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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

In 1912 1t was the Democratic con-
tention that tariff reduction would
bring down the cost of living.
The Democratic congress reduced
the tariff. and extended the free list.
but for the campaign Of 1916 the DEM
ocratic party does not point with
pride" TO reduction Of the cost Of liv-
ing. There is no such thing. There
fore discreet silence is maintained.
In 1912, free sugar was Ia save the
housewife two cents on every pound
she purchased The tariff on sugar
was cut ~ per cent. and it was 10 be
entirely removed on May /. 1916. The
price did NOT bulge before the war
broke ont then It rose. Clothing was
TO be much cheaper, or much better
for the same price; but it isn't. Shoes
were To be cheaper, but they are dear
er. Great imports of beef from Ar.
genrina We're 10 bring down the price
OF that commodity. but beef has stead-
lily risen. These are examples that
indicate the rule.
And, besides, heavy internal taxes
are imposed because the low tariff i.
producing greatly deficient revenue
Albany Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
Inconsistencies. of Wilson.

Yet 1t appears that President Wilson
Is willing 10 forget" Carrizal and the
men who fought there against such
desperate and overwhelming Odds To
him il was only an Incident" but the
sacrifice made by those who fell upon
the thirsty sands of that cruel desert
was as splendid heroism as any ever
recorded in the pages of history.
Balaklava Is no more precious heritage
of devotion TO duty than Carrizal. Yet
President Wilson, hurrying away to
make a political speech in New York,
has no word of sympathy, of admlra-
ton or Of gratitude. He merely
classes the desert drama of the glori-
Gus Tenth cavalry as an incident
with the now forgotten Parral clash"
And the president Is sending thou
sands of boys and young men &c Mex
leo from whom he expects an equal
measure of devotion. Is his attitude
aspiring? Does it breed confidence or
kindie the fires of patriotism? When
these noble boys die in the agony OF
war will their deeds be mere Incl
dents that are 20 be officially for.
gotteu?-kansas City Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
IT WAS TO LAUGH
Wilson's Appeal to Party in Ma
ture of a Joke.
Leader Has Made Spiinters of Pianks
of Platform on Which He Was
Elected, Although Admittedly
a Minority President.

If the Democratic senators to whom
President Wilson appealed to pass a
child labor law because the Democrat
ic platform of 1912 pledged the party
To it succeeded in restraining their
mirth as he elaborated his argument,
they possess a power Of discrimination
magnificent in its development
Mr.. Wilson threw the Baltimore
platform overheard in the Panama
tolls controversy, and he sank 1t to
the depths of the political ocean when
he accepted the nomination Of the st.
Louis convention for a second term.
Uuhampered by its promises and priv
ileges he is pushing through congress
a protective tariff bin that he hopes
to see enacted by lawmakers who
were elected to office 10 uphold the
Fundamental. principles OF the Demo-
cratic party which proc'aims that
THE federal government under the
Constitution has no right or power to
impose or collect tariff duties except
for the purpose of revenue
Democrats, through long practice,
have acquired a remarkable capacity
for maintaining a solemn demearHr In
the face Of ludierous exploits by their
leaders. YET II must nave strained
the facial muscles - even the most
hardened OF Inc senators when Wood
row Wilson sought their support In
behalf Of the party platform which he
has violated in its most important de-
tails
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
EMPIRE STATE REPUBLICAN
If Gambling Favor Is Indication the
Voters of New York viii De-
eide for Hughes.

Republican members Of congress and
leading Republican politicians # New
York are figuring that the Empire
state will give a substantial plurality
for the Republican nominees, state
and national SO far from receding
in favor of the Democrats, the betting
odds have grown In favor of Hughes,
according to James A. Smith, promi-
nent Republican of Manhattan.
Just day or two ago I was wit
ness of an offer made by Republican
member of congress to bet 5000 to
$500 that Hughes will carry New
York state" said Mr.. Smith. 1.-TWO
members were discussing the cam
paign. and the Reraoii5Gu member
from New York expressed the opinion
that Hughes would carry New York
and would be elected. The Democrat
wanted to know how much he thought
that way, whereupon the Republican
replied that he had $1,000 to bet
against $500 that New York will 90
for Hughes. or that Hughes will win
in the election. The Democratic MEM
Der, might say, did not take the
bet
This illustrates the feeling among
New York Republicans. There is
plenty Of Hughes money, but very lit
tie Wilson money to be seem
The fact that Colonel Roosevelt has
assured his support to the Republican
nominee is In itself an indication of
Just what the voters of the great COM
mouwealth are apt to do; and in this
case the odds are offered by the lead
Ing bettors rs against a Democratic
success in New York state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

