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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

"Old Abel" of Buksnes, Lofoten. Is
said TO break the records as the old
est living person In Norway. He is
claimed TO be one hundred and twenty
years old. He still takes care OF him
self, so that others do not need TO
spend any extra time tending to aim.
He married his third wife when he
was ninety years old. She is still
living and is ninety years old. A
couple of years ago she had to be
taken to the hospital, and on that
occasion he made trip to the hospital
to see her, footing Il both ways the
same day, though the distance was
three miles. 1t is claimed that ''old
Abel" has never been sick. His life
has always been that of fisherman.
He can still remember experiences
from a trip he made with schooner
that carried fish to Bergen in 1914.
Banks of Norway and Sweden are
investing their American bank bal
ances in bonds of the United King
dom of Great Britain and Ireland. One
New York institution received Satur-
day an order for S1.500,000 of these
securities. In the case of the trans
fer of funds for the purchase of bonds
here the investor makes a profit on the
exchange, in addition TO the profit on
the bonds, provided. of course that
the funds are sent back at a time
when exchange rates are better than
normal. At the present time Scandi-
navian exchange is at a premium in
New York and dollars are at a dis
count in Christiania and Stockholm.
Laurltz Nilsen, a teacher at Man
dal, is well known in southern Norway
on account of his enthusiastic work for
the success OF missions. He publishes
newspaper of his own. in which the
following occurred a few weeks ago:
"A splendid mission wind seems TO
be blowing here at the present time,
and the contributions come rolling like
the waves of the ocean. Last Friday
l met a man who handed me $50. A
few hours earlier l had received $27
from another man. But the next day
was to bring me still more. Two
women came to me and handed me
1884. Later in the day received $50"
The imperial government of Russia
conferred the Order of st. Ann upon
Capt. S. c. Hjortdal of the Kristia-
niafjord, one OF the steamers of the
NOrwegian-American steamship line.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
NORWAY.

With hundreds of Americans In
Scandinavian ports anxious to re-
turn to their native land, the NOrwe-
gian steamship Kristianiafjord, which
arrived at New York recently, was
Obliged to sail without booking pas
sage for any of them owing to the con-
Germ felt by owners over the Ger
man submarine blockade. officers Of
vessels estimated there were 1000
Americans unable to reach home and
the Kristianlafjord turned away 500
applicants refusing also to carry
mails. One American citizen arrived
on the K~istiGniefjord, having board
ed the ship unseen and concealed him
self until the vessel was out Of sight
of LAND. This stowaway was William
r. Cadmus. q former Baptist clergy
man, and now New York exporter.
When he made his temperance on
deck he was not disciplined as q stow
away. but enjoyed exclusive occupancy
of the cabin. The ship sighted no sub
marines.
A company has been organized for
mining graphite at Skaiand, SEMEN.
The intention Is to spend $4,000 on
preliminary experiments. If the ex-
periments are satisfactory plant viii
be built for preparing the graphite
for the market The deposits are
said to be the largest of the kind in
Norway. A power station may be
built at a neighboring waterfall which
has a capacity Of at least 1000 horse
power. The owner Of the graphite
beds is to receive $4,000 when regu-
lar operations are begun and "a cents
for every ton of pure graphite mined.
A thrifty barber in Lillestrom was
to use spare moment for chOpping
little wood While engaged in this
work he heard noise in the shop,
and when he came there he found that
his brass sign had been stolen. After
a little while he returned to the
woodshed. and behold his ak and
chopplng block We're also gone
Almost 400 Norwegian ships of diff
ferent kinds have been destroyed by
mines or torpedoes since the begin
to. 20 .l,a v-sr and tha;r combined
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

The value of wearing apparel and
other articles lost at the naval sta
ton at Karlskrona during the year
1916 was $1,000. Arrangements will
be made for closing up this leak in
the future.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
SCANDINAVIAN NEWS
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT HAP.
PENINGS IN FAR OFF
NoRTHLRND.
ITEMS FROM THE OLD HOME
Resume Of the Most important Events
In Sweden. Norway and Denmark
OF Interest to the Seandinavians
In America
DENMARK.

