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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
When MAKING Jam.

When making jam or marmalade try
the following, much asier way
than the old-fashioned one, which re-
quires great amount of stirring Pre-
pare the fruit as usual when making
jelly, and after boiling 1t just long
enough to release the juice pour II into
colander and let it stand five or ten
minutes. Remove the Juice which has
run through, and after working the
pulp through put three cupfuls of
the juice and the same amount Of
sugar into n large shallow pan. Allow
this 10 boil violently until 1t will jell
when tested. Then add one and one
half cupfuls of the pulp and one-half
cupful Of sugar. Stir while this boils
about five or eight minutes and II is
done The result is the same as that
obtained by the old method and the
work is not one-third as great and
there is much less danger Of scorching.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
HAVE WASTED PUBLIC FUNDS
extravaganza of Democratic Party
Bound to Be One of the
Great Issues.

Commenting on Mr.. Hughes New
York speech, Senator Borah said 10
was a comprehensive and well-consid-
cred utterance, and he added: But,
after all, the real issues of the cam
paign have not yet appeared. When
the extravaganza of this administra-
ton is known to the voters it viii be
of tremendous interest to them" There
is, of course, no doubt that the extrav-
agance of the Wilson administration
will be one of the Important issues of
the campaign. While the record speaks
for itself, it is evident that the Idaho
senator believes the voters have much
to learn about the waste of public
funds since the Democrats came into
power. There is promise of enlght-
eminent in what he said the other day
and when he discusses this issue his
speeches will command attention in all
parts of the country.
There We're reasons why this admin
iStradon should have made q special
effort to protect the treasury from the
raids of the pork hunters. One was
that the Democratic platform charged
the Republicans with waste and prom
Used economy in appropriations. The
majority in congress paid no attention
to this pledge, though warned by some
of its own members that the party in
control invited defeat when II es-
tabliShed a new record of extrava-
gance.
Mr.. Borah will find plenty of ma
terial when he prepares his speeches
on the issue which appeals TO him as
one of the most important in the cam
paign. Not even Mr.. Wilson, with all
his skill as debater, will be able to
defend the record made under his adj
miniStration at time when the inn
portance of saving money needed for
defense was apparent. - Rochester
Post Express
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
owe MUCH TO WAR
Democrats Should Be Grateful
for European 0utburSt.
BY Making the Country Dependent
Upon Its Own Industries, Fail
ure of Tariff Revision Was
Largely Covered Up.

II Democrats have any memory
they must recall with regret the cam
paign promises to reduce the cost of
living that did so much to elect Will
son. 1t may be they have memory,
but surely they have no conscience,
for they see with no disturbance of
equilibrium prices of necessities aero
planning out of sight They accept with
complaisance the favorite excuse that
the war is the cause of high prices :;
and perhaps they may be excused, for
Democracy owes much to Europe's out
burst of temper
We were assured that revision of
cost of living, but, fortunately for the
amateur thinkers in economies. the war
came along ana made us dependent
upon our own industries for supplies
of all kinds. Had there been no war
our industries would have been AT the
mercy of the cheap competition of Eu-
ropean products, and while prices
might have gone down, so, correspond
ingly, would opportunity of employ
ment.
Fortunately America seems to have
been born under a lucky star. The
war STAYED off calamity for US and the
people now cognizant of their lucky es-
cape from Democratic laundering do
not propose that the country shall be
administered under the changed condi-
tons that peace will bring by the
hand that has showed itself palsied in
times of crisis. The Republican party
has always been the party of efficiency.
and this will BE- the party to pilot
America steadily through the troubled
waters of international adjustment
after the war.
Meanwhile. as a dying Request to the
country, Democracy might let us know
if all outrageOusly high prices are due
to the war. Or does it feel so CRATE
full to war that anything done in its
name is above reproach.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Nervous2-Need PaddIinn

II is considered beneficial 10 be
whipped or Spanked" provided II is
done mechanically In the mec.uno-
therapy departments Of up-to-Gate in
stitutions. the whipping post" me.
chanicai device for therapeutic pad
ding is an accredited healing ma.
chine.
You are whipped ~ straps Of heavy
cloth or leather attached to two rapi,l-
~ revolving posts When you take
the treatment You step backward into
the flying whips and receive :heir
blows upon your legs back. abdomen
or chest depending upon the malady
from which you are suffering.
The impact Of the straps is just suf-
ficient to set the blood in free circula-
ton. There is no sTnarting. singing
sensation because the straps are broad
enough to eliminate any possibility Of
cutting blow. YOu are padded rath-
er than dashed. The whipping post"
Is valuable In many types Of nervous
ness.-POpular Science.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Sentiment That AppeaIs.

