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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

ers. Red clover, friend OF all good
grains and grasses, democratic and
unselfish in its demands, is one Of the
best liked members of tho Trifolium
family. According to the late Henry
Wallace of honored memory. no
plant that grows out of the ground
will do more good. In so many differ
ent ways, and with less attention to
details of culture than will the com
mon everyday members of the clover
family.
Instead of leaving tired lands TO
lay idle and accumulate fertility as
best they may, thinking farmers SOW
red clover and start the automatic nj
trogen factory working through the
roots Of these wonderful plants. Be
sides furnishing nitrogen, usually the
highest priced plant food and the cas-
lest lost through teaching, red clover
yields an abundance of good pasture
and hay, of the right kind to balance
every other sort Of grain, grass or for
age grown ON the farm. Dairymen
who feed clover may find that it cuts
big hole in their bills for high-priced
concentrates.
Red clover needs live stock In the
farm scheme TO make II fulfill its
largest mission. Farms without much
live stock and In need of ready money
from cash crops. often find mammoth
clover preferable. However, for the
average Wisconsin farm fha cnrnrnon
medium red" is satisfactory, being
well adapted TO meadows, on good
corn land. For here. If the soil is rich
mammoth clover grows coarse and
stemmy. while alsike yields too little
forage.
When sowed alone, about &c pounds
of pure. high terminating seed is suf.
ficient for sowing an acre of red cloy-
er. If seeded In with a grain crop In
the spring it grows during that
season and in the second summer pro-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

Half fearful, half lncredulous. Henri
Christophe stood stock stlll and gazed
stupidity at the American.
THAT I cannot believe he said at
last. But In a moment more he had
TO believe 1t. Even little Jeanne
knew it. She came flying into the
room and flung herself into her IA
theirs arms.
"Mon pere. mon PEREZ The Ger
mans are eomingw she cried in terror.
Her father looked down at her ten
Derby.
There. therel Do not cryr' Chris
tophe said, trying as best he could TO
calm her fears. ''They will not hurt
You or me-"
As for Charlie Brownie promptly
forgot all personal considerations. He
became at once the newspaper man.
the news-gathering machine.
''The Germans are coming! And I'm
In the thick of It'll God, what storyr'
he exclaimed. 1t was what he had
dreamed Of
Henri Christophe put his daughter
away from him, as an uneasy thought
crept over him
Go to your room, Jeanne, and stay
there till l call you" he said gently.
A confused murmur. as of many
voices shouting in the distance, pene-
trated that still room where they wait
ed. And with every moment that
passed it grew louder
From his post in the window Char
lie Brown beheld a column of people
sweeping up the road. They were still
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

Frequently, medium red clover con-
tinues in field for some time, partly
owing to the termination of old seed
which had lain dormant the first sea-
son, and partly because of new seed
shattered out of the growing plants. 1t
Is never safe to depend upon this, so
most farmers pillow up the field after
the second season.
Mediums req clover cut ABOUT June
10 or 20 in southern and central Wis
consin will mature a crop of seed late
In August or early in September. Glow
err for seed Is harvested In several
ways, but mower with a clover wind
rover attachment is the preferred
method. Hulling is done after il has
gone through the sweating" process.
At the Marshfield demonstration sta
ton in Wood county, medium red clov-
er gave a yield Of one and quarter
tons Of cured hey the first cutting, and
three and a half bushels of seed the
second crop. At $40 ton for hay
and S11 a bushel for clover seed, this
gave an approximate return Of ovS'
$50 an acre.
Clover seed. In proportion to It's
value, costs far less to market thar
the ordinary farm crops, such as tim
othy hay. barley. and potatoes. Grow
ing IL does not exhaust the soil fertility
like the growing of the other crops
mentioned. In growing red clover fol
seed. however, the largest yields are
obtained when the first cutting is har
vested early. about June 10.
Medium red clover is adapted TO al
most any well drained soil, not sub
ject to overflow and not decidedly acid
In character. With its adaptability 70
short rotations with corn and cereals
and tie wide range of soil types In
which II will flourish, 1t is no wonder
that Badger farmers look upon Red
Trifolium as tie best all around mem.
Der of that large and useful family.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Chocolate Cake.