The right of American armed mer-
chantmen to enter neutral ports of Eu-
rope is the subject of negotiations
now being carried on by diplomatic
representatives of the United States.
DIR. Maurice Egan, American minister
TO Denmark, took up the subject
number of days ago. but as yet has re-
ceived no reply from the Danish gov
ernment. 1t is understood that Sweden
and Norway have no objection TO use
of their ports by armed merchant
men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

Almost 400 Norwegian ships of diff
ferent kinds have heen destroyed by
mines or torpedoes since the begin
ming Of the war. a nd their combined
tonnage exceeded 10000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

DIR. Maurice Egan, American minister
TO Denmark, took up the subject
number of days ago. but as yet has re-
celved no reply from the Danish gov
ernment. 1t is understood that Sweden
and Norway have no objection TO use
of their ports by armed merchant
men.
Introduction of the bread card sys-
TEN into Denmark after April, under a
daily ration of 315 grams. or about 10
per cent more than the German allow
ance, is fixed, offers testimony to Den
marks increasing food difficulties
through the interruption of traffic with
America. Raw materials for Denmark's
industries are running so low that
fears are expressed that workingmen
may be thrown out of employment by
thousands.
The Danish government has prohib-
tied the expectation of osiers (tv,igs
used in place of ropes) stripped of the
bark. old wrought iron. and all kinds
of scraps of steel and iron. These ar
ticles seem TO have been forgotten when
previous lists we're made out.
Herring received a town charter not
long ago. And its citizens are well
pleased. for it has been figured out
that their taxes would have been
about $4,000 higher If the place had
remained as a part of the county. or
amt.
Rev. Wiene of Thisted disappeared
in an unaccountable manner. A few
days later he was found walking the
streets of the city. He wore no hat,
his face was pale and haggard, and
he was evidently ont of his right mind.
He was found TO carry $1,000 In cash
on his person.
German seamen who stop at AL
borg seem to be bound to land in the
hospital. They are used to lean fare,
and when they suddenly get a meal at
a Danish table loaded with rich food
they overeat and take sick.
The ranks of the veterans of 1913
are thinning out very fast. Ten years
ago there were some 300 in Randers
and vicinity, last year there were 81.
and this year only 20. OF this num-
Der only three were able to appear in
person this year TO receive the gift of
honor which each one Of them has
been in the habit of receiving for
many years past.
A royal Danish proclamation an
nouncing the -ansfer of the Danish
West Indies to the United States and
bidding farewell to the former sub
jects of King Christian was issued at
st. Thomas. W. l., March Is. The
proclamation expressed the convic-
ton that the interests Of the islands
would best be served with them at
tached to the United States.
Wireless messages have been sent as
far as 80 miles between airships and
the navy yards. Instead of a mast,
CONFER wire 105 feet long Is uncoiled
from the airplane. Those who are
conducting the experiments think they
will soon be able to send messages
distance Of 100 miles or more.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

According to semi-official reports
there is only about 100000 gallons
of whisky in Sweden at the present
time. 1t will take about eight months
before the next season begins. In
former years the quantity used TO be
from 2S,OOO. GOO to 100000 quarts at
this time of. the year.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-30
VOTE SCHEDULE

After you have been nominated the In dependent campaign, call of best friends and ask them to give subscription the ndependent On your first yearly subscription OO0 EXTRA VOTES These allowed for early activity You them if will ask the aid of your friends These will and above the regular allowed on all prepaid subscriptions. See Vote
 Cut the EXTRA VOTE NOTICE and secure the subscription gain the that al lowed on the first subscription.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-30
CONTEST RULES

Any of good character residing in the territory described above, may become candidate You have be subscriber to the Independent in order Just fill the nomination blank be found in the Indepen dent and send the Contest Manager Carlisle Independent
 Votes not be bought They be clipped from the Independent and secured cash subscription and by trading with the Merchants this contest Candidates have work for them All have equal chance of winning.
 The list of candidates and their standing will be pub shed each week See that your is in week so your friends can help you.
 The final the end of the will be made by of we'll known business of this section.
 Nominate yourself DO TT NOW.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-30
You Don't Have to Be Subscriber

the Independent the Nominate yourself or friend now-today shor contest-begins Saturday, August 25h and ends Friday November 30th Early work easy and effective Begin clipping coupons today
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-30
Read This Over Carefully
 Plan of the Contest

