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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

Beloit - After a service of three
years in Beloit as pastor of St. Pauls
Italian Catholic church. the Rev. A.
Giovannoini plans 10 give up the par
ish to go to Salt Lake City. He has
organized a strong society here and
built a fine church
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
VIII Erect 100 Homes.

Manitowoc - Provision has been
made for the erection of 100 new
homes here, twenty-five of which viii
be built Immediately A company has
been organized. backed by the city's
TWO largest industries. the shipbuild-
ing and aluminium companies, which
will have charge of the project.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
NormaIs seek ss.a1o. COS.


Recommendation for the appro'
priation of S3,319,O00 for opera
ton. capital and maintenance of the
nine state normal schools will be
made to the legislature 10y the STATE
board of education, according 10 the
budget approved by that body for the
biennium. 1917 and 1918. Following
are the items that make up the
BUDGET:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
az Aaainet searlet go.

Beloit - To prevent spreading OF
scarlet fever a room in the Strong
school has been closed for fumigatfon
nd to keep the children apart for
few days. Three cases Of scarlet fever
have developed within a week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Mexico Needs Teachers.

Madison" School teachers and mis-
sionaries viii do more to restore or
der in Mexico than bullets" according
to Abel Cantu, native of Mexico and
a professor of Spanish at the Univer-
sity Of Wisconsin. only 90 per cent
of the people can read and write"
says the professor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Adopt New Road system

Stevens Point-The trunk line road
system with IL mill tax has been
adopted by the Portage county board.
About s35,500 will be expended for it
in 1917 and several thousand dollars
of other money on other roads.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
offers Lighting Contract.

Appleton - Appleton has plans
whereby it hopes to secure better
lighting. Manager A. X. Ellis of the
Wisconsin Traction, Heat. Light and
Power company has submitted an offer
to the city council
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
60 Woman founa go

Portage. Mr.. Eliza Phelps. sew
enty-one years old. sister If Hon.
F. ! Kinba,i and postmistress ar
Biggsville for L years. was found
dead on the floor % her home. Death
was due to neuralgia Of the heart.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
AurIcuIture course At Amberst.

Plainfield-A short course in agri.
culture is to be conducted at Amherst
this winter under the direction of the
county agricultural agent. J. M. Coy
ner 1t will be opened early in De
cember and will continue fourteen
weeks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Hands Injured bv ExnIosion

Oshkosh Mrs. Herman Kranuse.
wife of the caretaker of the e. p.
Sawyer farm at Waldwic in the town
Of Algoma. had both hands mutilated
when she tried TO open fulmir ating
cap with 6. hairpin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Workman Injured Fatsllv

Beloit-Fred Lust. workman with
a construction crew fell from n
car In the new yards Of the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & St. PAM company
here and susu't1ed injuries Whit iii
probably prove 'atai. He had leg
cut of and ihe other broken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
odious Comparison.

II have seen potatoes worth theIr
weight In gold" said the man from the
Klondlke.
The idea" exclaimed Miss Cayenne,
"of comparing anything SO precious as
potato to mere jewelry."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Cut Dawn Ennensea

Plainfeld-The county board met at
Wautoma and voted against employing
a county agricultural agent. they
also defeated resolutions appropriate
ing $500 to aid the County Agricultu
raj society. and voted against appro
priating $500 for the county fair.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Record Price Is Paid

Green Bay-Pay day at creameries
in Brown county this week gave the
farmers what is believed to be rec
ord price for butterfat At the South
Lawrence butter and cheese factory
asa cents pound was paid.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Same Principle.

Willis-what system do these mill
tary airplanes work on?
Gillis-One person runs the machine
and the other is just an observer, but
both of them fight.
willis--I see; just like being mar
ried.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
No APPROXIMATION hesded

Manitowoc - Trustees of Maple
Crest sanitorium here. in their annual
report to the county board state that
the institution is self-supporting and
no appropriation is asked for the next
year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Badly Injured in Runaway.