Put one cupful sugar, one-quarter
cupful butter and three tablespoonfuls
cocoa in mixing bowl. Set on back Of
range until slightly warm, then mix
well and add one whole egg and yolk
Of another well beaten. one-half cupful
milk and sift In with one cupful Of
-four (no more). three-quarter tea
spoonful cream tartar one-half tea
spoonful sode. one teaspoonful vanilla.
Bake in shallow pan. Batter may seem
too thin but win be all right
Frosting-One cupful graduated SUI
gar. three tablespoonfuls boiling wa
ter. Boil until 1t spins thread, then
turn into stiffiy beaten white of egg,
add one-half teaspoonful vanilla and
beat until thick enough to spread.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

sIreetman expected to join her there
later. But in the meantime Ethel ex-
pected to meet someone else first. Who
that person might be she did not know,
except that the unknown was a spy
in the service of the French.
No sooner did he find himself alone
with Ethel than the little Frenchman
dropped his paper.
NBonjour. madamer' he said.
Il beg your pardoni" Ethel said.
do not look around-stay where
you are" the stranger told her crisply.
All at once it occurred 10 her that
this somewhat inferior-looking indi-
vidusl might be he whom she sought
But she could not be sure. And she
resolved to bide her time
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

him start. And by the way" he said
while l think of it. l want TO warn
you about that chap l met at tea al
your place. Streetman. he called him.
self. You remember himT
To hide her confusion Ethel rose and
moved few steps away from the
table.
Yes. remember him very well,
she answered.
Il happened that night TO get some
dope on him." Charlie went on, in en-
tire innocence of the effect his words
had upon her. Hes what you might
call a professional spy--working for
the German secret service now. That's
why he stuck up for them that after.
noon; but really he's a Russian"
"A Russianv' Ethel exclaimed, star
tied, in spite of herself. by that sur
prising news.
YES" he continued. "He got kicked
out of Russia ten years ago for some
dirty business. Then he worked for
the English against the Beers. They
couldn't stand him either-he's an aw.
full rotter l don't know much about
him after that. Now he's with the
Germans. You'll forgive my
speaking of this" he said, "but
thought perhaps as you're in the ad
mirars family. he might be trying &c
pump you about some of the navy's
secrets"
"Oh-thank you for telling mel" she
exclaimed gratefully. And, somehow
she felt the least bit guilty that she
could not be frank with him. "And
one thing more" she added. as he
seemed about to leave her. you won't
speak of meeting me here?
You'll promise, won't you, even though
I can't explain?'
MY dear girl" he protested, "Tve
been on so many stories, I've inter
viewed so many people, I've seen SO
much of human nature, that / know
pretty well when to print story and
when to kill it-and I'll go through for
you any way you want me to-"
Ethel turned to him impulsively,
gratefully.
'Thank you-you're a dear" she
told him.
And at that moment the French spy
he of the wspaper-returned
And, paying scant heed, apparently
to Ethel and her companion, he sat
| down ut, a table. lighted another ciga.
rette. and resumed his intent reading
| once more.
AS soon as he caught sight OF the
stranger Charlie Brown warned Ethe
with a quick "Sshr'
ut must be nearly time for dinner,
Madame de Lorde remarked carelessly
as if their conversation bore only upon
| trivial matters.
That's so. And IL we're going to
dine together l think I'll go wash up
or the folks will think belong here,
Mr.. Brown said, glancing down at the
wreck of his once immaculate new
English suit "Oh, almost forgot my
vanity bag!' he exclaimed. And he
retrieved his paper parcel from the
table where he had dropped it. Then
he went joyfully to his room.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
CHAPTER XIII.
Der Tag.