To enter the contest simply fill out the nomination blank be found the Independent and send it the nde pendent office Then call or send Independent office for subscription book with which write subscrp tons that The Contest Manager will be glad to have ca phone write him. that he explain the detail and you the road win that Ford Touring Car.
 The big prizes will be awarded to the candidates who have the MOST VOTES to their credit the close the contest.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-30

Votes secured by clipping the 000 couro appearing in the Independent and by getting paid subscriptions the Independent by tradin with the merchants in this contest
 See your friends neighbors and every one you can ONCE and get their subscriptions the Independent telephone and let everyone know that you are date before they promise their subscription to some enterprising candidate. Let your friends know that pect their aid It will be given if you show them ri the that you ambitious and determined to cal of these valuable prizes You get votes on sub tions anywhere in the United States at S1 per year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
Trial Of Alleged
Bomb Planter is
Begun at Frisco

San Francisco, Jan. 3.-Thomas J.
Mooney, alleged ring leader of five
person indicted for murder in
connection with bomb explosion
here July q during a preparedness
parade, when ten persons were killed
and forty injured, was placed on trial
today. Warren X. Billings, charged
with having been the bomb planter,
already has been convicted and is I'M
der sentence of life imprisonment.
Moneys chief of counsel is w.
Bourke Cochran, a New York attor-
ney, who volunteered his services.
The defense will be financed by the
International Workers Defense
league, of which Robert Minor, New
York cartoonist, is treasurer. Minor
has been here several months.
Mrs. Rena Mooney, wife of the
defendant; Edward Nolan, a machin-
list, and Israel Warnberg, automobile
driver, also are defendants and will
be tried later. Mooney was an or
ganizer for the Amalgamated Associ-
alton of Street Railway EMPLOYEES.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
DRY FORCES SPLIT
ON TERMS OF BILL
Radical Measure Drawn Up by
Federation Displeasing
to Some.
NEW GROUP DRAWS BILL


Lincoln, Jan. 3.-(Specia I Tele-
gram )-Prohibition forces appear to
be unable to agree upon the kind Of
bill to bring before the state legis-
lature. The committee which pre-
pared the one published last Sunday
and fathered by the dry federation,
has been censured, so it is said. be-
cause of the radical measure which
they drew up, Another group of drys,
headed by A. G. Wolfenbarger, will
prepare another bill for the considera
ton of the legislature.
Mr. Wolfenbarger has selected as
his assistants such men as c. NJ.
Skies, Mayor Charles Bryan, John
w. Dryden, |. D. Evans, J. J. Thomas
and other we'll known attorneys.
These, so it is said, do not like the
radical provisions OF the bone dry"
bill prepared by the dry federation,
especially that which permits drug
stores to handle liquors of any kind
even in infinitismal quantities. believ-
ing that no permits should be granted
at all.
Work will begin on the second bill
Immediately in the hope that it may
be considered before the first bill re-
ceives consideration. In fact, unless
the dry federation bill eliminates some
of its provisions, it may not get very
far. ,s .....-.-.
Persistence is the Cardinal Virtue
in Advertising
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
Free Text Book Bin Offered
In the South Dakota Senate

Pierre, S. ri. Jan. 3.--The South
Dakota legislature this afternoon
took its first legislative. step when
Representative Swanson introduced
into the house a bill providing for
the recodihcation of the laws Of the
state and Senator Amsden presented
bill in the senate providing for free
textbooks for the children OF the
state. Other bills introduced in the
house included an appropriation for
the purchase OF farm at the State
School for Deaf at Sioux Falls and
one to increase the state aid to pub
lie schools. s
II is expected that most OF the com
mittees will be announced not later
than the Friday session.
The special efature of today was
the afternoon tea at the home OF
Governor Byrne, to which the visit
ing women of the city were invited,
Mrs Byrne being assisted by Mrs.
Norbeck, Mrs. Mccoy, Mrs. Ewert,
Mrs. Karchef, Mrs. Hoyt and Miss
Byrfe, s
ThiS evening the inaugural bali
was{htldAat the city auditorium, the
grand march being led BY Senator
Jaynes Of Hughes, county and Mrs.
Norbeck and Governor Norbeck and
4 Mrs, Jaynes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