81 have no apologies for Republican
extravagancies. said Mr.. Hughes. II
am just as quick TO condemn that
which is wrong in my own party us |
am anywhere else. don't stand for
what | don't believe to be right, simply
because it is under the banner of a
particular party.
II stand for businesslike admins
tration of the United States. Not
for politics. not 10 reward friends, not
10 build up a personal machine, not
to put myself In any particular posi-
ton of favor, but TO honestly admin
lister the affairs Of the United States
Il desire To see throughout the adj
ministration OF the government" he
said. the tonic of fine ambition to
conserve. We do not want TO main
tain a political almshouse; we do not
want 10 maintain a place Of refuge.
AlmShouses are all right; asylums are
all right. They need public support.
but not support 10y putting incompe-
tency Ia places of public trust"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
MAY HELP OUT HOUSEWIFE
List Of Menus That Give Variety With
the Use of Only the Standard
Foods.

The following menus we're worked
out by class in cookery at the Con-
neeticut Agricultural college, the prob
lem being to plan II dinners, using
only four common foods, beef, pota-
toes, cabbage, and apples. without re-
peating a dish, and TO select apprO-
pirate food combinations and attrac-
tive ways of serving these.
These menus could be used in winter
or summer, and it is hoped that they
may suggest an answer to the house
keepers oft-repeated question. what
shall | give my family for dinner to-
dayT'
l. Roast beef, potatoes roasted with
The beef, creamed cabbage, apple pie.
.. Broiled beefsteak, French-fried
potatoes, hot slaw, baked apples and
cream.
3. Corned beef, boiled potatoes.
boiled cabbage, apple Brown Betty.
!. Beefsteak pie, baked potatoes,
cold Slaw. apple fritters.
3. Minced beef with gravy. Drowned
mashed potatoes, scalloped cabbage
with cheese, Dutch apple cake.
q. Beef croquettes. creamed pota-
toes, cabbage and celery salad with
French dressing, apple tapioca.
Z. Pot roast, scalloped potatoes,
sauerkraut. apple dumplings.
s. Potato soup, Drowned hash, cab
bage and olive salad with boiled dress
ing, apple charlotte.
8. Cold beef loaf German cabbage
with sour sauce, potato salad, apple
snow.
10. Baked beef liver. stuffed baked
potatoes, fried cabbage, apple sauce
and apple sauce cake.
IL. Dreamed dried beef, mashed
Drowned potatoes, cabbage and green
pepper salad with sour cream dressing.
apple slump.
u. Rolled stuffed steak. riced potaa
toes, steamed cabbage with drawn but
ter sauce apple and date salad.-Maud
f. Hayes. DepaI ment of Home Eco
Monies, Connecticut Agricultural Col
leoe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06

turned to see her. And to Lsrry. whose
hand she had hastily dropped just as
Brewster Threw open the double doors
She said, when the pseudo butler had
gone, Il may gain some very impor-
tant information from this man. can't
explain more than mat now. Will you
wait in that room" She indicated a
door leading into q smaller room al
joining her sitting room
Yes, my dear-God keep you" Cap.
tain Redmond answered And he az
once proceeded to carry out her wishes
Ethel breathed a rapid prayer as she
heard Streetman already mounting the
stairs
"Oh, help me &c be brave, Help me
to be ciever-for Larry and for Eng
land"' She turned then to meet the
man who had betrayed her. aud
against whose wits she had low I'M
dertaken to match her own.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06

NO. my dear-not with me-" he ex-
Planned My job will be inside the
German lines-perhaps in their very
army"
His answer struck a chill of fear In
to her-for she could feel fear for him.
But that's impossible she ex-
claimed incredulously. you would be
caught at once"
"Oh. l think not!' he reassured her.
The plan is all arranged--every de-
tail-since before l went away. Now
it's only for me to carry it odt. But
you can't be with me-
Her disappointment was obvious.
But what shall l do" she asked
doubtfully.
THAT We'll see. But somehow We'll
be working together"
For king and country" she ex-
claimed. holding out her hand to him.
For king and country" he repeated
after her. as he took her slight hand ia
his own strong one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Baked onIons.

