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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

81 nIe Eueru Mlnnte.

The annual death rate of the human
race is 33,000,000 That's $1,000 n
day, 300 every hour, O. every min
ute. One-half of the human race die
before they are sixteen years old; one
quarter of the human race die before
they IRE five years old. The average
length of a human life is thirty-three
and one-third years Not one man or
ono woman In a million lives to be
one hundred years old. But don't let
this discourage you from taking as
good care of your health as IL it were
q new mOtOrCar.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

A prospective bridegroom made his
first call on his future bride in com
pany with a marriage broker and while
In the parlor waiting for the appear
ance Of the family the broker drew
the young mans attention to n glass
closet containing a handsome silver
set
"Just look at these things" he said.
you can see how wealthy these peo-
pie are"
but Is Il not possible that these ar
ticles were borrowed for the occasion, -
inquired the suspicious young man.
so as TO give an appearance Of
wealth.
what On idea (" answered the agent
reproyincly. who ~ the world would
lend them anythingT
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
shinhuIidinn In South

The demand for ships has resulted
in the growth of new shipbuilding in
dustry In the South. There are about
so vessels now IN course of construction
In the South Atlantic and gulf states.
and the number is constantly increas-
ing. There would seem to be con-
siderable future for the business In
this section, as long as the demand is
for wooden hulls. for all the necessary
lumber is often available within easy
distance of the docks. Thus a num-
Der of ships are being built In New
Orleans entirely Of Louisiana timber
Louisiana oak. pine and cypress being
the only woods used.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
He Couldn't Explain.

The Sunday school teacher was ex-
planning to the children how Sunday
came to be instituted.
1.-The Lord worked for six days"
she said, land rested on the seventh
day. Therefore the Lord blessed the
seventh day and hallowed it. Now
has any child a question to ask?'
Willie put up hi hand.
willie wishes 20 ask q question.
What is it, Willie?"
why did tn Lord pick such dead
day as Sunday for holiday asked
Willie.
The teacher couldn't explain
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Want cuard 20 Stay.

The state council Of defense by a
resolution passed supports Governor
Philips request that the state troops
stay nj Camp Douglas at least through
the month Of September The health
fni northern climate and the large
c8racity Of the camp are cited in the
document. which is sent 10 WISCONSIN
congressman and the secretary Of
war Il is stated that the adjutant
general has prepared Camp Douglas
+a receive 200O men. There are IL
90 Enlisted ia the state Guards at the
present ume.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Kenosha-A drive by agents of the
department of justice against anti
draft agitation has been started in Ke-
nosha. and two men, Ferdinand Krah
and ]. Gottschlich, were sent to jail
and score of others were out under
examination by the federal agents.
They were charged with circulating
literature aimed against army service.
The agents are now seeking men who
distributed a circular recently printed
at socialist headquarters in Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
To Push Safety in Factories.


s. J. Williams was appointed en-
gineer to the industrial commission, to
fill the position left vacant when C..
W. Price entered the employ of the
National Safety council. Williams has
been the deputy Of the commission in
charge of building inspection. His
home is In Madison, but he originally
came from Milwaukee, where he was
engaged in the contracting business.
He will have charge of the entire
work of the industrial commission ia
promoting safety and sanitation In
factories and workshops
Particular attention is given to
plants manufacturing supplies for the
government pursuant to requests from
the National Council of Defense. In
such plants it is necessary 10 maintain
"a very high rate OF speed. and this In
variably results in more accidents.
For this reason, the National Council
of Defense is urging that every effort
should be made TO arouse interest In
safety organization.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Appleton Has $50 GOO Fire.

Appleton-Arthur Wells, IA years
old, admitted he threw lighted match
and cigarette into a pile of shayings,
starting the fire in the lumber sheds
of the Ideal Lumber and Coal COM
pany, causing properly loss of ap-
proximately $4,000 and threatening
for time the entire northeast section
of the city. The entire plant, cover
ing nearly a block, was destroyed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Very truly yours.
Dr. y. a. COHfEONJE,
Oct. 20, 1916. Alanreed, Texas.
Prove What Swamp-Root win Do For You

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer Co.,
Binghsmton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular ffty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.-Ady.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Finds Woman Dead in Chair.

Stevens Point-Mrs. Fred Rosenow,
Sc years old, wife of a prominent fur
niture dealer, was found dead in her
home here. Mr. Rosenow discovered
his wife seated in a rocking chair in
front of the kitchen gas range with
the six cocks turned on. While at
tempting to rescue her he narrowly
escaped death himself Physicians
found him unconscious on the lawn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
New Education Board.

