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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-24
CARD or THANKS

In losing our loving sister and
aunt, we wish TO extend our sincere
thanks to the kind friends and neigh
bcrs, who assisted during her illness
and death, also 70 the Baptist ladies
and the o. +. 5. for the beautiful
flowers, the choir for the singing and
Rev. Priest for his words Of consola-
ton
HARRY c. PRITCHARD.
VIM PRITCHARD,
HELEN PRITCHARD.
t92-lt-p)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-24
OBITl AIRY

Harry VI Frederick was born No
vember Is. 1904. in Morley. Michi-
gan, and entered into rest at Alma,
May 9, 1917. He was the son OF A.
M. and Mildred (Lee) Frederick Be
sides his parents he is survived by a
brother, l.. c.. and sister. Veatricc.
He was faithful choir boy in St
Johns church and was confirmed
there by Bishop Williams at his re
cent visitation.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. J. Frank Jackson in ST. Johns
church. the junior Boy Scouts, of
which he was member. acted as pail
bearers. The interment was made at
McBrides. Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-24

Sour stomach. clogged up bowels,
pimpleS. blackheads. foul breath arc
evils Of constipation HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea regulates the
bowels. improves the blood. cleans the
stomach medicine the whole family
should use. Look Paterson Drug
COmpant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-24
PAINTING WANTED

An Kinds OF painting or decorat-
ing done IN first class workmanship
Leave your address at Mur-
phey's drug store and let us give you
prices on your work BY the day or
job.
Yours for service,
DODSON q HODGE, Decorators.
(92-4t-p)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-24
Free Methodist Church

VI. I. Uay, FASIOT
Residence. 222 Philadelphia Ave
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching services 1T / a. m. and
: 80 p. m.
Wednesday night prayer meeting
a. 1870.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
GETS RUDE SHOCK
DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION
is ENLIGHTENED A BIT.
British Concern Offers Lower Bids on
Navy Shells Than Americans and
Our Trade After the War
Seems Menaced.

When the navy department opened
bids for 20 aud t4.nch shells for
American men-o'war. the Democratic
administration got rude shock TO it's
tariff views, says the Washington
Herald, 1t found that of five compet-
ing firms, ain English concern. Had
fields. Ltd. had underbid its four
American competitors by margin of
$213 under the lowest.
The Washington Steel and Ordnance
company proposed to furnish the
shells for $3.50 each. the lowest Ameri-
can bidder. The Hadfelds' bid was
$513.
Immediately the explanation was
vouchsafed that the probable reason
was that the British North Sea feet
and the Channel fleet were so mac
tive that their stocks of big shells
were overlooking and the English firm
was thus enabled to bid in the Ameri-
can market.
Sounds good.
Most Democratic argument for a
low tariff does sound good before
analysis. OF course, the party OF
jackson and Jefferson has abandoned
the free trade idea now, but the old
theory is maintained in '1ocal'' way,
as the unfortunate Hancock once de-
scribed the tariff issue.
But the fact remains that in this
terrible time of distress in Great Brit
ain, with most of its able-bodied young
men from the industrial classes at
the front or employed in war pursuits;
with women working in the munitions
factories. England is able to compete
I'm American markets with such q ire
mendous margin of difference in sale
price that there can be no question of
the necessity of protection against
products of such cheaper labor.
Gun shells are not usually consd-
cred in tariff discussions, but gun
shells are made of steel mostly. II
Great Britain at this time-the time
when her very national existence Is
at stake-can use America as a dump
American industry. what will II be
able to do when the war ends with all
its great forces of labor back at work
and working as never before?
Most everyone agrees that the Unit
ed States must take some steps to pre-
pare itself for the Titanic struggle
with Europe for business when the
war ends.
Can we do so without a tariff suf-
ficiently high to protect the American
manufacturer the American working
man and the American people gener-
allyn
If the gun shell experience of the
Democratic administration is a cri-
terion we cannot.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Taft on War Prosperity.

