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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
YES! LIFT A CORN
OFF WITHOUT PAIN!
Cincinnati man tells how TO dry
UP corn or caIlus so it lifts
off with fingers.

You corn-pestered men and women
need suffer no longer. Wear the shoes
that nearly killed you before, says this
Cincinnati authority, because a few
drops of freezone applied directly on a
tender, aching corn or eallus, stops
soreness at cnce and soon the corn or
hardened calius loosens so 1t can be
lifted of. root and all, without pain.
A small bottle of freezone costs very
little at any drug store, but viii posi-
lively take of every hard or soft corn
or callus. This should be tried. as it
is inexper sive and is said not to irri-
tate the surrounding skin.
If your druggist hasn't any freezone
tell him to get small bottle for you
from his wholesale drug house.-adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
New Firm for Eau Claire.

Eau Claire The New Way Ma.
chinery company. 100000 industry
producing farm trucks, tractors and
concrete mixers, will begin operations
here in a few days. The concern is
headed by the inventors of the ma.
chimes, Wege brothers of La Crosse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Closed Bank Reopens.

Madison State Bank Commissioner
A. G Kuolt has announced that the
Readstown bank which was closed On
July IS because Of bad banking meth
DDS has been reopened for business
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Hartford Brewer Dies.

Hartford - Joseph Schwartz. Sr.,
head of the Schwartz Brewing com
pany of this city, died after lingeT-
ing illness, aged so years. The funeral
was held from St. Kilian's Catholic
church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
New Law Goes Into Effect.

Madison-The new workmen's com
pensation act became effective Sept.
and applies to all industrial accidents
in Wisconsin This law increases the
benefits of injured workmen. the leg
islative committee reported, approx
mately 10 per cent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Ia GRANTED Conditional Pardon.

Madison Gov. Philip granted
conditional pardon 10 Thomas ]. Nc
Barron, milwaukee,. who was sent to
the house OF correction on Sept. %,
1916, for q term of three years. He
was convicted of burglary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12

Maiden Rock - Mrs. Paulina Black
of this vicinity was severely injured
by an enraged COW, which attacked
her, breaking three of her ribs and
bone in her face, besides infiicting in
ternal injuries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
weu Known ORGANIZER piss.

Kenosha - Frederick William Rip
ley, Ga years old, long prominent in
fraternal organizations in Wisconsin.
dropped dead here. For years he was
state organizer for the Equitable Fra
ternal union.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Killed PLAYING on Wa on.

Madison-While trying to climb on
wheel Of lumber wagon near her
home, Pearl Quiner, years old, daugh.
ter of William Quiner, an upholsterer.
started the wagon down an incline
and the wheel passed over her chest
and head. killing her.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
JUDGE at Minnesota Falr.

Waukesha William Jones. well
known dairyman. left for the Mime
sofa state fair. where he has been
called to act as judge in the dairy de
partment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Income Tax Fixed.

The income tax assessed in Wiscon-
sin this year will reach about $1,000
600.
This is the opinion Of Nils r. Haul
gen, chairman of the state tax com
mission. who has been examining data
for the present assessment.
This would be an increase of over
81 100000 over the tax last year.
Taxes on individuals will be larger
than previously. Because of the fact
that Wisconsin allows personal prop
erty as an offset it is probable that
only about one-half Of this amount
will he collected IN actual cash.
Last Years Tax Sets Record.
For last year the assessment aggre-
gated 1894 ,393.51. OF this, $3,T43,-
| 1916 was assessed against corpora
tions and 1.G01. 2l3 against individu-
ais.
The tax assessed last year was the
record tax since the law went into e.
feet. In 1912 the total income tax
amounted 10 $3.50. 1880; in !JfS to
| 81. 0s4. 497 40; in 1916 the assessment
was S4,145.6T6.4s. and for 1915, which
was considered poor, the assessment
was So. S37, $1,000
May Re.ofer Bray Bill.
The Bray bill for the repeal of the
personal property offset is ngain
/ talked Of and In all probability the
matter viii come up before the special
session of the legislature 10 be con-
I vened In November.
/ The corporation tax will show an
enormous increase. These increases
were attributed by the tax commission
In their last report to the prosperity
of the country. and much of II due 10
| the fact that war munitions are manu-
/ featured in Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
prominent Attorney Passes Away.