The following appointments 10 the
new industrial educational board were
announced by Governor Philip Rep
resentatives Of employers. f. W.
Schultz, Sbeboygan; Robert Cooper.
Kenosha r. J. Kearney. Milwaukee.
Representatives Of farmers. Miles l..
Hineruan. TomHh George F. Conings,
Eau Claire. and G. f. Hanson. River
Falls. Representatives Of labor, oil
yer Ellsworth Oshkosh; A. W. Tag
CART. Superior a third place On the
board 70 represent labor Is TO be filed
BY the governor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Move Oshkosh Skunk EARN.

De Pere-The Oshkosh skunk farm is
being moved from Oshkosh 10 Green
Bay Several loads of animals have
been conveyed through this city the
past few days. The moving is being
done at night. The farm contains
nearly 1900 animals, which are raised
for their hides
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Favor Rlsk Bate Bureau.

Representative of 81 insurance
companies writing workmen's compen-
sation insurance in Wisconsin met in
the senate chamber of the state capt.
toll and organized the wisconsin com
pensation. rating and inspection bu-
reau. This action was taken in ac-
cordance with new law passed by
the legislature several weeks ago.
The headquarters Of the bureau
will be established In Milwaukee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Good crop Weather.

Prof &. J. Norgord. state commits
sioner Of agriculture, said that the pre-
va.Iine hot weather was fine for grow
ing com and most al other crops. Il
is too hot for tobacco. causing that
crop 70 grow too rapidly The hot
weather is good for all small grain.
which is rapidly rlpening and, IN some
parts Of the state. Is being harvested
Most u ;he having IS finished except
on loW lad and in the northern part
Of enc state aud he ercI-is G8e 10
9uaHtv aua large IN quantity The
weather las been good for fruit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Did you know that felt was invent
ed--accidentally-by saint-Salnt
Clement fourth bishop of Rome?
When he was fleeing from persecu-
ton, his feet became blistered from
walking so he put a layer of wool in
his sandals. The heat. moisture and
pressure converted the wool into flat,
compact mass--felt. The bishop, be-
Ing of an observant and practical turn
OF .nind, had this material manufac-
tured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
slasb.s wife. Ends Own IN.

Stevens Point-As a result of an at
tempted murder and suicide, Mrs.
Augusta Stanka is in hospital fatal
ly injured, and her husband is dead.
Stanka attacked his wife with peck
ct knife. Then he retreated to the
street and severed his windpipe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Call for Food Books.

Madison In great many
public Libraries throughout the
state the effects of the campaign for
food conservation are being felt in the
unusual demand for books on this sub
ject Libraries are placing on special
shelves. or in separate rooms, collec-
tions of books which have to do with
food conservation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Reaents Cannot Lease Land.

Madison - The attorney general ad-
yised the state board of normal school
regents that it had no authority TO
lease land under its control TO a citi-
zens' committee or other persons for
the purpose of securing the location
of a hospital near any state normal
school,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Couple weds on Craft in Lake.

Portage-To be married in a craft
in the middle of lake was the matri-
monial decision of Miss Arvilla Booth
of Beaver Dam and George L. Will
'liams of Fox Lake. Justice T. D.
Hotchkiss tied the nuptial knot in a
craft owned by himself while out in
the center of Beaver Dam lake.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Eather samonl Back IN Madison

Madison-Father Angelo Samoni is
back in Madison. The Italian Catholic
priest who left suddenly last spring to
go east for his health" has returned
to his parish here. Father Samoni
came here from Milwaukee, where it
was said he left because of black-hand
threats.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Hold Italian in murder case.

Racine One Italian is in custody
and police are seeking others whom
they believe know something about
the Staying of Annunziato Ruffalo, an
Italian. % years old. whose body was
found in the roundhouse with bullet
wound in the back of the neck and an
other on the left side of the face.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
La crosse Has Ninth prownino.

La Crosse - The eighth and ninth
drownings in ten days for La Crosse
and vicinity occurred in the Root river
near Hokah, Mimi Charles Steinke,
Is years old. and William Hendrian.
IS years old, persisted when they went
over their depth in the stream.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Woman Killed in Auto Mlsbap.