Mr.. Taft reminds the country In his
common-sense way that this war pros
perity of ours is menace. He does not
say II is an evil pe- Sc; the essence
Of his warning is against the reckless
and foolish use made of our run of
national luck. He points out that the
present private and public extrava-
gance in another year must form
habits that will cause real suffering
among wage-earners and embitter the
controversies sure to arise when wage
reductions become necessary.
The ex-president might have added
with equal consideration for the facts
that our prosperity is a menace not
because It is due TO the war, but he
cause the American people lack the
self-control necessary to pass through
a period of good times without losing
their heads The cause of the pros
perity has nothing TO do with shaping
the denouement: the use MADE of II
has everything. If we come TO eco
nomic grief after the war Il win not
he. as some moralists win say be-
cause we have enjoyed iIl-gotten
gains. but because we have squan-
dered them and acquired expensive
tastes we will no longer he able to sat
iSfy. II WIN be because we have de-
elined TO learn the lesson Of prepared
ncss.--Detroit Free Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

closed on every side by huge powders
and precipitous cliffs. N the center
of this was a long. Nv abode, which
resembled a cabin.
Liberty, with her blindfold still on,
was taken from the horse and thrown
into the hut by Lopez who barred the
door. She pulled the bandage from
her eyes and examined her prison.
Two men were talking just outside.
"How many men has Alvira gathered
for to-night's attack? asked a voice.
which she recognized as that Of Lopez.
1.-TWO thousand replied the other.
"Tell Alvira will not be with him
as / have bigger things 70 do" said
Lopez, "but TO make the attack as
planned. Cross the line and kill every
man. woman and child in Discovery,
except of course. our compatriots."
The messenger Rutledge had sent
for the dynamite and drills returned
from town end found the ranger and
his men encamped on a small level
tract near the bowlder.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Halt The PORK crabbers.

The only right means Of checking
the wicked extravaganza Of the pork
barrel is TO keep the situation before
the public and force congress to be
honest. In this year Of dwindlIng
funds and mounting taxes. the waste
of government money is nothing short
Of crime Advertise the crime; show
II w watch every congressman. II
the graft incident 70 sectional repre-
sensation cannot he routed by TINT
means then the present form of rep
rescntativa government Is at fault and
must be changed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

TO try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. / did so, my weakness dis
appeared, ! gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds OF
garden work, skovelei dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hum
dreds Of chickens and ducks. / can
not say enough in praise of Lydia Z;
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
If these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit Of other
women. Mrs. NJ. o. JOHNSTON, Route
ID. Box 100, Richmond. Ind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

from my age that
when going up
stairs l had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, thensi down
at the top TO rest.
The doctor said he
thought l should
have an operation,
and my friends
thought Iwould not
live 70 move into
our new house. My
1attUhfar aabad ma
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

pounds of food every "a hours, as we
would If we had appetites like the po-
tato beetle in his heyday.
Or suppose we required from a half
a ton to a ton of provisions every
day, as we would if we ate as much
in proportion to our size as does the
grasshopper. Even If we had light
appetites like the caterpillar. IT would
take from 200 to 400 pounds Of food
each day TO satisfy US. Yet, We can
be thankful that We are not caterpil-
lar. potato bugs or grasshoppers, In
appetite.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
L!!I3ER TY
AROMANCEOF
OL,DMEXICO
SHH.NAN LOAN
NOVELIZED FROM THE PHO
TOPLAY SERIAL OF THE
SAME NAME. RELEASED BY
THE UNIVERSAL FILM MAN
UFACTURlNG COMPANY
SYNOPSIS.