Wautoma-The team of William
Eichstadt became frightened and ran
away throwing both Mr.. and Mrs.
Eichstadt out, the wagon passing over
the latter. Mrs Eichstadt. who is "
years old. sustained serious injuries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
No Closed Season for Indians

Ashland-The Bad River Indian res
ervation at Odanah is among the best
hunting grounds in upper Wisconsin.
The Indians know no closed season,
for they can legally hunt on their res
eryation at any time
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Took Mercury Tablets

Prairie du Chen Henry Laytin
saloon proprietor, as a result of acct
dentally taking brichloride of mercury.
is in a serious condition in a hospital
here. Physicians say he will live
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Steamer 70 Toueh penere.

Depere-Depere viii have a regula;
lake boat line next year, the owners
OF the steamer Saugutuck Of Escanaba
having decided TO place this port on
IT'S route
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Lumhsrmen Meet Al MerriIl.

Oshkosh-Final arrangements were
completed for the Northern Lumber
mems craftsmanship conference, which
will be held at Merrill. Dec. s, 9 and
10.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Reloit Adonts Niokname.

Beloit-This city, suituated on the
boundary between Wisconsin and Hi
nois, wishes to be known as the
Gateway city"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
School for Case EmpIoxes.

Racine-A school for its employees
has been established by the Case
Threshing Machine Company in it's
plant here. The school viii be con-
Quoted in cooperation with the CON
tinuation school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
wild Swans at PIainhsld.

Plainfeld--A flock OF twenty-seyen
swans were seen recently on Sandy
lake This is the second flock of these
birds. that has been seen on the lake
in more than twenty years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

Stevens Point Felix Drifka, an
Amherst Junction potato buyer. has
been bound over to the circuit court
charged with short weighing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
RaffIes Barred at PORTAGE.

Portage Sheriff Briese has ordered
all punch boards and prize raffleg. re
moved from the saloons, cigar sto es
and other business places.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

It's difficult for a woman TO UNDER
stand why it always rains shortly af-
ter she has had her front windows
cleaned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Short weighing Charmed.

Stevens Polnt-FeIix Drlfka. an
/ Amherst Junction potato buyer. has
/ been bound over to the circuit court
charged with short weight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Pick Strawberries b y <er1ber.

Ocononowoc- Tue R.v W J Perry
picked severet large. strawberries in
his Earden b e. something unusual
Tor November ia Wisconsin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
In a Dilemma.

Dear me !"
"Huhl"
"Baby's rich uncle wants to kiss him,
and here 1 had just got the child nice
ly sterilized. kansas City Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

Life is growth from little things
to great.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

Next to a clear conscience. for solid
comfort, comes an old shoe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06
Have Machine Bead your Ruas.

Housewives the country over will be
interested in the marketing of newly
invented machine to beat rugs and car
pets. The fabric to be cleaned is laid
on the ground. The machine runs over
II on wheels. Fails, operated by turn
Ing a crank. beat the carpet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

BY giving all square deal you give
satisfaction all around.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

Anuric cures Backache, Lumbago,
Rheumatism. Send l0c. DIR. V, NJ. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, for large trial package
Adv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

You gotta get down 70 bizness, 1t
won't come down TO you.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

Even little pin In girls belt may
disturb young mans mental poise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-06

For the present year and the future,
however. there is an additional school,
that of Eau Claire, which was opened
last September.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
rhe par.on Bird

Among the feathered Inhabitants of
New Zealand there Is bird called the
parson bird, or tut. 1t is about the
size and shape of u blackblrd, but has
pair Of delicate white tufts at its
throat and Is a glossy dark green 9TH
erwise. which looks black in the sun
shine 1t can he taught to crow. to
speak, to whistle tunes. and. besides
these tricks, 1t has repertory which
Is not often equnied by any other
feathered songster. At vespers 1t has
n note like the toll Of bell or the
clear. high note Of an organ. 1t can
mimic every bird in the bush to per-
lection. 1t will break OF in the mid.
die OF an exquisite melody and in
dulge in strange melody Of sounds
which are impossible to describe. but If
you can imagine 1.-THE combination of
a cough. laugh. sneeze, with the
smashing of pane Of glass;" 1t will
be some approach to the idea.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
A Royal sn.k. sI.uaht.r.r.