Meanwhile Ethel Willoughby, alias
Madame de Lorde, strolled aimlessly
to the cigar counter and leaned neg
ligently against it. Her feelings were
decidedly mixed-compounded of pleas
ure and uneasiness. As it turned out,
she found it agreeable to meet Mr..
Brown. 1t was a distinct relief to be
able to talk TO someone against whom
she was under no necessity of being
on her guard. But at the same time, a
matter of business had brought her to
Courvoisier. and the inn. To be sure,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
ADVERTISING ON NEAT
GUIDEPOST PROFITABLE

Enterprislng Wisconsin merchants
have IN one locality in the southern
part II the state undertaken a modi-
fed fern OF roadside advertising that
bids fair to work In harmony with the
wave OF town and country unity now
sweeping the nation.
Gu.deposts are always welcome
sight 10 travellers. while farm advertis-
ing is as legitimate and profitable In
many cases as the signbOards Of town
merchants. Linking these three ele-
ments in one, the aforesaid progress
ST, e business men have prepared signs
10 read ike the following:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
ORANGE Snow.

Slice the. oranges and remove the
seeds and sprinkle with powdered
sugar. Then for six oranges stir in a
pint of whipped cream. or as much as
the cream viii hold without becoming
soft. Keep the cream on ice before
using. that II may be nice and stiff.
Make n merlngue of the whites Of four
eggs and half a cupfuI of powdered
sugar, and top the mixture with this.
return to the ice and serve very cold
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Mock Chicken Loaf.

Two pounds uncooked veal, put
through meat grinder. one-quarter
pound salt pork In like manner. one
beaten egg, three-qusrters cupful pow
dered crackers, one-half teaspoonful
salt, pepper and sage to taste. Put In
pan such as you use for loaf cake.
Bake one hour. It's nice, just before
placia. in oven. to beat one egg until
light. Pour over. then sprinkle cracker
crulbs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
GRO BE coNT1NUEDD
FuIhtlment.

The bees know not whether they as.
eat the honey they harvest.
AS they go from flower to flower, col.
Iecting more honey than themselves
and their offspring can need. let us
20 from reality to reality. seeking food
for the incomprehensible flame. and
thus. certain of having fulfilled our or
ganic duty. prepare ourselves for what
ever may befall. The very sus-
picion Of the possible aimlessness Of Its
exhaustlng effort will only render the
duty the clearer. win only add more
purity, power. disinterestedness and
freedom to the ardOr wherewith It still
seeks. Maurice Maeterlinck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
SYNOPSIS.

h.ef characters are Ethel Will
lousrby. Henry Streetman and Capt.
Larry Redmond. The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown, a New
York newspaper correspondent. Ethel,
resident of Sir Georges household.
secretly married to Streetman, German
spy, though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond. her old lover,
returns to England after long absence.
From him she learns the truth about
Streetman: Furthermore, that he has
betrayed her simply te learn naval Sc
erets The European war breaks out.
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
10 Brussels as a German spy In order to
get revenge and serve England. Captain
Redmond. Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up at Belgian inn as the German army
comes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

Neatly stenciled or painted on dura-
bic wood, REINFORCED at the edges with
light metal, backed up firmly with
cleats to prevent warpIng. and secure
ly nailed to gateposts or telephone
poles at tho roadside. close to the mail
box these signs give a distinctive air
of community cooperation.
At cross roads larger sign IL pre-
pared, giving the necessary directions
to travellers, with short list of farm
ers living within FIVE miles of that
point. on either highway. with these
permanent bureaus Of information.
strangers find little difficulty in reach
Ing the farm or town desired. while
feeling acquainted" as they journey
along.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Tomato savorY.

Take one-half pound Of tomatoes,
skin them. cut them In slices, put one
ounce of butter into saucepan, add
the tomatoes, pepper and salt, and
cook them slowly about ten minutes.
then add the yolks Of two fresh eggs.
Stir till the mixture is quite a thick
paste and serve 1t on little croutes OF
fried bread.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

Take out any skin there may be. and
then put the suet in a saucepan and
place on warm but not hot fire and
let It melt gradually. When quite melt
ed pour It into a pan of cold water.
when quite hard wipe it dry, wrap
It in white paper, and when wanted
for use 1t nay be rubbed on a CRATER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
oyster Cocktail.