Peel as many good, firm medium
sized onions as the size of your family
will require. Put them into d sauce
pan and parboil until tender not done.
Remove and drain water carefully off.
Then place in Il deep baking dish, close
enough together so that they will just
swell Season with salt, pepper and
few tiny pieces Of butter. Cover
with a layer of finely rolled bread
crumbs. drop two or three pieces of
butter on these, pour over all one cup
full Of cream or rich milk and bake I'M
til the crumbs are rich golden brown.
Bake I'm a moderate oven. Remove
and serve in individual dishes. either
plain or with a white sauce.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Sweet eherkins.

Fill a tub with salt water enough
to bear up an egg. Put gherklns about
two inches long In this and allow to
stand nine days. Remove them from
the brine and put in fresh, cold water.
allowing them to stand several hours
until hardened. Spread out on a fold
cd cloth TO free them of moisture.
Pack in glass quart jars. fiji with cold
vinegar, and set aside for three weeks
In cool place Then open the Jars.
drain Off the vinegar and add to that
of each jar one cupful of sugar. one
half teaspoonful of extract of mace.
one-half teaspoonful Of cloves and Gin
namon, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Stir until sugar is dissolved, pour the
liquid over the pickles, close the jars
and set away in a cool place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06

And so nobody will be surprised to
find Mr.. Wilson INDUCING In Pecksnif-
fan platitudes concerning the unSelf-
ishness that should inspire the public
service and the part the post office
should play In every community as
The conspicuous gauge and standard
Of what the government is doing for
the people" after his continuous per-
Torrance Of partisanship in office. Mr.
Wilson's record ever since he entered
the White House has been filed with
instances Of saying one thing and do
ing the opposite until the public. learn
ing through sad experience, has come
to judge him by his deeds and NOT by
his words. II Is the only way TO keep
even with his patent reversible mind
Pittsburgh Chronlcle-Telegraph.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
SYNOPSIS.

Georgy Wagstaff, daughter of Sir
George, of the British admiralty, hints at
q laison between her governess, Ethel
WillouShby, and Henry Streetman. Ethel
denies 1t. Henry Streetman calls on Ethel
and while waiting for her talks to Brews-
ter, Sir Georges butler who Is German
spy. about his failure to get at admiralty
papers in Sir Georges possession. He
phones TO German secret service head
quarters. Streetman. the German spy. and
FSeder talias Brewster, the butlerl are
discussing the possibility of war. When
Ethel appears he tries to force her to get
from Sir George knowledge of the sailing
orders to the British fleet Though she
believes him a French instead of a Ger
man spy, she refuses until he threatens
her She hegS him to announce their Sc
cret marriage. as Georgy is suspicious,
bIt he puts her Off. At tea Georgy and
ner lover. Guy Fulconer. tease Sir George.
and StTeetman makes an awkward at
tempt to talk politics Streetman, the
German spy. Sir George Wagstaff British
naval official, Ethel Willoughby secret
wire OF Streetman, and others are having
tea at the Wagstaff home. The party IS
discussing play. Charlie Brown, news
paper man of New York, entertains the
tea party with his views on the threat
ened war in Europe. Guy Falconer de-
clares that If war comes he viii go to
cuba. His mother and Sir George reprove
nun. Charlie says Guy is spoofing. Capt.
Larry Redmond of the Irish Guards. calls
on Ethel. The two had been undeclared
lovers. She tells him of her marriage and
h. tells her Streetman is a German spy
with family in Berlin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
The Soldier Vote.

