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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

Many Wisconsin orchards are be-
ing consumed by fire without any sign
of smoke. Thousands of dollars
worth of valuable fruit trees are an
nually burned up without insurance
returns. Inch by inch, slowly but
surely, this damage is being accom-
plished, largely because of neglect
on the part of growers, many of whom
fail 10 notice the progress Of the trou-
BILE until whole orchards are affected.
The cause of the scorched and black
ened twigs and leaves, dead blossoms
and cankered bark Is known as fire
blight, which is one of the most de-
structlve diseases now engaging the
attention of Wisconsin hOrticultur-
lists.
What are the symptoms? Blossoms
and leaves wilt and turn brown as If
match had been applied to them.
The burned leaves and twigs hang on
for months, forming a conspicuous
sign of trouble. On the limbs, trunk
or even large roots the disease may
cause the death of considerable areas
of bark. This is evident by rapidly
growing cankers on the outer surface
of the tree.
What is the cause?
To this question G. w. Keit of the
agricultural experiment station an
swers. "Small organisms called bac-
terra, which get into the young grow
ing tissues of the tree through the
blossoms, or through wounds made by
implements or insects. Once inside
the plant tissues these bacteria null
tiply rapidly, spread and soon cause
the death of the invaded parts.
"They pass the winter within the
living tissues at the edges of the
cankers on the larger limbs, and ooze
out in sticky, honey-colored droplets
in moist weather in the spring. From
such sources they are spread, chiefly
by insects, to cause new infections.
In moist weather, bacteria may ooze
out from the newly invaded tissues
and furnish a further source of infec-
ton.
1.-THE nature of the disease is such,
therefore, that it cannot be controlled
directly by spraying. Spraying for the
control of insects which spread the
disease. as plant lice, may, however,
be of considerable value.
''The only known direct method of
fighting fire blight is by cutting out
and destroying the diseased parts and
thus lessening the source of infec-
ton. If this method could be followed
out with sufficient thoroughness over
large enough areas, the disease could
be prevented entirely. However. since
insects carry the fire blight bacteria
for considerable distances, and since
the disease affects a number of
plants besides the apple-as pear,
ounce and wild crabs, upon which 1t
may harbor--it is impossible to gain
complete success by this method with
out thoroughly cleaning up large sec
tons, and cutting out any new in
fections as they appear throughout
the season. Nevertheless. much is to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

strange phenomenon is reported
from Lake Vanern. A huge wave
rolled against the shore and upon Its
return the mass of water was strong
enough to carry boats and fishing
tackle into the lake. There was no
wind at the time, and II is supposed
thst the wave was caused by some
disturbance at the bottom of the lake.
There will be about $500 competi-
tors at the Swedish games In Stock
holm. Performances will be given in
IA distinct sports No less than 1000
singers will take part In the musical
program.
The Womans Uuion of the Red
Cross has raised $31 900 in cash and
collected aid in the shape of goods to
the value of almost 100000. The
union has membership of $4,000.
A man who does not want his name
published has offered a donation of
a new museum of arts in Gothenburg.
The city of GOthenburg has 40 miles
of street railway tracks. and the num-
Der of persons employed in the serv-
ice Is 934.
The Lowenadler collection of paint
ings, which has been donated to the
national museum, is said TO be worth
$4,000.
Almost $4,000 has been raised for
a new Swedish church building in
Christiania, Norway.
The consumption of sugar in Swe-
den for the year 1915 was 60 pounds
per inhabltant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
BETTER MARKETING
MEANS BETTER PRICE
BY 3. II. HIBBARD,
Wisconsin College Of Agriculture.


One of the worst drawbacks to the
dairy business is the lack of certainty
as to the quality of the product when
sold. A few attempts recently have
been made to remedy the trouble.
In the marketing Of grain, quite
well-known standards have been
worked out, and now the government
is planning to give unity and definite
ness to the grades as they have been
worked out. By this means the farm
er with the good grain will get the
high prices and the farmer with poor
grain will be obliged to take less.
This, however, is not the main con-
sideration. The grain buyers will not,
it is hoped, be able to undergrade the
grain in buying it.
In the case of dairy products there
is as yet no standard recognized by
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
SWEDEN.