Col. James Horton, ex-army officer. and
wealthy Mexican land owner. dies at his
hacienda in Discovery, leaving peculiar
will. Liberty, his daughter. goes to visit
one of her guardians, Pancho Leon. who
manages her Mexican estate. Manuel. the
son of Pancho, falls in love with her. She,
however. shows an affection for Capt
Robert Rutledge of the Texas Rangers
who, with her other guardian, Mai. Rich
ard Winston have accompanied her. Juan
Lopez, majordomo of the hacienda, alb
ducts her with the idea of holding her for
r.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Ransom.
skinned skunk ~ Then he drew his
gun and fired several times into the
air.
Rutledge stood looking into the burn
ing embers of the fire.
As he stood there, Manuel strolled
past and sneered in his face.
The ranger grabbed him by the
arm. "Major, or no major, I'll fight
you, damn you'll" he shouted. ANY
place you name, any wayl"
"Sunrise-knives-t was Man
uel's answer, as he pointed to a big
stone.
Just then Pedro, making certain
that he was not observed, took rope
and walked to the spot where the
sticks of dynamite were piled up. He
picked up several of these and stuck
them under his shirt. Then. he start
ed toward the place where he had
seen the smoke rising. Reaching the
top of the cliff, he uncoiled the rope,
fastened one end around large rock
and then slowly began to lower him
self into the outlaw camp.
At that moment, Liberty, who was
pacing up and down in her small foul
| smelling prison, finally reached de-
cision. She walked to the rear of the
hut. The bottom log merely rested
on the ground. She took the axe from
the wall and began to dig.
Pedro stood gazing about him, pre-
paratory to his next move, when he
heard a peculiar scraping sound. He
| turned and listened again. II came
| from the direction of the hut, and,
| as he walked toward II, he was sur
prised to see something white moving
back and forth on the ground. AS he
reached the spot, he leaned over. 1t
was woman's hand and In an in
slant Pedro's heart jumped with Joy.
He dropped to the ground. "Senorita,
senorita," he whispered as he grasped
her hand. mo fear now: ! come
save you"
"Pedroi Pedro!" came back the
| words from within.
Then he dropped on one knee and
began enlarging the hole.
| Finally, after Pedro had worked as
no Mexican ever worked before. Lib
erty slowly, and quietly, watching
Lopez all the time, crawled through.
1--WE must hurry" whispered Pedro.
"Captaine and Major up there-wait-
ing" And he pointed towards the
cliff.
They hurried to the place where
Pedro had left his rope. When they
arrived at the foot of the cliff he
handed her the handkerchief with the
American flag and told her to wave
it when she reached the top.
Then she started to climb up the
rope. A sentry who happened to wake
up at the moment saw her. He raised
his gun and fred an alarm.
Lopez jumped to his feet. His men
did likewise. They started for Pedro
but he reached in his shirt and pull
ing out a stick of dynamite hurled IT
at them. 1t dropped few feet in
front of them and they all fell back.
An instant later IT exploded, throw
ing debris in all directions. Liberty
continued climbing up the rope.
In the meantime. few miles away.
Alvira and his insurrectOs were march
ing to attack the town of Discovery.
After the explosion Lopez and his
men advanced again. But, Pedro
quickly snatched another stick of
dynamite and hurled IT in their path,
driving them under cover again.
Liberty, exhausted. her hands torn
and bleeding. finally reached the top
of the Cliff Then. obeying the instruc-
lions of Pedro. she took her silk
American flag from her corsage and
waved it high above her head.
GRO BE CONTINUED.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