Newspapers friendly TO the Wilson
administration are increasingly blunt
in their intimations that the president
means to keep the National Guard on
the Mexican border until after the No
vember elections. II is palmer every
day that the purpose is largely politi-
cal.
This situation demands timely pro-
vision for the casting and counting Of
the votes of Ohio's citizen soldiers. It
will be impossible without legisls ion
altering the registration laws and the
statutes governing the franchise in
other respects. If nothing should be
done thousands of citizens Of this state
would probably be deprived of their
votes next fall because they We're pa
triotic and loyal enough TO 60 into the
service of the nation and risk any fate
I'm the army, with foreign war appar-
emily impending.
These voters long before election
day, are likely 70 be decidedly hostile
70 the administration which lodges
and temporizes delays and drifts. I'M
able to map out and act upon a clearly
defined and thorough going national
policy. II ought not to be possible to
disfranchiSe such citizens of Ohio by
sending them to Texas or New Mexico
and keeping them there until after
the election next November. They
must he allowed to have full opportu-
nifty 10 pass judgment upon the ma
tiOnal, congressional and state candi-
dates of the party which is response
BILE for the blunders Of the federal gov.
ernment.-Cleveland Lender.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Fricate!Ii.

Pass through meat chopper
enough pork tenderloin to make two
cupfuls and season with pepper and
salt, one teaspoonful of grated onion
and a quarter teaspoonful of powdered
sage. Moisten one cupful of bread
crumbs with boiling water. squeeze
dry and add to the meat with one beat
en- egg Shape into small cakes. dredge
with flour and brown on both sides in
hot bacO fat, cooking slowly in order
that the meat may be thoroughly
cooked without burning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Protective Tariff Needed.

The return of world peace and the
normal annual food Of IA million for
eign immigrants 10 our shores-at
present suspended to fill the ranks OF
Europe's belligerent armies-added to
increased importauOns of foreign-made
goods To our only open neutral market.
now somewhat restricted by war en-
bargOes and prohibitive ocean freights.
should impress the American people
with the urgent need Of industrial pre-
paredness by the enactment OF re-
vised protective tariff, sufficiently high
TO maintain our present American
standard Of wages and insure to do
nestle industry the right anG the or
portunity to manufacture our own
wants and provide our own workmen
profitable employment, and thus guard
against recurrence Of the hardship
and distress of unemployment which
3arkened the Industrial record nf the
Omitted States in 1914
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Common Sense.

What is this nonsensical talk about
domination Of the Hughes campaign
committee by this, that or the other set
Of political thinkers and doers7
There is only one political idea en-
titled to dominate" Mr.. WlIlcox's
committee. and it is impractical. not at
all historical.
That dominating idea IS to elect Mr.
Hughes president by united purpose
and united effort Let nothing else
dominate or try to dominate.-New
York Sun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06

from her seat and going fearfully up
to her son, laid duplicating hand up
on his arm.
But Guy. you're not going to the
WARP" she said with a catch in her
voice.
why. of course am MOTHER
"Of course he fs!' Georgy wagstaff
repeated after him.
But, Guy-you said you wouldn't
fight" his mother reminded him trem-
uIousIy. Her feelings had Undergone
a sudden change.
81 know" he said. puttisg his hand
upon hers soothingly. "Eut that was
when / didn't believe there would be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
As the Record Stands.

Previous 10 1872 American indus
tries and the nation prOspered under
Republican rdle and the tariff. The
Democrats stepped in, under President
Wilson. revised the tariff downward
and substituted for 1t the income tax
and corporation tax. When the war
was well under way the crippled com
me 'ce between this country and Eu-
rope necessitated another tax. and to-
da- we are paying a war tax In
county that is at peace with the
world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
How Could HeI

Somebody with a mean disposition
has reprinted Ia circular form and
sent around to everybody what the
Democratic campaign text book of
1914 had to say about the sugar lobby.
This makes interesting reading in
view Of the current proposition Of the
Democrats to let the sugar people have
their tariff plank again.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Flo Sandwiches

Cut thin slices of buttered bread in
fancy shapes with fig filling between
each two. Prepare as follows: One
half a pound finely chopped figs; one
half cupful of sugar, One-half cupful
boiling water and two tablespoonfuls
of lemon juice. Mix these ingredients
and cook in a double boiler until thick
enough to spread.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
CHAPTER vIIl-continued.