II you want to keep your hair in
good condition, be careful what you
wash it with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries the
scalp. makes the hair brittle, and is
very harmful. Just plain mulsihed CO.
coanut oil (Which is pure and entirely
greaseless), is much better than the
most expensive soap or anything else
you can use for shampooing, as this
can't possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it in. One or two teaspoon
fuls will make an abundance of rich,
creamy lathcr. and cleanses the hair
and scalp thoroughly. The lather
rinses out easily, and removes every
particle OF dust, dirt, dandruff and ex-
cessive oil. The hair dries quickly,
and it leaves it fine and silky, bright,
fluffy, and easy to manage.
You can get mulsiied cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. 1t is very
cheap, and few ounces is enough to
last everyone in the family for months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
Brotherhood Chief "
Charges Roads Cook
Expense Statistics

Cleveland, O., Jan. 3,--W. G. Lee.
chief of the Brotherhood OF Railroad
Trainmen. issued a statement here to-
day charging that the railroads OF the
country are permitting delays to
trains and overtime which would not
ordinarily be permitted in order to
prove the enormous expense that
would follow obedience to the Adam
son law. The statement asked wheth-
er il the supreme court declares the
law either constitutional or invalid
the brotherhoods should continue to
await the eight-hour day. Aa =
Mr.. Lee denied report published
today that a sealed statement putting
the Adamson law situation up to the
men had been sent out by the chiefs
OF the four brotherhoods. "'
1t was learned from an authorita-
tive source that the general chairman
Of the four brotherhoods will hold a
meeting in Chicago January II to
consider the situation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
Supreme Court to
Act Upon Arizona
Deadlock Thursday

Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 3.-The
Campbell-Hunt gubernatorial contest
is in status quo pending decision OF
the supreme court tomorrow on the
writ of pe:emptory mandamus asked
by Governor Campbells attorneys
and which, if granted, will place
Governor Campbell in possession of
theeoffice Until the controversy finally
is determined.
Governor Campbell, who was a
member of the state tax commits
sion, today appointed Rudolph Kuch-
Ter of Phoenix to the position and a
few other minor appointments have
been made.
There is tentative understanding
that neither governor will attempt to
exercise any major functions until
after the mandamus hearing. d.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
\ Legislative Notes

tFF0m STAFF Correspondent H
Lincoln. Jan. 3,--tSpecial) IA resolution
wassadopted unanimously In the house, In
troduced by nurtey OF Cass, requesting the
state railway commission to report 10 the
house within ten days, when the rail.
road companies will furnish cars sufficient
70 move grain now In elevators and in
farmers granafirs and whether the railroad
companies wifi agree hereafter to keep
within the state at all times sufficient box
card 10 move grain within a reasonable time
aftef cars are ordered"
Representatives Jerry Howard turned
loose this morning with his first speech.
/ He attacked the government for attempt
ing no butt In and interfere with the bust.
ness OF the state Terry turned loose when
Representative Hoffmeister announced that
tho Lincoln postmaster had Instituted a
substation In representative hail. Jerry
denounced the action as against the In
tcrests OF labor and deprived q poor man Of
chance to earn few dollars as postmaster
Of the house.
A,delegation from Chambers today visited
the statehouse interested in the introduc-
tion OF bill to promote more railroad
building In the state. They are primarily
interested in the extension OF the Burling-
tons from Ericsson to Chambers and desire
the passage Of an act which will allow a
railroad built after 1916 to run any kind
Of I train service II may see fit.
Rev. James Huff Of Omaha. chaplain Of
\ the senate. III the father Of Lee Huff, q
prominent automobile man Of Omaha He /.
w old soldier and has been chaplain Of
c the Nebraska penitentiary.
4tjdtant General Phil Hall who vacated
Z his quarters NJ the capitol to make room
FOR the legislative reference bureau during
The three months session. engaged new
quarters and moved out part and parcel
X N three hours "wednesday morning. Dur
Y mtnjstratIyt offices win be at 1917 N street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
Urge Passage Of Measure
For Investigation Of Packers

tFTom starr Correspondent)
Washington, Jan. Especial Tele-
gram. )--Congressman Stephens Of
Nebraska, together with Congress
men Doolittle, Borland, Kent and
Garner, called on the president by
appointment today to urge upon his
attention the necessity of passing the
Borland resolution at this short ses-
sion, authorizing the investigation of
packers and the food situation in gen
'eral. ..< t,.s ,.4..
Mr.. Stephens made an extended
speech on this subject last year and
was one of the originators OF the
movement, which has extended over
the whole country. He believes the
high cost of meat is due almost en-
tirely to the control of the market by
the four big packers, which has made
cattle feeding so hazardous that there
is a constant decrease in the supply
Of meat animals on the market; Mr..
Stephens is a feeder of cattle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
Unidentified Man Cannot
Remember Name or Home