The secretary bird" is one of the
most precious birds in South Africa
1t is royal game. and any person de-
stroying one is liable to fine of $50
Majestic looking birds. they stand
about three feet high and generally go
In pairs. They are Of drnb color. with
black, feathery legs. and are valued for
their propensity for killing snakes.
Where the secretary bird is seen there
are sure to be many reptiles about.
The bird beats down its adversary
first with one wing and then with the
other. at the same time trampling on
1t with its feet until the snake is suffi-
ciently stunned to catch 1t by the head
with its claws. Then the bird rises far
up in the air and drops its victim to
the ground to be killed. By this means
thousands of venomous reptiles are de.
stroyed.-IOndon Scraps.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
TREES IN BOOKS.
Probably the Most Curious Collection
>. Volumes In the World.

>. Volumes In the World.
There ,s perhaps one of the most
curious collections Of books In the
world to be found in small town on
the continent of Europe. says the Lon
don Tit-Bits. It Is really botanical
collection. Outwardly each volume pre-
sents the appearance Of block of
wood. and that Is what 1t actually Is.
But an examination reveals the fact
that 1t is also complete history of
the particular tree which 1t represents.
At the back of the book the bark
has been removed from a space which
allows the scientific and the common
name Of the tree to be placed as title
for the book. One side is formed from
the split wood of the tree. showing its
grain and natural fracture. The other
side shows the wood when worked
smooth and vanished. One end shows
the grain as left by the saw and the
other the finely polished wood. On
opening the book 1t Is found to con-
tain the fruit, seeds. leaves and other
products Of the tree. the moss which
usually grows upon its trunk and the
insects which feed upon the different
parts of the tree. These are supple
mented by full description of the
tree. In fact. everything which has a
bearing upon that particular tree Sc
cures place In the collection.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
THE RUINS ON THE HILL.
Where Richard Of the Lion Heart
Dwelt In France.

Dwelt In France.
Perhaps the loveliest spot in all the
winding miles Of beauty along the
river Seine between Rouen and Paris
is Petit Andely. Ragged and shattered
looking. the stony hills rear proudly up
above the placid river and sleepy town.
and squarely upon its crest looms the
ruin of Richard the Lion Hearts Castle
Gallant. a great. burst keep and a
few bits of massive wall. Once the
castle Haunted its menacing leopard
standards against the blue and white
and gold of the Frankish skies, but
that was before Philippe Auguste
stormed and smashed 1t and smashed
the townsfolk while he was doing it.
Now, ghostly and wan, the stark
ruin shimmers upon Its hill. with never
q single spenr to CLINT from keep or
barbican. The spears are still grow
ing far below-the stout young poplars
on the river bank and island sentinel
ing through golden days when the riv-
er il cleaning Jade; in the fiery sun
sets, when 1t mirrors back every
sturdy limb and feathery frond. and
all the silent blue nights. when the
stars bend cracking down to whisper
and coquette and the ripples chuckle
softly against the rich brown banks
Arthur Stanley Riggs In National Geo
graphic Magazine.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25

The postoffice authorities have is
sued orders that no more Large and
UNUSUAL shipments" of so-called par
Gel post matter will be handled. The
new instructions are said to provide
that not more than 200 pounds of
parcel post mail shall hereafter be
received for any one addressee on
the sane day. This means that the
day of large and spectacular ship
ments of heavy commodities is over
with. The 5O-pOund package OF GER
tain necessaries will be continued,
but the shipment of all the pressed
brick and cement used In the con-
struction Of = modern business block,
rs recently happened ut Vernal,
Utah, is likely = thing Of the past.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
BULBS IN A BOWL.
An Easy Way to Cultivate Mlniaturs
Floating Gardens.