Sweden's prettiest and wealthiest
girl. Mabel Lithander, has arrived at
New York on the steamer Stockholm
to see baseball game. Miss Lithan-
der is tennis and water polo enthu-
siast and all-around athlete. She heard
so much of the game from the Ford
peace party that she persuaded her
mother to accompany her here. II love
America and everything American, "
she said, "and before sailed from Swe-
den l took lessons In poker playing,
so that l am ready to take my part
in any game that may be in session"
Staffan Soderblom, a son of Arch
bishop Soderblor, has received his
bachelors degree IL the age of fifteen
years, and he is no ooubt the youngest
student in Sweden at the present time.
His standing at the examinations was
splendid.
Engwall, Hellberg & Co.. of Cafe,
distributed $1,000 as bonuses to the
employees on the occasion of the reor-
ganizatiOn of the firm.
Mrs. A. Cramer OF Mairno commemO-
rated her eightieth birthday by giving
$4,000 to a children's hospital and a
children's school.
Tho ,rip+ar rva ,,,os hoo 9fnr, ,,t II,
the southern part of the country the
10th of May-that is, about a week
earlier than last year.
Miss Svea Widell, who was en-
ployed in the Swedish missions In
China for three years has succumbed
to typhoid fever.
The Stockholm fire insurance com
pany has donated $4,000 TO the gov
eminent for the improvement of the
aerial defenses of the capital.
In a steeplechase at Lindarengen,
Stockholm. the horse of Lieut.. f. L. E.
De Geers had a fall. and the rider was
instantly killed. He was ihlrty-four
years old.
The highest prize In the lottexy Of
the queens central committee, namely.
S13.5O0 was won by ten persons EN-
ployed by the firm of Thormaien & LOT
strand of Gothenburg.
Carl JonassOn Edgren OF Ransater
rounded Off the first century of his life
May %. He is moving about every
deg. and is even able 10 do some light
work.
Queen Victoria, who is staying at
KarIruhe. Germany, has had an opera
ton performed upon her for an in
Examination Of the ear.
The province of Skane is apt to
reap a rich crop Of apples next fail.
The plums are also very promising.
but the pears look poor.
Rev. War Fredrik Wittisg. formerly
q pastor in the Swedish Augustana
synod of the United States has been
admitted as pastor into the state
church Of Sweden. He viii be appoint
ed to a charge In Skane.
The SOmmarrO estate IN Hemsjo
parish has been donated By Fred Moss
berg, 2 druggist in Gothenburg. to that
city as a resort for children's colonies
and similar purposes. At the same
time be donated the Kronan drug
store 10 the city. The annual profit
Of the store is from 5000 to $1,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
Simple WAY Out.

She-Now that you've got a raise
Of sixty a month. Tom, we can afford
more expensive fiat.
He-But we're very comfortable
here. How would 1t do IL asked the
landlord to raise our rent?-Boston
Evening Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
As to Your Hair and Skin by Using
Cutieura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant, super-creamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity and beauty
OF the skin under conditions which. II
neglected, tend to produce state OF
irritation and disagreement.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
place for Hoostlnn coons

/; IS a good plan TO put all brood
coops and roosting coops for growing
chicks in the shade Of trees or build
ings, or II that is impossible. turn
them toward the north away from the
SUD during the hot days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

received for milk at the creamery Is
approximately the same as at the
cheese factory. There is, Of course,
an occasional extreme, but after a
while prices become steadier. so that
any differences are either temporary
or comparatively small.
LAST March the price of cheese
went up exceedingly high. and farm
ers patronizing creameries wanted TO
change their plants to cheese fac
tories. At present the price is quite
normal again. Had those companies
made the change. they would now
find themselves out of the cost Of the
new equipment and probably would
have no larger profits than before.
More or less profit TOR the farmer
depends not on whether he is selling
his milk TO a creamery or TO cheese
factory, but on the management Of
his herd at home"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
Simple Explanation.