Amnesia. a mental disease which
robs its victims Of power to remem-
Der, has furnished the Omaha police
with another mystery in the person Of
a middle-aged man, who lies uniden-
tilted in St. Joseph hospital. The
man is conscious, but can't remember
his name or any event in his life.
Patrolman James Mcdonald found
him in a daze in the hallway OF the
city jail. After futile questioning the
mans clothing was searched But no
marks Of identification were found
The victim was plainly dressed and
had. the appearance Of manual la
borer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
Asks Grandson Prog
As He Takes Poison

Mrs. Earl Bates, wife of taxi
driver, Ill North Twentieth street,
entered the bedroom Of her father,
Gus Claussen, 40, who lives at her
home, last night, to find that he
had taken carbolic acid. Beside him,
Earl, her 4-year-old son, was on
his knees, praying for his grand
fathers soul.
Grandpa said he was going to
die sure" said the boy to his
mother. "and he told me to pray to
God for his soul, because God
might listen to me. He said he
didn't think God would do much
for him."
Claussen was revived by Police
Surgeon Connolly and will live.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
He Just Got Hungry
For Some Hard Tack

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. SIS. D.
Parkhurst of Houston, Tex, wrote
to General Funston a few days ago,
saying he was hungry for piece
Of bareback, not having tasted any
since the civil war ended, more
than half a century ago. The gen.
eral promptly arranged for box
Of the army staple to be sent to the
veteran. A letter of thanks came
back today, in which Mr.. Park
hurst said he had shared the
treasure" with other members of
the Grand Army of the Republic
post in Houston, and that it had
brought back old times" to all of
them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-04
BOURBONS PLOT TO
DROP FREE LIST
With Visions Of Big Deficit
Demos Plan to Put Tariff On
About Everything.
JUST MUST RAISE MONEY

Washington, Jan. 3.-The problem
of raising additional revenue for the
government to avoid the threatened
deficit at the end OF the next fiscal
year has assumed such proportions
that administration leaders in con-
gress are reviewing the emit e free list
to consider the advisability of placing
tariff duties on other commodities
than coffee, rubber and wool, and in
creasing the present tariff on sugar.
Revenues to be derived from these
four sources will fall far below the
sum needed, unless there is a radical
revision upward of the tariff duties
originally proposed on them. Esti-
mates placed before the ways and
means committee by Treasury de-
partment experts are said to show
that under a maximum tariff of ) per
cent. these four commodities would
yield not more than Ss0,000,000 an
nua!ly and probably not more than
S45.0O0,0O0.
Huge Sum Must Be Raised.
Secretary McAdoo estimated that
approximately Sl95,000,000 will have
to be raised by taxation in addition to
sums to be derived from proposed
bond issues.
The chief remaining articles on the
free list, not eliminated by The policy
of non disturbance OF such big indus
tries as the iron and stec1stTade, in
clude,cocoa, drugs, undresSed ftirs and
skinss meats, OILS, potatoes. silk and
tea. Other articles. on the free list
understood to have been virtually
eliminated from consideration are
copper and iron ore, leather and steel
products such as rails. Ahost OF
minor articles also arr on the free list
and on these estimates hav been fur
nished the committee showing the
amount Of revenue which small tariff
duties would yield. ~.
Attention, Tobceco' Users!
Additional sources ofrevenue under
consideration by the committee in
clude. articles on which the internal
revenue bureau collects an excise tax,
notably tobacco. Tobacco already is
under heavy excise and tariff taxes,
but some officials fee that consider
ably more revenue could be raised by
imposing additional taxes.
Indications were that President
Wilson will leave the problem to the
ways and means committee and will
not find II necessary to make recon-
mendations to congress to cover the
situation.