Oshkosh Albert E. Thompson,
prominent attorney of Oshkosh, died
at Waukesha Mr.. Thompson was one
of the best known lawyers in Whine
bago county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
EnIlsts in canteen corps.

Beloit-Miss Mary Booth. daughter
Of the late Judge J. r. Booth, has en-
listed in the canteen corps of the
American Red Cross. and will leave
for France Sept IS She served with
the canteen corps at the NATION and
Charleston, H.. tornado disasters.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Badger Heads Accident Board.

Madison-The International Associ-
alton of Industrial accident boards
will meet in Madison next summer. F.
NJ. Wilcox, Wisconsin Industrial com
mission has just been elected presi-
dent at convention held in Boston.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
$500 Bushels Of Grain Burn.

Portage - Fire destroyed the large
barn on the farm Of Joseph Sobinsky,
southeast of this city. Thirty-fve hun
bred bushels OF grain were consumed
in the fire. which started during an
electrical storm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
veterana to Hold Reunion.

Ripon-The joint annual reunion of
the Dodge County and Seventeenth
Wisconsin Veterans association will
be held in R!non on Oct. 2. Senator
Paul o. Husting viii deliver an ad-
dress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Plan Potato DRYING Plant.

Rhinelander-A $4,000 company is
to be organized here for the production
of potato fakes, dried potatoes con-
vertible into edible form and specially
adapted to army use. Government ex-
periments gave incentive to the under
taking
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Street Fair Oct. "a.

Ripon-The annual Ripon street fair
will take place on Oct. and g. A
special feature will be a decorated
auto parade. open to farmers only. the
cars to be decorated with some prod
uct Of the farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Woman Struck BY Liohtnino.

While milking cow on
her husbands farm at Gibson. eight
miles north of Two Rivers, Mrs. 10
seph Robinson was struck by light
ming and lost the sight of one eye and
the hearing in one ear.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Elected for Thirteenth lime.

Menasha-Pos John Schrei-
beis has been elected treasurer of the
Wisconsin Federation of Catholic So
cieties. This makes the thirteenth
year that Mr.. Schreibeis has held the
office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Auto Struck at Grade CROSSING.

Wausau - track builders lumber
and supply company truck was struck
by a North Western train at a grade
crossing here and demolished. No one
was injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Liohtnino Kills Cattle.

Antigo-Five full blooded red polled
cattle, owned by Grant Gilray Of the
town of Langlade. were killed by
lightning during a storm. The animals
were lying close to a wire fence when
they were struck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Oshkosh FIant Changes Hands

Oshkosh - The Radfard & Wright
company of Winnipeg and Duluth took
over the business of Radford Brothers
and company, in this city, one of the
pioneer numbering concerns and manu-
facturers of sash and doors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
New Plant for Menasha.

Menasha-Articles of incorporation
have been filed by the Edgewater Pa
per company, with capital stock of
$4,000 The incorporators are Gavin
Young, Henry NorthTup and ]. B.
Nash.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12

Beloit-Wilson r. Smith, SO years
old, an inventor who had a part in the
development of several of the inven-
tions which had their inception here,
is dead
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Behrend With aRainbow Division"

Oconomowoc 49, Lieut. George ".
Behrend. Of OcOnomowo., is a mem
Der of the Rainbow division" Of
troops, which left for the east
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12

w. y. Fitzgerald. Milwaukee. was
appointed by Gov. f. l.. Philip as
Wisconsin's coal representative 10 co
operate with the federal government TO
see that Wisconsin is furnished suf-
fcieni supply of hard coal. Mr.. Fitz-
gerald will proceed to Milwaukee
where he will collect daIa and viii
then 90 10 Cleveland. The first thing
that viii be attempted win be 10 Sc
cure the routing Of certain number
If loaded coal vessels for Lake Michi-
ran ports 50 that Wisconsin may be
protected
Works on Coal Shortage.
Governor Philip bent all Of his en-
ergies % Il solution Of the coal short
age question. He summoned Chair
man Carl II. Jackson Of the railroad
commission and asked that all Of the
information on coal shipments 70 the
iaFes be plao-J at once IN the hands
OF Mr.. Fitzgerald. The amount of coal
that has already been unloaded on the
iocss is being computed and the data
is being obtained as 10 what the sup
ply Of coal has been Ia previous years.
Fitzgerald has been the special inves-
tieator for the state board Of public
affairs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12

The balance In the school fund In
come September ] is $359,06l.97 as
compared with $3s5.9lO.76 last year.
TIE university fund income shON2
balance e $574,24T.90 compared with
$3.50 03s.93.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Spoke From Experience.

