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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
shMREHEER HEE -
4 D0N'TS TO REMEMBER
a F0RL0YAL AMERICANS

~ New York.-Dr. Preston VIZ
~ Slosson of the history depart m
~ ment of Columbia university, ~
- has drawn up u list of "Don'ts
on the War" Some of them
N~ are: IA
Don't say My country right n
- or wrong We aren't wrong. ~
- Don't call national necessity m
N and international justice by any "a
~ name as vague as national N
m honor
Don't say Wall street or
British gold or the North
cliffe press made this war. You 80
- don't have 10 bribe nation to "a
- make it resent the murder of It's n
n citizens. IA
IA Don't call every pro-ally pro M
u British Great Britain is only n
~, one of a dozen or So of the all
- lies.
Don't say that both sides %
= think they are fighting defen- ~
ne sive war A man may honestly HA
NJ mink that two and six are ~
~ eleven, but it doesn't make them ~
~ so. M
Dent call universal training ~.
M, Prussian militariSm.' Ii is nc N.
~ more Prussian than 1t is Swiss, ~.
French, British, Argentine.
japanese or Australian.
70 Don't say that we owe aid to "a
N France on account of Lafayette ~
- We didn't help France in 1870 NJ
n and we were right not to do so. NJ,
"a We only owe aid to any nation ~
ma when it is fighting Gas at pres M,
:. emit in n righteous quarrel.
Don't say that 1t doesn't "a
- make any difference 10 the work "a
Va ingman what country governs "a
Va him on the contrary, 1t makes IA
Ma more difference to him than to ~
m anyone else. because the rich n,
", man can spend his time In ~
~ travel or buy his way into The
- privileged class if he finds po-
lltical conditions oppressive"
-. - ~. -. ~ - - - - - -. - -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
They Understood,

Col. John Ward, NJ. p, is a popular
hero.
When he was sergeant and was
licking into shape the raw recruits
for his famous navvies' battalion his
method of imparting instruction,
though not always according to the
drill book, was simple, direct and eff
ficient.
Once. for instance, he was In charge
of a squad at musketry.
"This," he said, Els the bayonet boss,
and this is the bayonet bar. Boss and
bar-you can easily remember that;
where you get your money and where
you spend IT."
The squad grinned sheepishly. But
they unGerstood--and remembered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
COP HEADS CHOIR
One Of DenveTs Leading Churches
Honors Policeman at Elec-
ton of Officers.

Denver, Colo.-There are baseball
evangelists like Billy Sunday, and
train-r0bber evangelists like Al JeD-
nings, but. at that, the last place most
Of US expect TO find traffic cop is iD
q church choir.
The choir Of the Central Presbyte
rian church Of Denver, one Of the
largest Congregations in the city, has
just held an election Of officers For
president the choir chose William f.
Wolf traffic policeman Wolf is one
Of the most active and popular mem
bers Of the choir Also he Is one Of
The leaders Of the Marathon Young
Mems Bible c.ass Of the Presbyterian
church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
English Newspaper Gives impress
SionS of Our Boys in
Khaki.
ARE GIVEN WARM WELCOME
Our Men Are Described as Finely
Built Lot of Young FelIows-offi-
clally Greeted by Mayor and
Mayoress of Town.

New York. --American troops arriv-
ing in a British town are described
plcturesquely by q copy of The Black
pool Times which has just reached
here. England's impressions of her
American allies are given for the first
time.
The name of the body of troops is
not stated. but various indications
show clearly it is the Medical corps
unit from Western Reserve university,
Cleveland
The article reads in part as follows ::
Exactly at so the mayor and town
clerk hurried to the town hall. After
greeting the Americans at the station,
the mayor promptly donned his off,
cial robes and chain of office. and, ac-
companied by the mayoress, along
with the town clerk and Sir John Rus
sell, Bart, who is a private in the
r. A. III. C., proceeded to the entrance
to the town hall, followed by the mem
bers of the town council and the rest
of the company.
Cheers Upon Cheers.
within minute or so the loud
cheering along Talbot road denoted
the troops were marching down, and
quickly the band of the r. a. NJ. C..
(Ripon training center) hove in sight
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
100000 AEROS TO FIGHT GERMANY