Oshkosh--Mrs Edward Fouldes Of
Fond du Lac was killed, and Miss
Florence Coyhes. also Of Fond du Lac,
was severely cut when an automobile
in which they were riding, owned by
Michael Steber of that city, turned
over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
HAVE SOFT, WHITE HANDS
Clear Skin and Good Hair by Using
cuticura-Trisl Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Besides
these fragrant, super-creamy euol-
lients prevent little skin troubles be-
coming serious by keeping the pores
free from obstruction. Nothing better
at any price for all toilet purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Motorists Encounter Bear.

Chippewa Falls-Dell Lynn of Cor
nell, while motoring along the rvier
road toward Cornell. encountered a
big black bear. A posse set out on
bruins trail. but failed to connect.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Madison to Make war MunitIons.

Madison - Articles of incorporation
were filed in the Office Of the secre-
tary of state by the Northwestern Ord
nance company. The capital stock is
$780, 600. The concern viii make mu-
nitions Of war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Fond du Lac 49, When the steering
gear on their automobile broke and the
car overturned, Mrs Joseph Halbach,
wife of the asylum trustee, was killed
under the machine. Her skull was
fractured Mr.. Halbach and their two
children were uninjured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
IaIled for SELLING Llnuors.

La Crosse-Twenty-eight men are in
Jail here charged with buying and
selling liquor for soldiers encamped at
Camp Robinson, near Sparta. The
cases will probably come before the
United States grand jury here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Attends National conference.

Commissioner George 7. Harnbrecht
Of the Wisconsin state industrial com
mission has gone TO Washington, u.
c., to attend a meeting OF state Off
GERS In charge Of the administration
Of laws regulating child labor and
similar subjects.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Manitowoc's Population 15.574.

Manitowoc-The population of this
city is 1854. as compiled by Henry
Mulholland. Mr. Mulholland was en-
gagged by twenty local concerns to
take the complete census while he was
taking the annual school census.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
County Fair Called Of.

Beloit-The County Fair association
has announced its decision not to have
a fair this fall. The ground lease
upon the grounds has expired and the
association has not been able to pur-
chase the grounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Neenah The Mace family is the
second family &c give all their boys
az soldiers. one being with the engi-
neers al Milwaukee and the OTTER is .
musician fl the Fourth regiment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Train wreeker Sentenced.

Marinette-Joseph Laska of Chica-
fenced TO three years in the reforma-
tory al Green Bay by Judge " E
Quinlan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
legislative Board is Named.

Madison-Gov Philip has appoint
ed Prof. Eugene A. Gilmore and John
B. Sanborn as members Of the COM
mission for the promotion Of uniform
legislation. They will represent Wis
consin in this work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
chiIdren win Hary .st pota,oe.

Stevens Point-As a patriotic duty
Amherst has decided to close the
schools two weeks during the fall to
permit the school children TO take
part in the digging Of potatoes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Officers Promoted.

alterations in rank in Com
pany L have been made as follows:
William A. Holden to captain Rob
ert A Merrill to major; Harold E.
Markham to first lieutenant; and Alex
Nicol to second lieutenant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Flaopole is Raised at Juneau.

Juneau-One OF the tallest fagpoles
in the state has been erected in the
Dodge county courthouse park in this
city. 1t extends 10 feet above the
ground
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Eiohty-cent Eggs Predicted.

According TO w. F.
Gruetzmacher, president Of the Water
town Poultry association, eggs will ad-
vance TO 50 cents dozen this winter.
This advance is due because Of q
shortage in the present poultry crop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
PLAY at War: One is shot.

Beloit - Premature militarism in
spired Harold Hendee. Z years old. TO
show his little sister how they shoot
people in the war" The girl is recov-
ering from a gunshot wound
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Boasts Four Sets Of Twins.

Observation-Disclosures is doing it's
part to beat race suicide and to fur
nish soldiers for future armies. Since
January four sets Of twins have been
born In one section.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Barron County crops Look Good.

Extraordinarily all the crops in
Barron colnty are in good condition.
A big yield of potatoes, barley. rye,
oats and hay is expected The corn
crop seems to be in poor condition
and will probably be good only for
fodder or ensilage
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
MAYOR Annointed cantaln.

Stevens Point -. DR.. F. A Walters,
for two terms mayor q Stevens Point,
has Just been apprised by the war de-
partment Of his appointment as cap
tain in the medical reserve corps.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Take No Chances.

There's one way TO drive an auto
mobile"
What's tbatf'
whenever you approach railroad
crossing or street car track and a
train or car is coming II You have TO
wonder whether or not II Is safe TO
Try 80 cross, decide that II Isn't
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
First Sunday Lid.