'Oh, it's everything everything
she told him with dry sob.
Il should never have gone away; or
having gone, should never have come
hack-to make you suffer like this" he
said with bitter selfreproach 1t hurt
him terribly to see her so torn by her
emotions. "There. there, my dear!
Don't cry"' he said. patting her arm
with the tenderness of a woman.
"Oh. let me! Let mer' Ethel cried
f.r the blessed vent of tears had come
to her at last ''Oh, Larry, why
couldn't it have been different?"
Faith, don't know, my dear! But
now with you and me it's only dream
Sf what might have been-and we
must forget" he cOmforted her
hravely.
"Forget?' she repeated brokenly.
: well. we must try to-" he said
I'VE must he friends-the best friends
, In the world"
I'VE can't be just-friends, she told
MIN. She knew that their deep love
for each other would never let them be
merely that.
I'VE must ber he persisted with the
conviction of man who would always
do right. I'VE love each other too
much to be more-or Iess-than the
best of friends"
From the hall outside. voices came
to their ears. And Ethel had scarcely
dried her tears before their friends
had returned to claim them for the din
ner party.
Great Scottr' Guy Falconer ex-
claimed as he came upon them. "Still
Ginning, you two? You never talk to
me as long as thatr' he told Georgy
Wagstaff with mild reproach.
You're not so interesting as Cap
tain Redmond" she retorted with the
cruelty of insolent eighteen.
well. admitting that" Guy said, for
he never plunged voluntarily into an
argument with Georgy, admitting
that, I've seats for the Palace and
we've telephoned to Richmond for a
table SO let's hurry"
Il don't think | can go. after ALL"
Ethel told them then. She knew that
she was in no condition for the banter
ing give and take of dinner-tab BILE con
versation.
"Oh Ethelr' Georgy cried in obvious
disappointment And "Oh, Ethel! Don't
spoil the party" Mrs. Falconer urged.
.Come on, Larry!" said Guy. by
George. you do look glum-just the
same as | did when Georgy first re-
fused me. Now I've got used to it"
While they were trying to persuade
Ethel to join them. Sir George Wag
staff entered the room. He had heard
their voices as he was passing through
the hall on his return from his hurried
visit to the admiralty. And since he
had news that he knew would prove
of great interest to them he had
stopped on his way to his own quar-
tiers.
by Jove. Redmond, I'm glad to see
your' he cried as soon as he caught |
sight of the returned wanderer.
Thank you, Sir George! It's good |
to be back" Larry replied.
"As a Britisher. you've come home
at the right moment" Sir George told |
him gravely as he shook the captains
hand.
you mean that there's news of the |
news?" Ethel exclaimed, |
quick to grasp the suggestion Of some
thing serious in Sir Georges words and
manner both.
Germany hag seclared that a state
Of war exists between herself and
Russia Our Information is that France
Is mODiliZine and will support Rus
siar' Sir George seemed all at once
years older under the added cares of
the impending conflict.
CHAPTER TX.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
CHAPTER X
Hoiat hv lis own petard.

BEG pardon, Miss Wi.oughbyl A
gentleman to see you, by appointment"
In his character of Brewster. Sir
Georges butler. the German spy Roe
der made his announcement in fault
less fashion.
oh in just a minute" Ethel VII
loughby told him. She knew that it
was Henry Streetman who had re,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Many Steals"

President Wilson's signing Of the
public builc'ag, pork" bin as soon
as ii is passed by congress will form
n fitting climax TO a legislative record
uotoriously progressive" In piling up
patronage through rhe federal militia.
federal good" roads, and river and
harbor steals already approved by him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Maple leo

4 cupful of milk, tlree-quarters of
a cupful Of maple strip, two eggs and
one cupful of cream. First scald the
milk In double boiler, then add the
strip ana poGr over the well-beaten
eggs. Return all to the boiler, cook
until thick. strain. cool. add the cream
and freeze
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06
Use Potato Water.

Potato water is excellent for clean
ing spoons and Knives and forks. APP
ply 1t with = soft cloth. All stains
will disappear Immediately. Polish
with a channels leather after this treat
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06

There is no greater tragedy,
in the eyes of men, than the
betrayal of an innocent girl. 1t
Is an incident in human affairs
that has inspired literature in
all ages. and provoked murder
and suicide. With what emo
ton Ethel accepts the fact of
her betrayal and with what de-
termination she sets out to
aVenge the wrong, if such a
thing is possible, is told in this
installment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-06

II have always feared stlll man."
says President Wilson. Come to think
Of 1t, we don't know any stlller man
than Mr.. Hughes.