Bill dessay some women can do
mems work. But they'll never git
mems wages.
Joe (much married)-W otchermean
-Never7 They always 'ave!-Punch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Wren Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

10 srA-tsnE Just Eye Comfort 60 cents ~
pr1rzfsza or mail write for Free Bys Book
1IUEISE EYE REMEDY CO., CHICAGO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-16

WITH fHe occupation "a FadeuE
t8F IeafaH5e allies are moss lu pos
session ID fAe last town south al
fte scrcth held bg Tire Hussiaas
aHd BumaHiHue.
EH Macedonia encounters Be-
tween the tu-tro-Iermau- and Tire
entente allies have taken place
south OF Lake Ocbrida. iH which
the FeutuH- claim to have driven
the French troops across the
xeFna river. Farther south on
the eastern shore 1T Lake HHllk.
the French bnYe made advances
and along the Dorian front thr
British troops have gained some
advantage.
The right bank ri the Iizris rir-
er. except for small strip. has
been cleared Of Ottoman troops.
according t0 London.
Dr. Alfred Zimmerman. German
minister Of foreign affairs. said
yesterday the possibility iii fur
fher attempts by German at pres
eht to bring about peace had been
barred bg the reply IT the eHtpnfe
allies 70 President Wilson's peace
note.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-16

London. Jam. is. The British
steamship Martin. al I.8tn tons
gre-s. and the Swedish steamer
Norma ii l.551 TONS gross. have
been sunk. according te an aH-
uouHcemeHt today ar Eloyds ship
ping agency.
Berue. switzerland. Jan. rs. via
London. s:45 p. W. Official aH-
HauncemHnt vas made today taat
tbe federal council has decided.
as q measure 81 preCauti0n- r.
mobilize ga Jan. - the second di-
vision and the eautingeHfs VI the
fourth and dfth divisions which
have naE set been modified,
London. ban. Is. According t.
an unc8nrirmed report received by
TIuyds the British steamship
Bro0 wood. and the NorW egiaH
steamer EhuIma. have been sunk.
The N0rss euiaH steamer trafieid,
formerly the Alfred Dumais. has
been destroyed through striking
mine. Fight members of her
rren LOST their lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-16

M en- b er Of Audit
Bureau of CALCULATIONS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-28
SARA CONE BRYANT.
 TWILL LECTURE HERE

The announcement of the coming of Sara Cone Bryant to this city has been received with unusual interest and her lecture on Friday evening is being anticipated by many.
 Sara Cone Bryant (Mrs. Theodore Borst) is known to all teachers and parents through her books Stories to Tell to Children and "How to Tell Stories to Children and she is re- garded as an authority on the sub iect by educators both in this country and abroad. Her books are publish ed in England, Australia, France, Japan, Germany and Russia and have recently been translated into "Braille'' for the blind.
 The Fannie A. Smith Alumnae as- sociation, under whose auspices the lecture will be given, is most fortu- nate in being able to present Mrs. Borst and her program promises to be a delightful one. It will be divided into three groups and will include, Stories For the Little Ones,"A A"Stories For the Older Children" and Stories Poetic and Historic"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-28
CORTEZ 0. ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating, jobbing speciality. 3O51 Main and Hillside Avenue. Phone 326-2.
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French Horn Player With N. Y. Orchestra
 Given Watch and Chain