Neenah-As per order of Attorney
General Walter Owens, Waverly
beach. in the town of Harrison, did
not sell intoxicating drinks on Sunday,
This is the first time in history that
Waverly has been closed on Sunday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Ex.AIderman pies Suddenly.

Fond du Lac-Stricken with heart
failure while seated at the bedside Of
his sick wife, Gideon Brunei, 70 years
old, father of Capt A. r. Brunei Of
Company z. died suddenly. He was
former alderman of this city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Call of State Convention.

Kenosha-The annual gathering Of
municipal fire fighters Of the state.
scheduled TO convene here is off II
was agreed to abandon the convention
on account of the war
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Buns "BIind pion Fined s5o

Madison-F H Genske. proprietor
of dry Madison's first blind pig" was
sentenced to pay the maximum pen
atty. $50. or sixty days in Jail
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

st. Paul is to have a business school
for the deaf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Falls in sIeep: His is Broken.

La Crosse-Daniel Hicks took lit
tie nocturnal stroll in the hall of
hotel here and fell out of the third
story window while sound asleep He
sustained broken hip, but will re-
cover.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Two Drown at Oshkosh.

Oshkosh - John Herdina, AZ years
old. of Oshkosh, lost his life at Leon
ards Point on Lake Butte des Morris.
while bathing. Arthur Metzig, Is
years old. of Wolf river, was drowned
while swimming in Wolf river
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

But isn't your son rather young to
join the armyT" ''Well, he is very
young, but, then, he's going to join the
infantry. Boston Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
an in perfer+ IeaIth

Every man Of Company
NJ, of this city. passed the physical ex-
animation at Camp Douglas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Self-love is more commendable at
times than self-forgetfulness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Misunderstood.

Oficer-Next "a breathing exercise.
lnhalei
Student (fumbllne In pockets)-Got
ilghtf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Time improves everything but wom-
en-; they. of course, have ben perfect
from the beginning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Philadelphia 81. Paurs Episcopal
church viii build new home 10 cost
s5OO0OO.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
INSURANCE RATES
REDUCED AGAIN
Order Has lust Been Issued by
the State Insurance De-
partment.
ANNUAL CUT OF 100000
The Reduction Made Last Year In
creased the income Of the Com
panies Doing Business in State,
So They Had a Banner Year.

MadisOn.-The state fire insurance
department has just issued an order
reducing the fire Insurance rates on
frame, iron-clad and brick veneer mer-
camille risks, and this order together
with voluntary reduction filed with
the department by companies on brick.
veneer and frame basis rates. II is
claimed by the department, viii effect
an annual reduction of 100000 In In
surnnCe premiums.
Private fire insurance companies do
ing business In Wisconsin voluntarily
consented" to a reduction In insur-
anc6 rates IN Wisconsin early in 1916,
amounting to total of 100000 an
uuallV
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Don't waste anything. Not even en-
ergy in climbing hills before you come
to Milwaukee News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

If man is able to gain time he
gains everything
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Premium Collections Gain.

The total premiums collected by
these same companies actually In
creased over 100000 during that year,
the largest increase shown in any year
for a decade.
Not only did the reduction not ma
terialize, but the stock fire insurance
companies, despite unusually high
losses, had another banner year at the
expense Of the people who pay fire
insurance premiums.
For every dollar collected by these
companies In Wisconsin last year, IS
cents was retained for profits and eX-
penses, and 40 cents was paid back in
losses.
These facts are shown In the report
of the state insurance commissioner
on the business done by fire Insurance
companies for 1916 The people of
Wisconsin paid total of $7.731, III in
premiums to the private companies
operating in the state in 1915. and re-
ceived $3,45T. 127 in losses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Some girls will promise to marry a
man and some will threaten TO do so.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

The man with the alcohol nose is
true 10 his colors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

An old bachelor says the average
wait of women is until they are asked.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Splendid Medicine
For Kidneys, Liver
and Bladder

For the past twenty years l have been
acquainted with your preparation, Swamp
Root, and all those who have had occa-
sion to use such medicine praise the
merits of DR.. kilmer's Swamp-Root; spe-
cially has it been very useful in cases Of
atarrh or Inflammation of the bladder
firmly believe that it is a very valuable
medicine and recommendable for what il
is intended
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-05-10

Abstracts of title made promptly at
reasonable rates. W. H. Swigget