study of government efficiency, and the various forms of city char ters in operation today, with view to determining whether New Britain's form of government can be improved upon. As this matter came to the civic bureau practically at the close of the year. 1t was felt wise to defer the appointment of a committee until the new board of directors has been elected.
 ''1n closing, I wish to say. that I believe the civic bureau has passed through it's most difficult period. The Chamber of Commerce with it's bu- reaus was a new and untried insti- tuition in New Britain less than A year ago, and looked upon at differ ent angles by different people. Some felt that all unsatisfactory conditions. even though they were the result of years of growth, would be eliminated quickly: others felt that nothing could be accomplished. while stiII others were somewhat hostile because they were uncertain in regard to the policies which would be adop,od | These various feelings are ersduaIi,. 1 shaping themselves to the point where
New Britain herald., 1915-10-26

with the machinery and equipment to serve the mercantile interests of New Britain as they should be served. l am confident that the future will see the support of this movement grad ually strengthen, and the bureau be- come a most valuable institution for the promotion of good business and business relations. very large ma jority of those who have been asked to serve on committees have done so willingly, and it is a pleasure to have worked with them. I wish to record my personal appreciation of the cor dial co-operation shown me by your chairman, board of directors, mem bers of committees and members Of the bureau.
 Respectfully submitted,
 "A. H. ANDREWS,
 Secretary."..
New Britain herald., 1915-10-26
Civic Bureau Report

The report of the civic bureau, was in part:
 ITO the Officers and Members of the
 Civic Bureau, New Britain
 Chamber of Commerce:
 'In submitting my annual report, I will attempt to cover briefly the work which the civic bureau has done dur ing its first year, and what it is now attempting:-
 ''The civic bureau was organized on November 21, and the board of di- rectors elected. The directors or- ganized on December 15, with the | following officers: Chairman, $. H, Holmes; vice chairman, A. Buol, and secretary, A. H. Andrews. Follow ] ing this meeting, the active work of the bureau was begun and I will at | tempt to briefly outline the progress made during the ten months to date by naming the committees appointed and giving the results of their work.
 Street Railway Extensions.
 "A committee consisting of H. l. Platt, w. L. Hatch, Rev. l.. Bojnowski, J. J. Watson, E. H. Prior and M. H. Camp, was appointed to investigate need of extensions to our present troll ley lines. They reported that the pro- posed extension to the North End was badly needed, and upon their recom- mendation, the Chamber co-operated with Mayor Quigley and other city officials and citizens who were work ing for this extension. Officials of the Connecticut company were inc terviewed by officials of the Chamber, and a written agreement was given the Chamber that the line would be built this year. The line is now under construction and will, without doubt be in operation before January 1. This committee has to be able to re- port definitely before this annual meeting in regard to the proposed ex- tensions of Smalley street, and in the section of the city near Stanley and East Ellis streets, but delay in se- curing certain information has made it impossible. A definite report and recommendation will be forthcoming within short time.
 Clean Up Campaign.
 ''The Mayor and other city officials were interviewed in the matter of con ducting a clean up campaign, and upon the issuing of a proclama atior by the mayor a committee consist
New Britain herald., 1915-10-26

Great Bargains in Wagons for Ond Week Only, from Oct. 25 to 30. sii new Wagons as follows, no two aIika \ will be sold at a great sacrifice, namelJ one-third off. One heavy Busanenj Wagon, my own build. front wheeA run under capacity from IS hundred to ton, regular price S150. now ons
 third off. Sf0O. One New Busines3 Wagon with side wings, front wheelj run under capacity IS hundred, mJ own build; price s12O. One-third oni $50. One New Wagon. front wheel run under. capacity 1900. price SIN one-third of, SIS. One Light Dei1verA Wagon front wheels run under. capal city s to 10 hundred. price SIS. onel third off, $50. One Village or Market Wagon with two seats. my own build $S5, one-third off. S57. One Village ol Market Wagon, my own build. wit] one seat. s75. one-third or. s5d| JAMES VILE, PA Arch Street, Ney, Britain, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-26

recommended that the Cleveland plan be adopted as far as it was applica ble to New Britain conditions. A perma- nent committee of ten, consisting of E. w. Pelton, chairman; F. G. Platt, w. c. Hungerford, G. P. Hart, F. C.. Vibberts, F. G. Russell, L. P. Slade, P. B. Stanley, Mrs. G. w. Corbin and Mrs. J. A. Traut has, therefore, been appointed by the chamber to repre- sent 1t in the proposed federation and active work to the end of completing the federation is now progressing.
 Historical Society.
 "A committee consisting of Mrs. I. D.. Russell, A. J. Sloper Judge B. F. Gaffney, Miss A G Rockwell, Miss Many Campbell, B. B. Bassette and F.. H. Johnston, have been appointed for the purpose of forming a New Britain Historical Society of Museum.
 Legislative Matters.
 "A committee consisting of C. J. White, chairman; w. c. Hungerford and M. D. Sake was appointed, and at the request of the directors of the bureau assisted in securing favorable action of the general assembly on the home rule bill, the New Britain char ter revision bill and the bill to secure additional facilities for the state hos pltal for the feeble minded. This com mlttee also assisted in defeating the proposed bill to charge tuition to stu dents of high schools.
 Original Research.
 | "At the request of the directors of the Chamber, committee consisting of Miss Ella Fallon, Miss Clara D. Frost and Carl S. Neumann, was ap. | pointed to conduct series of orig inal research contests among the pu | pills of the seventh and eighth grades | and the High school. Four contests have been arranged as follows: Map contest, history contest, photographic 1 contest, chronological record contest. The time for these contests to close is November IS, and prizes will be 1 awarded on Burritt Day, December s. Public Morgue.
 The necessity of the city providing a public morgue was brought to the attention of the directors, and Dr. T. E. Reeks was appointed to take up the matter with the board of public saftey. It was thought that possibly i a morgue could be provided in connec- tion with the central police station but the board of public safety thought there was not sufficient room avail able This is a utility which the city will be required to provide sooner or later, and it is hoped that some suit able space will be available soon in some public building.
 OccupationaI Survey.
 "The work of taking the Occupa tional and industrial survey in the in terest of industrial education, was au- thorized by the directors and the work Of collecting and compiling the infor- nation has progressed and will, it is believed be completed at an early date.
 Child Labor Laws.
 "A committee consisting of Carl $ Neunann chairman. and Carl Ebbeser was appointed to consider proposed /. changes in the laws affecting chilc