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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

The offer of Sweden to mediate be
tween Russia and Germany may prop
erly be regarded as an unfriendly act.
according TO authorities in interna-
tional law in Washington. who de-
clared that the recognition by Sweden
OF the bolSheviki government was of
itself preiudicial to the interests of
the allies and might be regarded as de
liberate hostile. Sweden. IL was
charged, had gone out of her way &c
befriend the central powers by offer
Ing mediation. recognizing the bolshe-
Wiki as the national government of
Russia wien such recognition had not
previously been extended by either of
the belligerent groups. creating the APP
pearance of acting in a partisan man
ner for a selfish interest," rather than 10
promote the cause OF peace In the
world. Sweden also made the offer
and granted recognition of the boil
Sheviki despite the refusal Of the Rus
sian legation at Stockholm to recog-
nize the authority of the maximalists
HAhb AhN III AHt pms
bOlshevi6i by Russian diplomats
throughout the world. This circuni-
stance was taken to aggravate the
Swedish offense, but il was indicated
that there was nothing the allies could
do TO resent it further than to disclose
their displeasure. which, however.
would be of little practical effect on
account of the restrictions they al
ready have placed on Swedish com
merce and communications as a re-
suit of the secret service the Swedish
foreign office rendered to Germany I'M
der the protection of Swedish diplo-
matte immunity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Need OF Haste.

A man whose duties keep him up o.
nights, entered downtown restaurant
at late hour one evening, relates an
exchange. He glanced at the clock,
then at the calendar. then at the menu.
from which he ordered frugal repast.
Then he waited. nervously.
AT the end of ten minutes, he sue
ceeded In catching his walters eye.
Look here, how long am I going
to have to wait for that grub / or
dered?" he inquired.
"Oh. guess 1t won't be long, now"
yawned the waiter. "In a hurryf"
I'm hurry? Say, l ordered meal
without meat because II is meatless
day. And If l have to wait five min
utes longer, II will be wheatless day.
and won't get thIng!"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
BoSCREE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-one
years in all parts Of the United
States for coughs. bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat. especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient a good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning,
gives nature a chance TO soothe the
inflamed parts, throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold in all civilized countries.
so and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
PITY Father.

Carl. aged three, and his baby sister
of eighteen months slept In the same
room as their parents. Carl woke up
early and tormented his still sleepy
father with questions.
Father, can COW speak,"
"No. my child"
Father, can a dog speak,"
The father. thinking carl was going
through the entire list of animals that
he knew, said severely:
"No animal can speak. And you
must now keep quiet for father wants
10 sleep"
For long time the child remained
quiet; then being no longer able to re-
strain his curiosity, he asked timldly:
Father what kind of an animal Is
babyT"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

81 don't see why you want to hire a
large hall for your musicale. You've
only got about a score of friends that
you're going to invite"
81 know, but I've got several score
of enemies l am not going TO invite,
and want them to know that l had
plenty of room"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

A CHRISTMAS armiSttce Is urged i'm
a message to all belligerent countries
by the Swedish Peace Arbitration So
ciety
The war trade boards terms on
which exports of food would be per
mittcd to 60 to the Scandinavian coun-
tries are said by diplomats in Wash
ington cOgnizant of their nature to be
SO strict that they expect those ma
lions to refuse them. Norway, Swe-
den and Denmark are said To feel that
to curtail exports to Germany to the
point asked by the board would force
them into the war. The boards terms
have been cabled abroad. but no an.
swer has been received. The an
nOuncement that the three kings of
Scandinavia had agreed in conference
TO mutual aid during the war was
taken as forecasting a rejection of the
terms laid down by the war board.
Sweden was first asked ia shut off
entirely the shipment of iron ore to
Germany. When she explained her
situation the demand was modified.
but only to degree. which Sweden
felt would mean violation of her treaty
and contract. That Sweden declined
TO do. fearing Germany would make
1t cause for war. 1t was said that
Scandinavian countries felt that it
was better for them TO give each 9th.
er what relief they can rather than
run the risk Of being drawn into the
war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
WATCH YOUR SKIN IMPROVE
When You Use cutleura-The Soap to
Purify and Ointment to Heal.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off Ointment in FIVE minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Continue
this treatment for ten days and note
the change in your Skin. No better
toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Al the HairdresserIa.