Mr. Hughes ideals of the character
of public service are not surprising.
His career has proved that he does not
hold them highly or keep them only
for display in Fourth of July speeches.
They are the rules by which his own
official life was guided 1t was his
courage, his sanity and his disinter-
ested public service which caused mil
lions TO turn confidently to him and
ask him to lay aside the achieved hon
ors coveted by his profession and take
up new work for the nations veal
St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
Roosevelt for hiunhAa-

Colonel Roosevelts announcement
thar he will support Hughes had been
anticipated from the moment he de-
clinesI the Progressive nomination. In
fact it might more appropriately aud
more effectively have been made at
thar time rather than at a later date.
There was no other course open to
him than the one he has now taken.
II was unthlnkable that, after 1912.
man of his political knowledge and
experience could he induced to lead a
third party and thereby insure the re-
election Of the administration he has
been dcuouncing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

There is nothing in the announce
ment of the Republican campaign COM
mtttee suggestive OF a patronizipg well
come home. Quite the contrary. there
is every evidence of an earnest spirit
of cooperation on the part of all CON
cerned. The six ProgressiveS, five old
guardsmen and six plain Republicans
clearly view themselves as straight
Americans. Here we have the proper
way to go bout putting a man of
backbone in the presidential chair
New York sun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
Proposed Tariff Commission

American sentiment is overwhelm-
ingly for a tariff commission. but when
a Democratic congress. pledged TO the
doctrine that ANY protective tariff is
a violation Of the Constitution of the
United States, seeks 10 provide for
one 10 be named by president COM
mtted to the sam do>uine, we have 81
right to regard the move with suspi-
cion.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
Aneients Insured Their Crops.

The rural Indians of Peru still be-
lieve in paying the Incas," for fear
that their crops viii fall If the an
cient observanCes are neglected
Burnt offerings of drugs and aromat-
ic plants are sull made and small
images are buried in the fields for the
benefit of the crops and the herds.
Such are the stone carvings, called
mullo or piedras de Charasani, that
are still sold In the native market of
La Paz, Bolivia.-National Geographic
Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
Locating the Time.

"Papa!"
Eyes. my SON."
what day was the minister here TO
tea?'
"Oh, | don't remember, Tommie.
WHY do you want to know"
Because | know ma will wanter
know when l washed my hands last,
and that was the time"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
FROM THE WORLD OVER

Sir James Dewar, the famous Eng
Hsh scientist. amused London by ex-
hibiting a soap bubble which has last
ed a month.
Clinton Cyester in % years has tray
eled nearly 100000 miles on Dayton,
Ohio, street railway lines. He is q
motorman.
Egypt is endeavoring TO formulate
plans whereby, through irrigation. cot
ton can he grown in the Sudan dis
trict known as the Gezira.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

Spain produces more than three
quarters Of the worlds supply of olive
oil.
The United States coast survey will
make accurate measurements across
FLORIDA to determine whether the Gulf
OF Mexico is higher or lower than the
Atlantic ocean.
Wood county, the heart of the dairy
ing district of northern and central
wisconsin. has the largest round barn
IN the world. The building is $50 feet
IN diameter. 1t covers an area of a
little more than one-third of an acre
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

"when l was boy l walked three
miles to school every day, rain or
shine" ayes, dad, know all about
that. Grandfather was telling me the
other day how he usually had to drive
you every step Of the way with club"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
For Sale.

one Democratic congress, 1915
model, slightly Worn, but still us dead
ly dull as ever. Recently whitewashed.
Costs more than it's worth. but would
do for some young country to practice
IN. Terms reasonable. Would trade
Tor firsg-class talking machine. Apply,
Uncle sam, Washington, y. C.-Life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
still Have somethlno 70 Lean