ness. Pancho was busy, and when
Manuel returned he found him bend
ing over a bunch of L o. Us of the
Majors.
"a few more Of these and wen be
ready to force winston's hand" said
his father as he counted them ever.
AT that moment Rutledge heard a
noise at the gateway leading to the
hacienda. and springing from the
window he rushed down the pathway.
1t was Pedro. The old slave NUT
tered in his ear the story of the kid
mapping of Liberty.
The Captain listened, and the story
Of the outrage burned into his very
soul. and aroused his anger until he
trembled with rage.
Rutledge drew his colt and fired
in the air several times. The rangers,
who were encamped near the barn,
heard the signal of distress and every
one of them was up in an instant.
Hearing the excitement Pancho and
Manuel both ran outside. The Major,
who had been asleep for some time,
awoke with jump; leaped into his
trousers and went tearing out of his
room.
Boys" began Rutledge, as he turned
to his men. Lopez and his gang have
carried Miss Liberty off to the
Chihuahuas. We've got to go find
them and bring her back"
Then. the rangers. headed by Rut-
ledge. Major Winston and Manuel
started in pursuit of Lopez and his
gang.
In the meantime, Liberty, who had
rode her horse over a declivity, only
TO be captured again by TIE outlaws,
was blind-folded by Lopez, who paused
with his men at the Forked Trail.
Willie doing this Liberty managed to
free her hands, and a lively time fol-
lows for few moments. She fought
with all her strength to break away
from her abductor. In the struggle
she droppedN small American flag
from her corsage and ripping the hand
kerehief from her captor's neck
dropped it to the ground.
All night long Rutledge and his
men rode, making very slow progress.
AS the sun began pushing its nose
above the peaked Chihuahuas they
arrived at the Forked Trails. Old
Pedro was some distance ahead, and,
as he stopped over the road those
behind him suddenly heard an ex-
clamation of delight.
"See, seer he shouted, as he liInped
back to Rutledge. In his hand he car
ried small silk American flag and
a big red handkerchief.
ut looks as though we're on the
right road" replied Rutledge.
Just before midday Rutledge and his
men sighted the outlaws.
Almost at the same moment Lopez
and his men saw the diminutive fig
ures of their pursuerS ascending a
mile or so below them. The leader
dismounted and studied a huge rock
which overhung them at that point.
Tlfen he gave instructions to one Of
his men, and leaping into the saddle
rode on, followed by the rest.
Rutledge and his men continued on
up the trail little realizing the new
difficulty which faced them. Suddenly
they heard terrible, rumbling noise,
and, as they looked up the mammoth
rock came tumbling down the side
Of the cliff and landed squarely on
their trail.
Pursuit here, even on foot, is i'm
possible" said Rutledge. "This rock
must be blown out of our way" Then
he turned to one of his men. I "Bill,
go back to the hacienda and bring
some dynamite and drills"
By this time Lopez and his band
had reached a small level spot. en-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
california Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup OF
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable. feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour. look at
the tongue. mother! If coated, give a
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in a fe-. hours all the
foul, constipated waste, souT bile and
undigested food passes out Of the bow
els, and you have a well, playful child
again. When its little system is full
of cold, throat sore. has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea, Indigestion, colic--remem-
Der, good inside cleaning" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy: they know a
teaspoonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for 90
cent bottle of California Syrup OF
Figs which has directions for babies,
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
NOT so BAD OFF, AFTER ALL
Folks Should Be Mighty Thankful
They Are Not crasshoppers or
Potato Beetles.

In these days when the cost Of liv-
fng seems to be attached to the tail OF
a rocket going skyward there is still
something. says the Rochester Demo
crat and Chronicle. for which we may
be thanSful. Suppose. for instance
that instead Of the amount that we
now eat. we required from 500 to 1000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Georges Love.

Frances Starr. the. popular actress
said at a June wedding in Washing
ton:
''The highest, purest love is unselfish
or, at least. it tries to be unselfish.
But the average love is like
Georges.
George loves you devOtedly,
doesn't heT said one girl to another.
Yes, quite too devOtedly, the other
girl answered. He'd rather sit IN the
parlor with me every evening than
take me to a show"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

straight as an arrow. Dodd's Kid
ney Pills deserve great credit" Be
sure and get "DoDD's," the name
with the three DIS for diseased. disOr-
dered, deranged kidneys; just as Mr..
Benton did. No similarly named article
will do.--Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
An Awakening.

Wife-I dreamed last night that
was in heavenl
Husband-Did you see me there7
Wife, did-then l knew l was
dreaming Town Topics.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Some Sick Already.

There may not eventually be ms
much comfort as usual, this time, I'm
the knowledge that there won't be
another presidential election for four
wears
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Quite the Fashion.