rIoAtin3 0aToene.
A novel way of growing bulbs. such
n crOcuses. has been tried with good
success. After securing the bulbs the
next thing In to get one or two rather
large corks. Through these holes are
bored and the bulbs fitted into the
openings In such way that the under
side. from which the roots spring. Is
near the lower part of the cork.
Now obtain n large shallow bowl and
Oil this with pure water. Float the
corks. with the bulbs In plnce. on the
surface and set the whole thing aside
In rather shady position for two or
three weeks. At the end Of this time
1t will be. noticed that the roots are
growing down into the water; thence
forward place in sunny window
should be selected.
The upper shoots Of the bulbs will
start to grow rapidly. and at this time
1t is good plan to arrange a little
moss to hide the upper surface Of the
cOrks. or. II preferred, however. grass
or some other seed. such as cress, may
be sown to provide a green covering.
There Is nothing to do but to keep
the bowl well supplied with water and
change this now and again. Finally
the flowers emerge. and then the effect
10 extremely pretty. The bulbs may be
planted in this way any time up to
early January, though naturally the
sooner they are started the earlier they
will blooms. Leonard Bastin In ct.
Nicholas.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
vlc1oRIA's LETTERS.
Royal Secrets That Ar. Stored Away
In Buckingham Palace.


I'VE may wonder II the world win
ever be allowed to see the private cor
respondence amassed by the late Queen
Victoria" says writer. 1t is stored
away in a strong room built into the
walls Of Buckingham palace. and the
queen shared her confidence with no
one.
So long as she WINS physically able to
do 30 she opened and closed the safe
herself and arranged its contents
When she was too feeble to do this she
employed an old and trusted secretary
but even he had to work under the
royal eye. He was never allowed to
keep the keys nor to read the letters
that he handled.
Queen Victoria was always a volumi
nous letter writer, and she was In con
slant communication with most of the
royalties in Europe. Every domestic
secret and privacy of royalty during
half century is said to be represented
by the contents Of this wonderful safe.
and 1t is easy to believe that the mod
ern historian would find his hands full
II he were permitted to browse among
these letters.
But probably he will have to wait q
few hundred years, and then his pop
ular audience will be languid one. 1t
Is one Of the ironies Of life that we can
never have thing when we want IT,
Pittsburgh Press.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
Lindstrom-Dixou

Carl J. Lindstrom and Miss Iona
l.. Dixon were married at st. James
church, at Z O'Clock last Saturday
morning, November 18th. Miss Eva
f. Skinner and Albert Rooney at
tended the bride and groom. The
only other witnesses were the brides
parents and young brother.
The young couple departed on
their wedding tour Immediately after
breakfast.
During the short time Carl has
been in this part OF the country he
has made good. These are the kind
of young men we are glad to have
with us. The bride is one of our
popular young ladies.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
The open evidence of jealousy is .
tacit admission Of inferiority.
1t is sometimes better not to know
what others fear you do.
Oeafness Cannot Be Cured

~ local applications, A. they cannot reach
s nnix a nr portion Of the ear. There 70
oy constitutional remedies Deafneee l.
caused BY an innamed condition Of the mu-
this tube Il innamed you have . rumbiins
soond or Imperfect hearing. and when Il iS
uniee. the Inflammation can BE- taken out
a s.a THIS tube restored to its normal condi.
uon. nearing will be destroyed forever; nine
Srssc OUT OF ten are caused BY Catafrh.
which 70 nothing but an innamed conditio.
OF the mucous 1urfacee
we viii give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (caused By catarrhl mat
sannot De cured BY Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars, free "
- ]; CHENEY CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold BY Druggists, 7sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for eonstipatfoa
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
silver Sword Of Hawaii.