'Is this the Blank barber shopT'
YES, ma'am."
81 want you TO cut my little boys
hair"
"Yes. ma'am. Just let me set him in
this chair, ma'am."
"Now, | don't want you TO use the
clippers on him. or those large scissors
or SINCE It off. either"
well. ma'am. excuse me, but shall
| bite Il OFF,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Family Pride.

MY dear. in writing to our boy in
the army, remember that your letter
Will be read by the censor" said Mr.
Dubwai'e.
''Oh, botherl" exclaimed Mrs Dub
waite. Then I'll have TO look up the
dictionary. I'm not going to have any
strange man seeing what poor spell
er I am"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Stat. OF Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas

STATE OF Ohlo' lily VI A0'eoO' LuSAs
County-ss
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner OF the firm of F. j. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City OF To-
ledo County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum OF ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for any case OF Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9Th day OF December.
A D. 1885
(SeaD A. w. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDIClN g Is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free.
f. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Courteous Assurances.

do you think Bliggins Is patrlotf"
"In a sense. He doesn't seem anx-
ious to work or fight. But his remarks
indicate that his country has his best
wishes"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
sread Winner is Wanted.

After girl gets on the shady side
of twenty-five she drops the affinity
business and begins TO hustle around
for an ordinary bread winner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

The Swedish Academy Of Antiquities
has decided To take the steps suggest
ed by the national antiquarian for the
preservation of the remains of the
famous castle and astronomical oh
servatory built on the island Of Hveen
by Tycho Brahe. the great astrono-
mer. The buildings were put up dur.
ing the years 1576-15SO. They were
badly neglected. and in less than n
hundred Years were reduced ia mere
rims. The excavations are expected
TO bring 10 light Interesting objects
from past ages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
In Moman,a Domain.

What has become of the philoSo-
pher who declared that ''women should
not vote because they could not go to
WARP"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
When He Is Wise Enouuh.

wise man doesn't know everything,
but he knows how to obtain informa-
ton about the things it's necessary for
him TO know.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Thorvaid Fredriksen Of Porsgrund
has invented q new kind OF shoe sole.
The new article is made Of a number
Of layers Of birch bark glued together
with Il substance made mp Of several
ingredients. two of which are known
only 10 the inventor. Practical tests
nave proved that the new sole is abb
solutely watertight feels warm and
comfortable 10 the foot. and stands
a good deal Of wear Mr.. Fredriksen
has given the name "c0pythe" tC
his invention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
She Likes Il.

"Are you fond of cheeseT'
ayes, especially that 'camouflage' we
are hearing SO much about lately"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Ruth Corbett of Eugene, Ore, wants
vetch seed used as human food to
replace beans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
still Another SAVING.

H IN J. Titus, the food expert,
say "We could save $50,000,00O
worth Of food year by emitting our
daily iuncheons."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Let's not be overanxious to grasp an
that is too hot.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Knife Is Necessary.

The pen may be mightier than the
sword, but the pencil isn't much good
without the help of a knife.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

c. II. Puhleman of Carnegie, Pa.
has named his latest daughter Lib
arty Bond"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
SCANDINAVIAN NEWS
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT HAP
PENiNGS IN FAR OFF
NoRTHLAND.
ITEMS FROM THE OLD HOME
Resume OF the .;ost important Events
In Sweden, Norway and Denmark
OF Interest to the Seandinavians
IN America.
DENMARK.