For first course at supper an oyster
cocktail served in grapefruit is an in
uovation. The fruit is prepared as
usual, though not sweetened, and sew
eral small oysters with tabasco and
horse-radlsh dressing, are placed In
the hollow lert by the removal OF
the seeds and central pulp.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

~ NVGtN1Gif NNHt~RN
Foundation; E, Pipe, Leading From
Filter to cistern; r, cistern.
FIJI the filing within n couple Of
inches of the top with charcoal, place
lid on 1t to prevent the mice, rats,
bugs and dirt. and all other foreign
substances from entering the clstern
by that route.
If a piece of heavy wire screen Is
placed over the charcoal. so much the
better.
Have the filter rest on a foundation
of clean stones or cement from three
to four inches deep. into which two
inch pipe should be arranged for car
rying the water to the cistern.
A piece Of heavy screening should
be placed over that end Of the pipe
prorruding into the filter. and another
piece Of fine screen wire should be fas-
tened across the opening Into the els
tern; both Of which are for the pun
pose Of allowing nothing of any size
to get into the water supply.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
KEEP ClSTERN WATER PURE
Filter That May Be Easily and cheapIy
Constructed viii Answer for
the Purpose.

The water In the cistern may be
rendered clean and free from impuri-
ties at a very small cost by putting in
filter made as follows:
Sink a Joint of common thing into
the ground near the wall of the house.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

Here is a big opportunity for
Charlie Brown, the New York
newspaper correspondent, to
show either world of good sense
or state of mind bordering on
insanity. The problem is up to
him-NWhether he will stick by
his friends, no matter what oc-
ours, or consider the safety of
his own person. There Is big
thrill in this instalIment. 1t de-
scribes the meeting and plan
ming of spies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
\
Germs of Farm Prosperity
Natures Nitrogen Monopolists)
RED CLOVER

mot what shall
we do with clover
but what shall
we do without III"
This is the way
Wisconsin farmers
regard the matter
nowadays. L an d 8
that never had a
chance, as wen as
lands which have
been tortured into
Inconsistencies by
INSCRIPTIONS soil
robbery, have re-
sponded equally to
the influence of the
clover family-sur-
named Trifolium.
The weary "In-
jun" lands of Ger
tain parts of Wis
consin, and the
sinilingly produc-
tive lands of other
sections, that sud-
denly ceased TO
yield bumper crops
of wheat and corn,
have been soothed,
restored and re-
viyed to new years
of promise by the
help of a genera
ton of farmers
who know the
value of the Glow
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
orIaIn Of Opera.

opera originated with the ancient
Greeks In the librettos of Sophocles
and Aeschylus. From the custom Of
unsteady decIaiming the chOruses,
and parts OF the dialogues. came the
modern opera.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

duces one or two
crops Of hay, or
one crop Of hay
and a crop of
seed. As 1t is a
biennial plant,
red clover dies a
natural death aft
er the second sea-
son, but like all
members OF good
families, its work
survives.
Down under
meath the soil
surface the deep
ly penetrating
roots of the
plants have ac-
complished three
I hin gs tha {
should be men,
toned in the obit-
uary notice. The
roots nave OPEN
ed the subsoll
to ventilation and
drainage; til e y
have added nj
trogen to the soil
in partnership
with the bac-
terra {; and finally
have eft quantl-
ties of vegetable
matter in the soil
to furnish hunluS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Shade for Poultry.

Provide shade for the poultry and
live stock during the warm summer
months. 1t will pay In dollars and
cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Marke. surpIus coekereIs.