oculist (pointing to his test card)--
Can you read these letters2
Patient-NO, doctor.
Oculist--Well, then. these?
Patient-NO. doctor.
Oculist Qmpatiently pointing to the
largest letters) -Well. these, then2
Patient-No, doctor.
Ocullst-Why, hang II all, how is
that possible?
Patient-Because / never learned TO
read.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
Did as He Was Told.

do you know" said Reggie, con-
fidingly, II never had played u game
Of golf In my life, and when / asked
the old ScOtchman what was the first
thing for me to do. he looked at me
just like this and se'd: 'HOot mon.'"
''Then what die you do7"
"Why, l hooted, Of course"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
Ran and saunane.

81 notice one thing about hunting
trips"
"What Is thatT
"The baggage usually amounts to a
good deal more than the bag."-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
Boots.

"When I was little boy wanted a
pair of boots with tops that reached to
my knees"
T'Times have changed"
Eyes. Now my daughter wants
them"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

If woman is unable to marry a
man herself she wants him to marry
a friend of hers and make her miser-
able.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
ExperIenced.

Willie-Pa. what comes after a mil
lion?
Mr.. Roxleigh-The fortune-hunter,
my son.-Boston Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

Pride is said to go before a fall.
Anyway. woman's pride usually
gives way before her tears begin TO
fall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

"Why do they call 'em censorsT"
Because they're always incensinl
other folks"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

But a woman would re ther be tailor
made than self-made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
All Business.

"Then l can be one of your pupils2 p
"Assuredly. sir, for $40 a lesson"
said the great artist. And favorite
pupil for 81 extra. Puck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

farmers, receivers or customers. The
nearest approach to it Is the central
izer carton butter which is held very
close to a constant quality. The ad
vantages of this uniformity of quality
are enormous. The butter, while not
necessarily of high grade, is at least
fair, and to those who like it, is has
the very important point of being al
ways the same.
Not much has been done in this
country towards Standardization OF
farm products. Minnesota has made
a start in branding butter. In Iowa
a movement toward the same end has
been made. In Wisconsin there is
talk of such move. but nothing has
developed.
In several foreign countries the off.
cial government board, or even the
Producers association brand, has
been used to such an extent as to
quiet all doubts as to it's value or
feasibility. Holland has it's butter
brand, supervised by the government,
and so reliable that the butter so
marked sells for more than any of the
similar products without the mark.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19
IF YOu OR ANY FRIENu

Suffer with rheumatism or Neuritis, acute OF
chronic, write for my FREE BOOK on Rhcum .
tism--Its Cause and Cure. Most wonderful bcol
ever written, it's absolutely FREE Jesse A
Case, Dept O. W. Brockton. MassA-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