Peter Biroschak, French horn player with the New York Symphony orchestra, was presented with a gold watch and chain last night, gift from his fellow members in the Coast Artillery Corps band. MT. Biroschak, whose home is at 2024 Seaview avenue has been playing with the New York symphony orchestra this season. He has been with the Russian Symphony and other big orchestras. He played last night at the concert given by the Oratorio society.
 The presentation took place at the Bridgeport Musicians association rooms where the orchestra was enter tained after the concert. Paul G, Coulding, leader of the Coast Artillery band made the presentation. The gift vas so much of surprise to the 7oung musician that beyond rnurmur- ing Thank you," he was unable to ..eply. Although one of the youngest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-28
FEW STAMFORD
 VALUATIONS GUT IN RELIEF BOARD
Only s6,ooo Clipped From List, Leaving It About
 $8,50o,0O0
Especial to The Farmer.)

Stratford Feb. 2S-The board of relief made the ,fewest reductions this year ever recorded in the history of Stratford. Only $6,O00 was cut from the grand list by the board. Most of this was from undeveloped land which is only used as farmland. Fol lowing a meeting of the board of as- sessors and relief, it became known today that Stratford's grand list this year will be about $8,500,000. With the grand list the highest ever in the town, it is expected that a tax rate of 15 mills for the first district and IA mills for the second district will be levied at the adjourned an nual town meeting to be held at the town hall, Monday evening, March 12.
 The Stratford branch of Red Cross will meet this evening at the Strat- ford Trust Co. A committee of three consisting of Harry A. ,Burnes, Burton c. Warner and Harola DeLacour> will appoint 25 aides to help carry on the work. On Saturday evening, March 10 a mass meeting will be held at which 100 persons will be selected to canvass the following Sunday. The committee expects to complete the canvass in, one day. Already 125 members have enrolled in the branch.
 Oliver Wayne Steward, of Chicago, formerly a member of the Chicago legislature, will deliver an address at the Congregational church. Friday evening. March 2. MT. Steward is a member of the Flying Squadron and will speak on the work the organiza- ton has done and is doing throughout inc country. He has visited the cap ital of every state in the nation and has held meetings in 255 cities and towns. A journey of more than 65,- GOO miles has been made.
 Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party" is the name of a play which the Star of Rrogress Dramatic club of New Ha- ven. will give Thursday evening, March 15, at Red Mems hall, Strat- ford, under the auspices of Star of stratford, No 32, Shepherds of Beth lehena. Dancing will follow.
 The Parochial society of Christ church will ho1d it's annual meeting Friday afternoon at o'clock in the new parish house. A full attendance is urgently requested.
 CORTEZ 0. ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating, jobbing a speciality. 3O51 Main and Hillside Avenue. Phone 326-2.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-28
AMERICAN LINER
 FINLAND DOOCES GERMAN U-B0ATS

New York. Feb. 28-The arrival of the steamer Finland from Liverpool today added the sixth and last of the American line fleet here held by the German menace. The Finland is the third American liner to leave Liver pool since the beginning of the Ger man blockade. The New York and the Philadelphia preceded her.
 The Finland, which left Liverpool at II a. m. Feb. IS, with all lights out, brought ITO passengers, among them United States Senator -elect Frederick Hale of Portland, Maine; Winslow s. Pierce of New york; Frank H. lSimonds, of the. New York Tribune, and Lady Richard Wellesley, whose husband British army officer, was killed in the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-28
LAKE COMPANY EMPLOYES WILL
 JOIN RESERVES
Government Preparing for Eventualities, By Precau-
 tions Against Spies

A step that may be a preliminary to the United States taking over for government operations in case of war; plants making munitions for the Unit ed States is seen today in the request to the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. that it's employees be enrolled in the Connecti- cut Naval Volunteer forces.
 It is expected that similar requests will be received at the American & British Co.,, the Bridgeport ProJectile Co., and other plants in this city, ut up to noontime today they had not been received.
 Inf compliance with the request transmitted to Lake Co. officials by the navy department several days ago mo- tice was posted yesterday at the Lake plant, detailing the situation and ask ing that the men volunteer for naval reserve service under the required oath.
 While this enrolment in the pro- tective forces of the United States is not obligatory at this time, and the report that all who fail to comply with the request will be discharged, is denied by officials of the Lake Co.,, IS DO1oVOQ that III tIlo event Oh GU tual warfare the government scarcely would permit the presence of persons in yards devoted to construction of government boats v-'o were not amenable to government control.
 It is furthermore advanced as prophecy by militia, and munltlon- making officials today, that those en- rolling in the militia service under these conditions, if skilled craftsmen at boatbuilding, ammunition or arms making scarcely would be taken to the front for defense purposes because of their more useful service in build ing, operating and instruction at home.
 At the Fake plant in this city it was saitI today that sufficient time since the posting of the notice had not elapsed todGy determine what per centage oH employees would join the militia service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-28