Recurring stories of lack of har.
mony among the Democrats make IT
evident there are some OF them still
so benighted as not to know that Colo
mel House is the other member Of the
party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
Wilson's Lonlcal Course

While Mr.. Wilson was writing the
platform on which he is to run for re-
election he might as well have pre-
pared the letters to be produced after
ward to show which pledges he does
not consider as binding.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

We hardly credit the story that Mr..
Hughes IS overload of fiction, but if
he is, Democratic campaign literature
viii fully satisfy his appetite this year.
philadelphia Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
DENMARK.

Denmark, Norway and Sweden have
decided to protest against the British
order In council of July z, discontinue
ing the partial enforcement of the
declaration of London. says the Over
seas News agency, these countries con-
sidering the new British rules of sea
law to be at variance with the prin-
ciples of international law.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
world,s Best suildino Stone.

The fossil coral of the Fill islands
is said TO be the best building stone
in the world When first cut It Is
almost as soft as cheese, but it sclidi-
fles In the air until it is as hard as
granite.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

J. Eakin Gadsby of Washington has
made his pile" in real estate. He is
over seventy and still has active man
agement OF his office. But NJ. Gadsby's
avocation Is more Interesting than his
business activities. He spends most
of his time Kidding the capital of I'M
welcome cats and pigeons, service
he performs free of charge from pure
JOY of craftsmanship, with a 22-caliber,
single-shot rifle, which he presented to
his wife 20 years ago and with which
he never misses shot. He has per
petual permit to shoot anywhere he
pleases in the District of Columbia.
and the police call on him when any
body In the District asks for relief
from stray dogs. cats. or pigeons,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

King Christian of Denmark had a
narrow escape from drowning July %
through the capsizing of boat which
ne was sailing near Aarhus. The king
went out alone in a small sailboat
ana a sudden pun of wind capsized
the craft, throwing the king into the
water The king Immediately swan
TO the overturned craft, pulled himself
up on 1t and sat astride the keel,
where his plight was observed from
the shore. Boats Immediately has
tened to the kings assistance and res
cued him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

The first temperance society OF
Greenland has just been started. It's
members are public officials and their
subordinates. Its president is Johan
Chemnitz. who is at the head of the
schools of the colony.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

Rasmus Jensen of Bred has fallen
as a Canadian volunteer in Belgium.
His father is still living In Denmark.
Rasmus emigrated while a boy, and
at the beginning Of the war he had a
big farm in Canada. lie had taken
part in inany engagements and had
advanced TO the position of corporal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

The farmers union at Nysted asks
the young men of the neighborhood
to pass judgment on the animals at
the cattle shows. and those who come
nearest TO the markings of the judges
of awards receive prizes for their eff
forts. The idea is to encourage the
young men to pay close attention to
the stock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

The Young Peoples Christian asso-
citation of Norway consists of 641 To-
cal societies and has a total member
ship of 43,963. There are 81 salaried
officers, and 1865 meetings were held
last year. The receipts were $4,000
for the past year. There are 149 So
cieties who have buildings of their
own.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

The Nordstjernan Shipping company
has asked the government for loan
of 5000, 600 as an aid in procuring new
ships. The company has under con-
strucuon six motor vessels of 6.50U
tons each and three of g. 200 tons each.
at total cost of about 100000.
The ships are going to ply between
sweden aud Brazil.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-24
Whom 1on rulI down the town ln

When you pull down the town m
which is your home. you are pull
ing down yourself, and when you
build up you are building up your
self and your neighbor. Try and
Danish from your mind the mistak.
en- idea that all good things are
away off in some other locality.
Give your town all the praise II can
legitimately bear. 1t certainly will
do you no harm and will cost you
nothing; aud above all patrouize
your home Misunderstanding
the printing Oflice.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-24
10 CENT "cAscARETs"
IF BILIOUS OR oosTIvE
Fer Sick Headache, Sour Stomach,
Sluggish Liver and Bowels-Thsy
work while you sleep.