siye pressure on the actual fighting
within a few months. AS one leading
American army authority phrased it.
"Fhe effect of American .aeronautical
forces In Europe would be felt acutely
by Germany within a week after they
reached French soil"
Factories Are Listed.
The first move which General Squier
has completed after weeks of labor
has been to remove In advance all Inn
pediments TO turning the nations
genius and resources to aviation. Ev-
cry American manufacturer now en-
gagged in aeronautical work has been
sounded out Every manufacturer of
engines, automobiles, electrical appll-
ances or what not who could be of as
sistance has been listed, and in thou
sands of cases communicated with.
General Squier has concentrated his
energies not on providing an American
aeronautical force which could hold
its own with the British or French,
but in providing an overwhelming
force completely eclipsing the efforts
OF the most progressive of the Euro
pean powers.
Arrangements have been made with
the French government whereby CON
valescent American ayiators on the FIR
ing line will be sent to this country TO
act as instructors for others. Advance
arrangements have been made for OBJ
tanning recruits for the aviation forces
later 10 be concentrated abroad. Fly
in France may be the motto TO he
seen on the street cars and billboards
within the next month or two. "Fly
for Liberty" "Bllndfold the Enemy"
are other slogans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
TTIIIjIIIITIIIIITIIIII'
Mrs. Lindsey Now Keeps House For Seven.

Tenne Ga want to tell how much have been benefited
Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound About eight agoi
health unable keep house for three in
family had dull tired dizzy feelings, cold feet and hands nearly
and could scarcely sleep all The doctor said had
liberation and without operation would always
invalid but told him wanted to wait awhile Our druggist
advised my husband get Lydia Pnkham Vegetable Compound
entirely cured Now keep house for and work
in the garden some thankful got this medicine feel
though saved life and have recommended to others and
they d"Mrs w E. LINDSEY r. r. Tennil Ga
(cOndentia letter will be opened
a and held in strict confidence
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
CUTICURA HEALS SORE HANDS
That Itch, Burn, Crack, Chap and
5leed-Trlal Free.

In q wonderfully short time in most
cases these fragrant, super-creamy
emoilients succeed. Soak hands on re-
firing In the hot suds of Cuticura Soap,
dry and rub Cuticura Ointment into
the hands for some time. Remove sur
plus Ointment with soft tissue paper
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cudcura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04

letters written by Italian soldiers In
the trenches to relatives at home, but
she denied being a German or Aus
trian spy. At her hearing she claimed
that she only went TO Italy to pur-
chase the letters for a collection q
war documents" started by her.
As there was no proof Of espionage
against her. she had to be discharged
and permitted TO continue her Journey.
hut the Swiss authorities confscated
the bundles Of soldiers letters ana ad-
vised her 70 curb her dangerous COT
lecting mania until after the war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
A Willing Victim.

Margaret. aged four, had eaten one
Of two boxes Of berries that her moth.
er had purchased for company. Her
mother cried, what would you do II
you had q little girl and she ate a
whole box Of strawberr1es7"
"Oh, mamma r. she exclaimed eager
ly, "rd make her eat the otner box"
The Christian Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
BERNHARDT FINDS LOSS
OF LEG HAS ADVANTAGE

New YOrk.-Upon returning
from motor ride to Mount Sinai
hospital recently Sarah Bern
hardt was enjoying a light repast
when she startled William J.
CQnnor, her manager, by encor-
ing the pate de fois gras.
But, madame" he protested,
"have you forgotten the gout?"
IF it returns" she replied
with q laugh, ''it can hurt only
one foot"
The famous actress refuses TO
let the loss of a limb affect her
spirits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
HClean Your Plate"

New York.--"Clean your plate" is
the Ammunition appearing on the menu
cards of Washington Square family
hotels. Food must be conserved"
reads a printed slip attached. land you
are expected to do your part. Don't
order more than you can consume"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
Beans Grow After aooo Years

San Bernardino, Cal.-Four bean
seeds, estimated TO be 5000 years old.
planted here by X. Z. Heron, a natu-
ralist, are said TO he growing, and il
is believed the revival of an extinct
species Will result The seeds were
found sealed in the wall of cliff
dwelling in Arizona.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
connlex.