All cockerels not wanted for next
seasons breeders and weighing around
two pounds should be marketed Rs
soon as possible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

A Philadelphia is the inventor Of
a paper bag the top Of which is rs-
enforced and 50 cut that 1t forms Q
handle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

Does it occur to you that
Madame De Lorde may be dis
covered as a spy by the Ger
mans the first time she tries to
make move? There is a fine
piece Of graphic descriptive
work in the next instalIr1ent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

A Filter for $500. A, spoutlng; q.
Thing; C, Charcoal; D, Cement
Foundation; e, Pipe, Leading From
FILTER to cistern; r, cistern.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-29

seasons models, frequently in combina-
ton with other furs.
Beaver, raccoon, dyed lynx, skunk,
Koionski, Fischer, mole, chinchilla and
squirrel arc the predominatinR pelts
used.
Very dark mink, which has been in
exile for some time again has come to
the front. Long stoles of mink trimmed
with tails are worn with one end thrown
over the other over the left shoulder.
From modish standpoint an oblopg
scarf of black fox with border of cf-
mine and tic Of black satin, finished
with fringe, is sure to be pleasing adj
iunet to the fur array.
Owing to the fondncss for neutral
tints vclvety mole holds popular favor
One fur throw" of mole is made OF
two pieces each three cornered The
pieces are held together with silk frogs
4 This peculiar model fits closely about
the shoulders, buttoning in front with
large fur button. The throw slope!
upward to the center back so that the
wcarcr is assured the back of the mech
will be shielded from drafts or brcczcs
l Another variation is a mole shouide
cape with high collar which rolls u
closely to the throat. Stoles of er
mine sometimes reach almost to thu
knees and wind themselves once ant
Il then again around the neck.
Il In the language of the furrier, erminl
= is the fur Of kings and queens. A NUT
and neckpicce of ermine has small
black tail caught across the bottom O
small. The neckplecc IS in cape ettcc
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-29

a short pad Of cloth finishing with a rib
bon cravat with beaded ends. The full
ness at the sides OF the skirt is confined
with cravat Of the material The bot
tom of each side OF the skirt is banded
with beaver.
A sumptuous evening gown OF black
and white taffeta, striped with silver, has
the sleeveless bodice in surplice effect
trimmed with embroidered silver net
The skirt is drapcd in side panier effect.
and in back into hustle. These draper.
les arc finished with bands Of silver net
dropping over a rose chiffon petticoat
covered with pale pink net with horizon
tai silver threats. Silver braid ant
cloth of silver roses trimmed both thu
skirt and bodice. French blue velve
girdles the waist.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-29

cuffed, bit fancy may have full sway
in sleeves as there arc many novel ar
rangemetts shown.
Huge are the collars, square, round,
pointed or shawl in outline, and they
are often convertible to be worn high
or low. Narrow shoulders and some
form fitted effects are developed in many
of the best models.
KoIonslti, caracul, Persian lamb,
opossum, squirrel, leopard skin, ermine
and mole are employed to fashion many
stunning coats. Wondrous in its ele-
giant simplicity is a moleslein coat fol-
lowing somewhat the lines of the figure,
banded with blue fox. A draped coll
lar, cuffs and muf to match were of
mole edged with fox.
A Koionski short box coat was simply
made and depended upon its beauty for
the workmanship and Chinese pattern
lining used. Smartly chic in military
fashion, Caracul coat gives itself an
unmistatable modish look by its beaver
collar, belt and cuffs.
A Hudson seal coat banded with three
bands Of skunk at the bottom was
jstrongiy indicative of the Louis fashion
Influence. The cape collar, soft rcvcrs,
haring cuffs, almost voluminously full
skirt all proclaimed the inspiration Of
past days.
A short basque coat of Hudson seal
cndearcd itself TO fashions fancy by its
fwide cuffs and convertible collar of nat
ural raccoon.
The beauty and variety of the Innings
is really beyond description, so exquisite
are they that they add tremendously to
the fur garment New solid eolors are
obtained in effective designs. Most en-
trancing are the Chinese figured effects
in old gold, combined with peacock col
oring.
Marvelousiy lovely are the new gold
tones with wide stripes of blue, rose or
green. Handsome afternoon and even-
ing coats arc lined with Sumptuous bro
cades with design either in self color,
or in decided contrast