| be gained under Wisconsin conditions
by cutting out fire blight, though the
extent to which the campaign is carried
must be determined by local condi-
ment can be recommended with full
confidence for all sections of Wiscon-
sin:
During the dormant period, in fall.
winter and spring, cut out and de-
stroy the larger cankers which har-
Dor the bacteria over winter, and de-
stroy or similarly clean up so far as
feasible wild crabs apple seedlings
or neglected apple trees which may
harbOr the disease. Inspect young
trees or slightly affected older trees
at frequent intervals throughout the
summer, and cut out the disease as
soon as it appears. If large trees are
very badly affected with twig blight,
it is frequently not feasible to cut
out the blight throughout the seaso
In such cases, the disease may be left
to run its course until fall or winter,
when all the cankers should be re-
moved.
"In removing cankers the simplest
method is to cut off the branch we'll
below the last evidence of the dis
ease. If the branch is sufficiently val
liable, the diseased part may be cut
away well beyond the last sign Of dis
coloration. and the branch thus saved.
The wound should be trimmed smooth.
Healing is aided if the wounds are
made V-shaped above and below, and
the bark trimmed around the edges
with a sharp knife held at right angles
to the branch. All wounds made in
cutting out blighted tissues should be
disinfected with bichlOride of mer-
curry, one part by weight in 1000 parts
of water Ito be had at any drug store
deadly poison). This is readily done
| by carrying a bottle of the solution
and a sponge attached by a string
to the clothing of the operator. The
tools should be sponged with the BIZ
chloride frequently. The larger
wounds should be painted with white
lead or some other protective dressing
when they are dry.
"Blighted twigs removed during the
growing season should be cut from six
to twelve inches below the last evil
dence of the disease, as the bacteria
occur well beyond the discolored areas.
"In the case of young trees, in Sec
lions where fire blight outbreaks are
especially severe, it is well TO avoid
forcing the extensively vigorous
growth, since young succulent tissues
are worst affected.
"Some varieties are much more sub
ject to fire blight than others. This
should be taken into account in plant
ing new orchards. The Transcendent
Crab and yellow Transparent are ex-
amples of varieties that blight very
badly. The Mcintosh is much less Sc
verely attacked.
at is highly desirable for the peo-
pie of a neighborhood to cooperate in
fighting fire blight. as a few neglected
trees may start a severe outbreak"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

About three months ago the city.
government Of Trondhjem opened a
public fish store. During the first
month $3.50 sales were made. and
there was handsome profit. though
the price was reduced as much as 80
per cent on certain kinds Of fish.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

The so-called Monks church IN STAY
anger, which IS relic from the middle
ages. Is TO be repaired at n cost of
5000. In connection with the cathe-
Gral 1t is 10 be used for confirmation
classes, weddings, baptism services.
etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

The Sommarro estate In Hemsjo
parish has been donated By Fred Moss
berg, 2 druggist in Gothenburg. to that
city as a resort for children's colonies
and similar purposes. At the same
time be donated the KrOnan drug
store 10 the city. The annual profit
Of the store is from 5000 to $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

The Lowenadler collection of paint
ings, which has been donated to the
national museum, is said to be worth
$4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

Miss Molla Bjurstedt. from Norway,
and George NJ. Church. intercollegiate
champion, won the mixed doubles clay
court title by beating Mrs Harry
Bickel of Toronto and Conrad Doyle
in two straight sets Gil. go.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-19

A salmon weighing about 81 pounds
was recently caught in Osterfiord. and
n hotel keeper in Bergen paid $50
for Il.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1916-07-01
one OYSTER REEF
HAS BEEN FIXED
Mississippi Oyster Commits
sion Puts Down 65, 900
Barrels of Oyster Shells
East of Deer Island.

BILOXI, June 29.-An oyster reef
east Of Deer Island has been completed
under the supervision of the Mississippi
oyster commission, the last barrel Of
oyster shells having been put down
last Tuesday. The commission put
down 65, 900 barrels of shells to make
this reef, twenty-five or thirty boats
having been put in commission to COM
plete the work, which was uuder the
supervision OF Edwin OFT, member Of
the oyster commission. The work was
begun on June Z.
Work is under way for the planting
of reef along the Ocean Springs beach,
but it has not yet been completed.
Twenty-Five boats have been at work
there, putting down young oysters from
the Scranton reefs which, it is stated
will be ready for use by September.
The commission will have two of the
finest reefs at those points in this Sec
ton. The reef at Deer Island will be
! bearing in about two years.
Major RW. Malsaps, capitalists and
philanthropist, died at his home in
jackson Tuesday night, aged 50 years.
He was the best known financier of the
state and probably the state's weaIthiest
citizen. Some twenty-five years ago
Major Millsaps subscribed $50, 900 with
which to establish the Millsaps College
in Jackson, and his total contributions
to that institution aggregate more than
hall million dollars.
/ The Lyric Theater, Iberville anl
Burgundy streets, New Orleans, wa.
sold at public auction Tor sl9.600. A
J. Rossi said to represent the Bruning
| Realty Company, made the purchase.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1916-07-01
GOVERNMENT TAXES
ARE Due JULY 1S1
Deputy Internal Revenue
Collector Tucei Will Begin
Work of Making Collec-
tions on July l.