Furrcd Tongue bad Taste. indigcs.
ton, Sallow Skin and Miserable Head
aches come from a torpid liver and
cloEged bowels. which cause your
stomach To become filled with undl-
gostod food which sours and fermenb
like garbage In swill barrel. Thata
gostion, foul gases. bad breath, yellow
skin. mental fears. everything that iB
horrible and nausoatlng, A Cascarot
tonight viii give your eonsupatod
bowels thorough cleansing and
straighten you out by morning, They
work while you sleep-a l0-ceut box
from your drugglst will keep you feel
ing good for months.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-24
from ". 2. lacy

Kind Friends aud Fellow C,uEen"
In as much rs the campaign Is
drawing % a close, aud knowing
that / cannot have an opportunity
10 see vou personally again, am
placing before you, trough The
column, OF the -ool Old Surllorald,
few remarks concerning myself
aud my honorable opponents, which
do hope you will read aud con
sider
Il has indeed been o pleasure TO
me to have been In practically
every section OF the county during
this oaumalpn, 60 have been in So
many OF your homes. thank you
for favors shown me while with
you. | would be indeed migrate
iulifI | did not express to You my
deerest gratitude at ihls time.
wish To call your attention to
my candidacy for the office OF tax
assessor OF our county.
AsI have gone about over Ran
dolph county, the county where ]
have spent the happy days Of my
life, where ] have spent my entire
life pon the farm. have titled
the soil from early morn until late
an the evening. | have raised
sheep, hogs aud cattle ! know
what It Is to be a farmer. l have
threshed wheat all over the hills
and up and down the small streams
of Randolph county. | have been
over your lands several times
until | believe that am acquainted
with your lands. | have had as
years OF experience in various ways
that gives me the inside story Of a
hard working mans life. Fellow
oountrymen, with the experience
that have had through life, II
DO BELIEVE / CAN MAKE
YOU A GOOD TAX ASSESSOR"
have eight nice oppoSen,s in
the race, who are my friends, aud
If elected. either one would make
You a good officer. Bat do be
heve that you are gong TO elect
me, slmply for the reason you ino Y
that wall give you fair aud
square deal.
Fellow countryme1, / promise
that wall give you far assess
ment and, 1t elected, will give you
fair and sober administration.
Now gentlemen, friends and
neighbors, # you can DO anything,
(FAIR AND JNST,) for me, be
tween now and the goth Of March,
il will be appreciated every, very,
highly" And # you can leave
Rate Lacy's name on the ticket the
2eth day of Ma b, assvre you
there Is not a man That will appre-
ciate il any more than myself.
Thanking you for favors IN ad-
vance, / am your friend,
w. K. Lacy.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-24

A good treatment for cold set
tied IN the lungs Is a HERRICK'S
RED PEPPER POROUS PLAS
TER applied to the chest TO draw
oui ln1ammatioB and BALLARD'S
HOREHOUND SYRUP to relax
tIgbHess. You get the two RENE.
dies Tor the price OF one by buying
the dollar size llorehouud syrup;
there Ia porous plaster free with
each bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-24
END STOMACH TROUBLE,
GASES OR DYSPEPSIA
'Pape's Diapepsin" makes Sick, Sour,
Classy Stomaehs surely feel fine
In five minutes.

II what you just ate is souring on
your stomach or lies like lump OF
lead, refusing to digest, or you belch
gas and eructate sour, undigested
food, or have a feeling of dizziness,
heartburn, fullness, nausea. bad taste
In mouth and stomach.headache, you
can get blessed relief in five minutes.
Put an end to stomach trouble forever
by getting a large fifty-cent case of
rape's Diapepsin from any drug store.
You realize In five minutes how need
less II is TO suffer from indigestion,
dyspepsia or any stomach disorder.
It's the quickest, surest stomach doc
tor in the world. It's wonderful.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-24
from ". l. SlubbleIleld
Kind Friends