Mrs. Wayup--Where did Mrs. De
Style get her new Easter hat2
Mrs Blase-Tnat's u problem. She
bought 1t with the moLNy which her
husband borrowed from her uncle, who
won II In poker game from her broth
or, TO whom she had loaned II shortly
after her mother had taken IL from
her fathers pockets and given 1t to
her for birthday present.-Life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
TELLS SWISS CURIOUS STORY
German Woman Caught Crossing BoF-
der From Italy Claims tc Be
WAR Document" Collector.

Berne.--A German woman who. &C
cordiHg 10 her own statement. had
spent several weeks behind the Italian
front or the isonzo was arrested by
the police of Locar1o after she crossed
the Swiss frontier On her way back
70 Germany.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
Goo Sick
60 Work
Many Women in this Condition Re-
gain Health by Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Convincing Proof of This Fact.

Ridgway, Penn. - q suffered from female
trouble with backache and pain in my side for over
seven months so could not do any of my work.
was treated by three different doctors and was
getting discouraged when my sister-in-aw told me
how Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound had
helped her. decided to try it, and it restored my
health, so / now do all of my homework which is
not light as l have a little boy three years old"
- Mrs. o. NJ RHEEs, Ridgway, Penn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
Walked 1000 Miles for Education.

BeIlaire, O.-Elmer Kratz walked
5000 miles TO get an education in the
high school here. He lived six miles
from the school and walked back and
forth every day while taking the four
year course he has just finished.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04

"The antitrust laws of the future
will have teeth"
"Humphl You must mean that for
biting sarcasm"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04

Many woman who thinks herself a
beauty never succeeds in convincing
l. mirror.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04

Old high cost of living bids fair TO
make the contents Of hash more mys-
ferrous than ever.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04

A man who likes dogs viii never
fully understand the man who doesn't.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04

stude-Tm all right, but can't get
my breath.
Prude -- Well, you're extremely
lucBy.-Harvard Lampoon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04

Some men believe In the divine
right of others to fight for their coun-
FRY
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04

Ungrammatically speaking, kiss is
a conjunction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04

Night is the only thing that can fan
gracefully.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
HOW OUR TROOPS LOOK TO BRITISH

at the head of the troops. playing a
lively march. Cheers upon cheers re-
verberated from the crowds lining the
streets and Talbot square as the
American troops marched smartly
past.
"The American band was followed by
two Of the men carrying large Union
Jack and the Stars and Stripes side by
side this significant emblem of unity
arousing great patriotic cheering
They were greeted with the playing
of the American national anthem. THE
Star Spangled Banner" by the r. A.
NJ. c. Depot band. stationed immedi.
ately In front of the town hall The
troops, who were q finely built lot of
young men, were promptly lined up
and the mayor and mayoress. accom-.
panied by Sir John Russell. Bart, the
town clerk and Mrs. Harbottle and
Mrs. J. Parkinson, mother of the
mayor, went 70 the edge of the foot
path, and the mayor entered into con-
versation with Captain Tootle, the Of
ficer commanding the United States
contingent
''The mayor proceeded to giye a civic
welcome 10 the troops.
Captain Toote called upon the men
to show what they felt in their
hearts, the gladness that came over
them on that occasion. He desired
them to let the good people assembled
IL hnt ho -
ent TO stand shoulder to shoulder IN
that great human cause. Give them
three hearty American cheers, and re-
member your colleagues" was the con-
GLIDING appeal.
The men responded with three rous-
ing cheers, which far exceeded all pre-
vious similar responses.
Look Pale but Fit.
They are young men, from eighteen
years upward, and nearly all clean
shaver. They have paler appear
ance than our men, hut this might be
due to the voyage as well as the lack
Of training, and the BlackpooI air and
sun will soon impart ruddier hue 10
their cheeks. The troops are above
the average height, and are straight
and clean limbed. In dress they some
what resemble our colonial troops, es-
pecially in headgear for their hats
American service hats-are Of the
sombrero type, with the slack crown,
Their khaki is a shade darker In color
than that Of our men, and their over
coats are thick, uncommonly long, and
worn loose fitting. They wear tight
trousers, combined with sort of gai-
ters, the latter having leather inside
and being khaki on the outside Of the
legs. The men are from Ohio, and
are college men, a good proportion be
ing medical students"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
Mar Chiefs Consider Plan for I'm
mediate Construction
of Craft.
TO BLIND GERMAN ARMIES
France Ready TO Cooperate in Train
ing Americans as Fliers-Wait
for Congress to Provide
the Funds.