BILOXI, June 29.-Special and re-
gular government revenue taxes are due
on July 1, the end of the governments
fiscal year, and V. j. A. Tucei, deputy
internal revenue collector, will on the
first of the month begin his rounds for
the collection of the taxes due. He will
devote the first week of July to Biloxi
and thereafter will make periodic trips
to the various parts of the district
Those who have government taxes to
oay have the whole OF. July in which to
make payment without the penalty ac-
cruiug.
LIQUOR dealers in Biloxi must pay
their taxes for the year during the
month of July. The government al
ways makes certain that those who
engage In the liquor business pay up.
The government is not concerned as to
whether retail liquor dealers violate the
state laws or whether any revenue is
derived by the state and county for the
sale of liquor. But it always gets the
revenue due the government for the
retail sale of liquor. Biloxi liquor
dealers are always prompt in paying
their taxes to the government.
| Those who are liable for the special
wartax must pay for six months ending
December ST. The regular tax require:
taxes for the entire year ending July
Retail tobacco, dealers, moving pic
ture, pool rooms, commission mer.
chants and brokers are liable for ths
war tax, paying for six months only.
/ A good many gulf coast citizens ant
j corporations pay an income tar, which
/ the government requires on incomes o
i So 900 or more for unmarried men an,
s4 900 or more for married meo. Thi
tax is paid direct to theinternal reyenu
department at Birmingham, Ala, no
being handled through the Biloxi once
) Corporations pay this tax at the end 8
! their fiscal years, as the governmen
/, permitted this because to pay at th
: end Of the governments nscal yea
would require too much bookkeeping.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1916-07-01
BRIDGE MAI Be
BUILT ACROSS BAY
OF BAY ST. LOUIS

Contracting Firm Signifies
Willingness to Erect Struc-
ture For Toll Receipts
Later County May Buy If
They Wish. Building of
Bridge Would Shorten Dis
tance Between Hancock
and Harrison Counties.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1916-07-01
GULFPORT BEACH
OWNERS To PAY FIFTY
COST OF SEA WALL
Estimated Cost of Gulfport
Wall Is $187 ,O38.2I, Or
$9.45 Lineal Running Feet
For Concrete Structure
Estimate on Creosote Wall
Also Presented How the
Expense Will Be Met
Other News.

GULFPORT, Miss, June 29.-The
report of Engineer Hobat D. Show on
the cost of construction of sea pro-
lection wall was submitted this after
noon to the city commissioners who
have each been furnished with copy
of the report and who will, at next meet
ing, announce their decision in order
that work may not be .ny further de-
layed on the wall. The report carries
an estimate of S187, ,O38.21, or $8.45 a
lineal running foot, for concrete wall
extending the entire city limits along
the coast with the exception of that
property between Iwenty-third avenue
and Thirteenth avenue, known as the
Jones interest, that interest having
signified it's intentions to take care Of
such expense that may have to be met
within the limits named.
The engineer submitted another esti-
mate calling for the construction of a
creosoted wall consisting approximately
$50, ,401 81, or S8.15 per lineal foot, for
the limits above.
The present general plan of meeting
the expense of the wall to be built,
while it has not been positively decided
by the commissioners is to charge off
so per cent of the cost to the property
holders along the beach, apportioning
part of the expense to the electric road
running along the coast, and include in
such apportionment the telephone and
other lines that skirts the shore. The
balance of the expense will be met by a
general tax levy.
At an election of the Gulfport lodge
of Knights of Pythias, the following
officers were elected: H. L. Schwan,
chancellor commander, N. "a. Lundy,
vice chancellor; r. E. Brash, prelate;
D. L. Morris, master of the work; d.
H. King, master of arms; j. B. Grivas,
inner guard; r. D. Jones, outer guard;
j. w. Rankin, was reelected trustee.
The officers will be installed the first
Monday in July.