Kind Friends:
Our campaign Is drawing TO o
1lose aud want to thank You Tor
an the kindness shown me in THE
race, As well as in an other ns.au-
ce- that have called upon You Tor
help.
In the few minutes time allotted
10 me to speak to you IN the differ
eut townships, | have tried To
talk to You OF matters concerning
the work Of the tax ASSESSORS utliee
Things which are not laid d,wr
by law as specific duties Of the Of.
hce-bul things that should be
done.
have taken but little time Ia
answer the contentious Of some Of
my opponents, that only young men
should be elected to this office.
Youth, energy aud enthusiasm a,e
the greatest blessings on earth, es
peoially to their possessor aud ]
don't believe one po' ssssiug all Il es .
blessings really needs the assessors
office for to the energetic, enthusi
astio young man opportunities lie
all around but To men of my age
the avenues of employment are, to a
great measure, closed. | think
that the assessors Office needs that
experience aud conservatism iha
comes with age, much more than
energy and enthusiasm and remem-
Der when have heard you com.
plain, too much energy and enthu
siasm in The assessing Of your taxes.
Aud should some of my opponents
succeed in this their first attempt,
would they, or could they, fully az.
preciate tue honors for
llouors or wealth too easily gam.
led,
Are not always appreciated
And seldom retained.
But |, who have for years been
denied that which has been accorded
to almost every other an undors
ment of their reelection would Ger.
tainly appreciate 1t aud the fact
tha, have had to wait does not
seem to me to lesson my claim If
my record aud my life are worthy
of iudorsment.
In al! my races ] have never heen
charged with anything except lack
Of success, but my failures, when
reviewed, offers little consolation
to my opponents for once ! was
defeated tor assessor by only l6
votes again by less than 40. Once
If | had voted for myself instead Of
my opponent, | would have been
elected county Judge aud again had
there been a primary, as it Is now,
| would have been elected 10y 25O
majority as it war, after receiving
over 500 votes with five Of Us DEM
ocrats in the field, the Republican
defeated me only 80 votes. And,
although, | have suffered many de
feats, have never made a race but
what consider both creditable aud
"onorabIe, having always carried
large msjorilies in the townships
where Sas best known aud regard.
less of who or how many were my
opponents. | have never received
a vote that would not be sufficient
TO elect me this time aud ] feel that
| have done nothing to lessen tie
friendship of those who have
supported me in the past and have
the assurance Of support from many
who have not supporte me before,
aud as I have now passed over most
OF the county, | feel that ! can as-
sure my friends that my vote will
be a. large as usual al d that | feel
COZ fidenl Of success. And ] want
to luitber assure YOU that what you
have done Tor ne, az well as YOU
may do 10 this election, will ever
hr gratefully remembered and n
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
Memorial to George Eliot.

There is soon to be orcuct at Nuneaton, her birthplace, q memorial to George Eliot, says the London Chronicle. The memorial, which IS the gift of a private individual. has taken the form Of a museum and art gallery the spot chosen for it being very appropriate one in tho midst of scenes made famous in the novelist s book, Scenes From Clerical Life To the left of the building is Milby church of "Janet's Eepentance,' and but a short step away stands the old house in Orchard street where lived the lawyer Dempster and his wife.
 Two minutes walk in the opposite direction brings one 10 the school where the writer received her first ini tiation into the wonders and the beau ties of our language.
 This is the first public memorial to be erected to the novelist's memory the other one in existence being tha, erected at ArDury. where George Eiiot was born
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
REMOVING DOORS FROM MILK
Federal Investigators Have Discov- cred Method to Remove Unpleas.
 ant Smells and Tastes.

A method has been discovered by the federal investigators for removing disagreeable odors and flavors from milk. The taste caused by COWS eat ing wild onions or garlic can be re- moved by blowing filtered and washed air through the milk for thirty to sixty minutes, according to the strength of the flavor to be removed.
 It is necessary to heat the milk to temperature of 145 degrees, as air blown through cold milk in a similar manner does not remove the disagree able flavor It also has a tendency to turn the fat into butter It was found that the onion flavor is removed more quickly when milk is heated to l60 degrees, but this tends to produce a cooked taste and also reduces the cream line. In the case of cream with flavors of this kind, the same method can be used, except that it requires a slightly longer treatment. The loss in evaporation by using this method amounts to two or three per cent.