 in years, MT. Biroschak is considered one of the best French horn players in America. He recently graduated from the Danlrosch School of Music, New York city. and was the only brass instrumentalist to graduate with his class.
 Warren s. Reynolds. another mem Der of the association, who is to go to Pensacola, Fla, to study aviation with the recently formed aeronautical section of the National Naval Volun- teers, was presnted with a fountain pen. The presentation was made on behalf of the association by President Albert E. Eccles.
 Next Sunday afternoon at 3:30 the Symphony orchestra of 40 pieces. Samuel Davey, director, will play another concert. A buffet lunch was served last night and an impromptu musical program given.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-28
CHAIN co. WILL
 AID RED GROSS
 CAMPAIGN HERE
Manufacturers Have Unique Plan for Increasing
 Subscriptions

Red Cross ,campaigners in this city were elated today over an announce ment from the American Chain Co.,, thatS for every employe of the con- cern enrolled as' an annual member, . the company will contribute a dollar raising that employee status in the society to that of subscription mem ber." As ..su bscription member the employe win receive the American Red Cross Magazine for a yean
 The generous response of the Chain Go. to. the request for manufactur- ers' cooperation in the campaign for 10000 members here met with real enthusiasm at headquarters where the work is now in full swing. M Y
 Other factories in the city will fur ther the campaign for membership, and already a committee of 1nanufac- turerss under the chairmanship of James c. Lud1um, is at work. Mem bership applications will be distribut- ed in all plants and the committee is devising system whereby the re- turns will be efficiently and expedi- tiously checked up.
 Boy Scouts are aiding in the fac- tory campaign. Every afternoon sees scores of khaki-clad youngsters at the headquarters receiving blanks and posters which they deliver to the fac tories of the city.
 Dffder the direction of N. E. Cort- wright, canvass of theNpublic school teachers is being made today. Pupils are not asked to join but any desirous of membership will gladly beSenrolled i, in the teachers division.
 Angelo Veneruso, a prominent Italian-American of the city, reported to headquarters today that Italian speaking residents of Bridgeport are afiame with enthusiasm over the cam paign. MT. vener1ss is president of the federation of Italian-American societies and has charge of the mem bersfip campaign among those organ izations. Officers of the several socie- ties afi1iated with the federation are his aides
 The Red Cross work at St. John's church par1ors is continuing daily. in addition to that being done at Sea- side Institute. and volunteers are well come at both places.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-28
NO CHANGE IN PRICE
 OF TONsORIAL WORK

'"The prices of slaves and haircuts will remain the same as they have been-15 and 25 cents'' said William Rosenbaum, president of the Journey men Rarbers' union, this morning.
 Five members of the union and five persons representing the boss barbers held a conference last night in the Ar cade barber shop and the boss bar bers asked the union to sanction proposed raise to 20 and 35 cents. This the union refused to do
 We have to protect the small shop,' said Mir. Rosenbaum. "It isn't every man that can pay 20 and 35 cents, and most of the patrons of the smaller shops cannot pay this."
 The boss barbers of this city are not organized and they are not unanimous. union officials say, for the increase.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-28
tsNorthern Africa
 and Mediterranean"
 Free Lecture Topic

H. C.@ Ostrander, one of the best known travel lecturers i'm the coun- try will describe ''Nsrthern Africa and the Mediterranean" tomorrow evening at the High school He comes here under the. auspices of the Public Library MT. Ostrander's lec- ture is illustrated by some of the most intimate and remarkable views ever taken in this mysterious section of the world. There is no charge for admission and Librarian Calhoun urges the Bridgeport public to pack the big auditorium.