Secretary Baker says that the de-
fcit in the war department is only
sos 10000. That's nothing Deficits
are the fashion nj Washington under
Democratic extravagance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

One of our highbrOw lecturers points
out that the world attained it's great
est height Of happiness in the thlr-
teenth century. That was before the
Democratic party was born.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

forced to use a
cane. For these
disorders / am
glad TO say l used
ID o d d's Kidney
Pills, which proved
to be the proper
remedy. l am Ga
years old, feel
ii n @ and once
again stand as
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Without asking the advice of any
one, Manuel started to wave white
handkerchief. But, Rutledge graz: ed
his arm and giving it a severe wrench
ing said: drop that. you chocolate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
GAVE HIS CANE AWAY

Mr.. S. p. Benton. Kerrville, Texas,
writes: 'For several years prior to
1906 1 suffered from kidney and rheu-
matte troubles. Was bent over and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
conquest erInos pelioht.

Bondy and mind crave the delights
OF conquest. That is why we like to
overcome difficulties.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON HER HANDS
Too I'll to Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind. two years I
was 30 sick and weak with troubles
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Unless ten thousand dollars. in United
Stat@s gold coin, is left at the big rock,
your oman will suffer a fate worse than
death. re mean what we say. Signal
my messenger, who win be watching.
Show a white handkerchief II you agree.
Fire a shot il you don't
THE yIRERATOR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

The public kitchen In Hjorring has
been reopened. Only one course is
served each day. and the price is about
seven cents. Only people who receive
public aid or have had their salaries
Increased on account of the high cost
of living are entitled to buy meals
at the kitchen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

The street railways Of Copenhagen
need 20 new motorcars and 40 new
tralleH. which are TO be furnished by
the Scandal manufacturing company
of Randers at cost of $3.50. 900, which
is IS per cent above the rates prevail
ing before the war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

There are $40 savings banks or saw
fncs departments Of other banking In
efifutions in Denmark. The deposits
are s2s1. O00.O0A. and the number Of
aeposltors 1.60o 900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

The men began at once to drill the
rock. AS they were working RutIedge
was startled by a large rock which
dropped at his feet. A piece of paper
was attached to it. Rutledge picked
1t up. tore it open and read it aloud
to Major. E.edro a.! sIaoue..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
DEN MARK.

The Scandinavian socialist Organiza-
ton has received a telegram from
American socialists asking its assist
ance In calling an international
peace conference at The Hague
Tor June 3. The Copenhagen Social
Demokraten says that there are good
prospects that the three Scandinavian
countries will support American eff
forts in this direction.
The sugar crop for the past year was
about 5000 tons. This is said to
be enough for home consumption until
September next. The crop was 10
per cent smaller than In 1915, and the
consumption has been increasing fast
during the past few years.
The Aftonbladet of Stockholm. as
quoted by the Copenhagen correspond
ont of the Exchange Telegraph COO
r,1:v. says that German destroyer
.92tured In Swedish territorial waters
the Danish steamship Thyra Of COpen-
hagen.
II IS proposed to drain ROdby ford
completely at a cost of $4,000. Be
sides retaining the bottom Of the
riord, the project viii benefit thou
sands Of acres of adjacent lowlands.
II fs estimated that the draining Of
he ford viii increase the value Of
he crops Of the locality at least 49,
900 a year.
There are $40 savings banks or saw
fnes dcpartments OF other banking In
rrbo = a.,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Well to Remember.
Brain used in getting ready for
task saves Drawn afterward.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

A word of love a day will make the
honeymoon stay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

The captain of the Swedish steamer
Ingeborg. belonging to the Thule line.
who has returned TO GOthenburg from
England. reports his steamer was
stopped in the North sea by German
submarine and that he was compelled
to throw into The sea all the mail from
allied countries, consisting of 700
sacks. Otherwise. he said, the Ger
man commander threatened to take
the ship to Germany.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

The Swedish government has not
sent any protest TO Germany in regard
to the Belgian deportations. The
Swedes never had much sympathy with
Belgium because they never have for
gotten the atrocities which the Bel
gians committed in their admlnistra-
ton of Congo. Many Swedes had
served in the Belgian colonial army
and their statements have been widely
circulated ia Sweden.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

About 100 horses have died Of con.
sumption IN Stockholm