One of the most curious plants In
the world and one Of the greatest in
terest to all botanists is the silver
sword. This exceedingly rare plant.
with its magnificent silver spines and
handsome crest. may still he found in
profusion in the upper part Of Kaupo
gap. the southern outlet of the vast
extinct crater of Haleakala, on the
island Of Maui. 1t flowers from July
to October and occurs hardly any
where else I'm the world. Even stranger
Is the variety known as the green
sword. which occurs only in Haleakala
crater and is unknown to exist else.
where.-Honolulu Star Bulletin.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25

The high school entertainment last
Thursday, was, as predicted In these
columns, a literary and Evolutionary
treat, and greatly enjoyed by the
large audience in attendance The
University of Colorado is to be COM
mended for such high class entertain
ment in connection with Its extern
sion work. Professor Barrett made
hit in Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25

The kingdom Of Portugal counted in
its royal house one of the men who
hold first rank in scientific attainment
and practical application. He was the
son Of John l. Of Portugal and Queen
Philippa. who was an English princess.
He spent his life in sending out ships
on voyages Of discovery. and 1t was
through this Prince Henry. called 1.-THE
Navigator" that Columbus got his idea
Of seeking for a new land across the
Yea.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
THE MEEKER HERALD
Attention, Pioneers!

The Pioneers Dance for 1915, will
be held at Rooney hall on the even
ing OF December It'll. All pioneers
are invited. If you don't get card,
come anyway. Some are bound to
be overlooked in sending out cards.
Remember the date.
l.. s. BLooMFIELD,
President.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25

And some think they would have
done better If the "'rerrible Teddy"
had been carrying the 'banner." Aw.
come of: W.. would have gone through
MN Ike the Empire State Express
going Though II litter of pigs.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
Carrots,

Carrots were first introduced into
England by Flemish gardeners in the
time of Elizabeth. and in the reign Of
James l. they were still so uncommon
that ladies wore punches Of them on
their hats and on their sleeves instead
Of feathers.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
WHAT SHAILICIVE?
Gifts for Everybody---Young and Old
SANTA CLAUS

Is coming soon and will make our
store his headquarters. Christmas
time is childrens's time and we
have endeavored to please them
in our selections and invite you to
bring them in and let US show our
lines before they are broken.
By making a partial payment
you can make your selections now
and we will put them away for you
and avoid the Christmas rush as
well as the advantage of a more
complete line to select from.
MEEKER PHARMACY.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
81 Bailey and the Mobley boys, OF
the lower country, were in Monday.
St. James Church.

Sunday next before Advent.
7.SOa. m. Holy Communion.
9.45 am. Church School.
l1.0O a. m. Morning Prayer and
sermon.
7.Dp. m. Evening prayer and
sermon.
The Pastoral letter Of the House of
Bishops will be read at the II o'clock
service.
Thursday being st. Andrews Day
as we'll as Thanksgiving Day service
will be held rs follows:
7.30 a. m. Holy Communion.
1000 q. m. Morning prayer and
sermon.
PHILIP NELSON,
Priest In Charge.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25

Mrs. Horace NJ. Towner. of Corn
ing, Iowa. was guest at the Meeker
Wednesday. Mrs Towner has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Albert
Pierce.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
Notice to Grocery Buyers

Mrs. G. H. Henderson will demon
strate F. F. o. g. Coffee and Grocer
les at Jeffries Bros. Monday. Tues
day and Wednesday,, November "a,
% and 20. Everybody invited.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25

Those of our readers Interested in
the Federal Farm Loan proposition
should read the short article on this
subject, which appears on another
page of this issue of THE HERALD.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25

Newspapers should not find it nec-
essary to apologize for publishing
political matter. Nowadays the great
mass of the people form their opin-
ions by reading instead of being
swayed by political orators. The
press has supplanted the stump
speaker.-Lamar Sparks.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25

Mrs. Gentry has moved from her
town residence to the old Gentry
homestead east of town, which has
been run for several years by r. G.
Lyon. MIR. Lyon has moved into
town.
The Meeker herald., 1916-11-25
Not Fatal.

II hear there is an execution In the
house over the way
"YOu don't say so!''
Yes. indeed. They're hanging some
wall paper" Baltimore American.