number OF organizations in
Upland invited Consul Stousland of
Skien, Norway, to lecture on a propo-
sitiOn to start line of car ferries be
tween Fredrikshavn, Denmark. and
Brevlk. Norway. The lecture was
given at Aarhus In a large hall. which
was packed to its utmost capacity.
Mr.. Stousland explained the adv;nl-
tages TO be derived from such a line
to both countries. and the vigorous APP
plause at the close of the lecture
proved that his words had fallen on
favorable ground. Only one vote was
cast against resolution urging the
Danish and Norwegian committee 10
continue their work for the establish
ment of such line. The adoption of
the resolution was greeted with ami
mated applause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

The road 10 a mans heart Is not so
much through his stomach as through
HIS pocketbook.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Even If the worm does turn what
does it benefit him?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

He who thinks only of himself hasn't
any too much to think about.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Give some people their pick and they
will pick flaws every time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Only One "BROMO OUININE"
To get the genuine call for full name LAXATIVE
BR0MO QUINIHE. Look for signature of ~ w.
GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. Doc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Philomena Muse, Beekman. n. z.
walked three miles with a broken neck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

If you ever get acquainted with your
self the chances are that you won't
find your company so very agreeable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Doctor WeStman, under secretary
for foreign affairs. resigned. West
man is alleged to have handled the
Luxburg and Cronholm messages for
Germany.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

An energetic antlrat war has been
started IN Gothenhurg. The board IF
health has opened stations where the
carcasses are received. A uniform
price OF little over three cents Is
paid for every rat. The richest part
of this story is that the fat is extract
ed from the rats and turned into III
brfcattug oils.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

the Fesoiution WIS greeted WIFI AM
mated applause.
Indignation was expressed by Dan
iSh newspapers following official de-
NAL issued by the foreign Office that 1t
was threat of German seizure of
base in Denmark to counterbalance an
alleged grant of a similar base in Nor
way TO the allies that caused the con-
ference of Scandinavian monarchs
and premiers at Christlania. I'VE
can assure the American press" the
POlitiken asserted. that Germany's al
legged threat against Denmark was
pure invention. II would be agreeable
If the American press would not make
Denmark the subject of such fantas-
les. but give better understanding IN
Denmark's actual and real difficult
ties"
The number of marriages has In
creased in the Danish capital during
the war. There was a slight de-
crease in 1915, but that loss has been
made up. Even in 1915 there was
an increase of marriages in one par
ish, garrison parish" This was due
TO the fact that large number of sol
diers entered marriage because the
state offered extra pecuniary aid TO
married soldiers.
The budget for the coming year puts
the receipts of the government at
about So, 100000. The expenditures
are put at about S35,OOO,OO0. which
would give surplus of about ST.
100000. But as about S4.O000O0 of
this amount is to be used for the ac-
QUESTION of property the real surplus
will he only about $l3O00.O00
Several cases of night blindness
have been discovered among the chill
dren of the training school Mt Himmel-
bjerggaard. Upland The ailment has
also been noticed elsewhere. II is
said TO be due To lack of fats I'm the
food used by the patients. Night
blindness in children is apt to devel-
op into complete blindness in the
course of time
The government has put an embargo
on the expectation of all kinds of goat
skins.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
SWEDEN.

A Christmas armStice Is urged in
a message to all belligerent countries
by the Swedish Peace Arbitration So
ciety.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

The government has put an embargo
on the expectation of all kinds of goat
skins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-07
AUTHOR THRILLS
HIS AUDIENCE AT
c. OF C. Dinner
Herman Hagedorn Urges
Change in American Edu-
cational System.

Herman Hagedorn, author and pre-
Greenfield HILL addressed more than
$50 diners at the Chamber of Com
merce luncheon at The Stratfield to-
day.
His speech, which occupied about
half an hour, was in substance an
artistic and impressive plea for new
err democracy to be attained through
Improvement in our educational sys-
tenn.
He eliminated his exhortation for
education in these wordsa
eff this country is ever to amount
to anything, its educators will have to
get some new light into their systems
even If you have to rip them open to
let the light in. They must shift their
whole emphasis They must inject
into the veins Of their pupils not the
soft pap juice of sham culture, but
the hot flame, the bright flame, the
kindling flame Of democracy!
In speaking Of government for and
by the. people the speaker paid high
tribute to President Wilson:
. 81 do not know the attitude you
adininistration in Washington" he
said, 'but do know the attitude you
hold today. Today there is only one
attitude-devotion. Today the lead
er Of party has become the unques-
toned leader OF the whole people. In
the past we have regretted at times
that there has seemed to be lack OF
that personal leadership. not Of par
ty merely but of the nation. which,
wisely or unwisely. we have come to
expect of our executives
"Mr. Wilson has said again and
again that the duty Of the President
as he conceives 1t is not to lead, but
to interpret the will Of the majority.
Whether that conception is right or
wrong does not enter here. The inn
portant fact is that the President
holds 1t, and has repeatedly acted in
conformity with il. For reasons
which he deemed sufficient and which
should today be the last to question,
he has refrained from exercising that
personal sway which another in his
place might have exercised with tell
ing effect for the veal or woe of the
nation
In conclusion Mr.. Hagedorn made a
plea for general support OF the nation
in these words:
America is on the verge Of war.
America must wake up. Every man
in America must wake up to do his
part Every woman. every girl and
boy, every child that has legs to do
errands on and fingers to work with
must wake up to do her part or his
part
"Fsor. our country! For our coun-
try, first and ALL But not only for
our country! For mercy, for truth,
for justice, for freedom, for democracy
Throughout the world. for an enduring
peace. The glories Of the past and the
greater glories yet to be call out to
usi'
The speaker. was introduced by Pres
ident George Crawford of the Cham
Der of Commerce and made intimately
acquainted with the individual mem
bers present by Albert e. Lavery and
Secretary George Cove.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-07
Charter Committee
Requests $4,000 to
Garry On It's Work

The special committee appointed to
draft city manager charter for the
city of Bridgeport has asked the board
OF apportionment and taxation for So
900 to cover expenses Of its delibera-
tons. There is $4,000 for the SER
vices OF Secretary Clarence r. Hall and
81, 900 for. stenographer and expenses.
The committee, which will meet
again Friday afternoon in the office Of
Chairman John S. Pullman. expects to
have the charter ready by March Is.
Last time the commission government
charter commission took nearly q year
to do its work and the cost. including
the services of the secretary, steno-
grapher, etc., was only $1,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-07
Motor Tank Steamer,
Adrift, Is Located

Boston, Feb. THE motor tank
steamer Daylight, which broke adrift
from the tug Resolute 100 miles south
of Cape Sable, N. s., in d storm Sum
day. was located today by the coast
guard cutter Gresham and will be
taken in tow for Boston as soon az
the weather moderates.
A message from the cutter said that
the crew was aboard but that 1t was
impossible to get a line to the vessel
because Of the heavy seas. While the
Greshams position was not given. 1t
was thought here that the Daylight
had drifted many miles from the point
where she became helpless after the
hawser from the tug parted.
The Resolute, with her coal supply
almost exhausted, arrived here today
and reported that she lost the Day.
light in terrific storm, picked her up
after search of "a hours, and lost her
again Monday night
The Daylight was built in Toledo,
o., for the Standard Oil Co., and was
proceeding in tow from Halifax,
where she had undergone repairs after
a previous nishap, for New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-07
bIT-FORMlNC
DRUG TRADE Is
MENACINC HERE
Police Believe Illicit Traffic
Has Spread Alarmingly
In This City.

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A - go 2 - 90 =
~ 2 Sl N1s e :, "A1 20. -
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ie1f neo taae Lag uius alic III tii's
CITY mas again aSsutAeu a .a iiiihs pro
poreiois uuli.s .tie iase e" iiioi lllls
s1ii0 s1le. n :. gus - anu
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USE y ~ - 70
SAnueio, VIZ "oe /" pug
l ,ils anu iouet. uAuei sao i'aine "
fA.o i1yua' iias' aecoiu4ns " tAe
poiice osen seiiias s.Se las.
NV oillo 80. e, " 80 .i...s
DeAole .lae uss0 ne nov i.loi. ~,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-07
fire FIGHTERS
TRYING TO GUST
COMMISSIONERS
Stratford Board Inactive, Is
Claimed Department
Volunteers.
fspecial to The rarmer,

(0pSCldAf u lie = dTIIl0Ttaf
Stratford, Feb. 7--Stratford's fire
fighters are strong both for. firing and
fighting.
At a meeting last night at the fire
house. the fire department passed a
resolution asking the se1ectmen to
fire the board Of fire commissioners.
The firemen say the commis4i oners
aren't on their Jobs. They have
done nothing to benefit the depart
ment since they were indicted into
office" said one member, land they
hardly ever attend q meeting" The
board consists of Walter Hubbell,
Fred Van De Bogart and jeremiah
Dahl. They were appointed by for1
mer. first Selectman DR.. Rollin A..
Curtis and Selectman James Lally and
John Williams in the fall Of 1915.
The meeting also Instructed George
Bateman, president OF the organize
ton to send word to Gov. Holcomb
that Stratford's so firemen are ready
to do their bit in safeguarding the
state should hostilities break out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-07
STATE PREP ARES
TO RECORD MAN
POWER FOR WAR
Gov. Holcomb Arranges to
Learn Attitude Of Every
y Male Over Is.

An attempt will be made to compel
every man In the state OF Connecticut
who is over Is years old to inform
Gov. Marcus III. Holcomb, within the
next month, OF what he could and
would do for the United States in the
event of the nation becoming ir,volv-
ed In the war. Every mayor and first
selectman in the state will be called
upon to aid in the work.
Working with blanks now being
prepared by government military of
ficers, census-takers to be appointed
IN every town and city by the COVER
nor will endeavor to reach every man,
regardless Of whether or not he is q
citizen, and learn his precise attitude
and qualificationT, so that q quick
classification could be made in time
of emergency. To that end the gov
ernor will communicate with all the
first selectmen as soon as letters can
be prepared. following which he will
ask the mayors OF all cities to meet
with him at the capitol, probably on
Friday OF this week. His idea is to
have the census conducted through
town officials, giving the first select
men charge Of the census takers he
IL to appoint In the various towns.
They will be instructed to get q re-
port on every man in their territory,
even reporting him as being indiffer-
emit II he refuses to answer the ques-
tons asked him.
It Is the Intention of the governor
to announce his appointments OF CEN
sus-takers before the end OF next
week. Gov. Holcomb said In his mes
sage to the legislature yesterday, that
he was confident thativolunteers can
be secured to do whatever is fleces-
-sary outside Of the clerical work in
volved.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-07
UNCOVER MYSTERY
IN BATTERED BODY
FOUND ON SHORE

Mystic, Feb. THE battered body
found on the shore at Coney Island
yesterday ,is believed to be that Of
Kenneth Douglass of this place. FORM
erly Of Stonington, the clothing bear
ing his name and a badge OF the
Pioneer Hook and Ladder company Of
Stonington, of which his brother
Erastus was member. Kenneth was
known to have worn the badge lately
Douglass, who was rs years old, for
the last three months had worked as
bookkkeeper for the Farrell Foundry
& Machine Co. in Ansonia. He left
there Thursday ostensibly in answer
to a telegram from his brother in New
York that their mother was danger
ously sick In Mystic. The mother had
not been sick, the brother in New
York has not communicated with his
family In Mystic for some months.
and neither son has been in Mystic
recently and the presence of Kenneth
in New York is an entire mystery to
his family here, who had not heard
OF finding, Of the body until today by
a reporter.