Westinghouse Baker. Of
Hcers of the War college and Brig.
Gen. George o. Squier. chief signal Of
ficer of the army. are studying a plan
to strike a telling blow at the German
war machine in France by means of
tremendous American airplane force
capable of overwhelming opposing air
craft and "blinding the eyes Of the
German armies" The plan, elaborate
but practical in every respect, has pro-
crossed 10 the point of exchanges be
tween the American, British and
French army leaders. The secrecy
which has shrouded it no longer is re-
garded as necessary. In fact, details
Of the plan must be made public be-
cause it is up to congress to provide
the necessary funds.
Would Blind Germans.
General Squier. ~ reason of his po-
sition as organizer and so-called man
ager of the nations future aviation
forces. is not free to discuss the mat
ter. There is, however, unquestionahle
authority for the statement that he
lr%lorses the advocacy of an immedi-
ate and enormous increase of this ma
tons aviation forces for the specific
purpose of concentrating so many
thousand battle machines On the firing
line that German artillery will be rem
dered sightless. The German military
leaders then would he forced 10 con-
tinue the fight "blndfolded" against
the allies.
The Importance of this would be ap-
preciated at once, it is asserted, If the
public could see some of the latest
messages which have come from
French and British strategists now
conducting the war General Squier
has been making advance preparation
for this contingency for weeks. The
groundwork is laid for putting the ac-
tual plan into full operation, and all
that is necessary is for General Squier
to receive word from Secretary Baker
to go ahead" Before Secretary
Baker can give this authority, con-
gress must pledge the necessary funds,
which are estimated at about $1,000
100000.
The bureGu of ordnance of the war
department has received funds Of al
most 81. 800, 100000 for work on heavy
ordnance. This is all-imrortant. but
in the opinion of those interested in
the awaiting program it cannot have
direct bearing on the war operations
for almost two years. 1t will be some
concentrated TO make their presence
felt in the struggle. But an American
aeronautical force, it is said, could
exert tremendous and perhaps deci-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-04
Point Of ownershIn.

let ne drive a while. Half of this
car is mine"
Didn't Won agree to take the rear
half and let me have the front half?"
"Yes."
well"
"Well. the steering wheel belongs
10 the front half. and that gives me
the right TO drive all the time"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-03
Village PostoGce"
For Ladies' Aid Society

MinlintOwn, Pa, March "a play
entitled The Village PCstoffice" which
was given by the Ladies' Aid of the
Presbyterian Church, was a decided
success. Proceeds from sale of tickets
was $162.25.-A number of the people
of this place were at Lewistown Sunday
morning to welcome the NJ "ompanv.
Eighth regiment, which arrived home
from the Mexican border.-Miss Jane
Banks attended q house party at State
College.-Lloyd Arbogast, of Vinton-
dale, spent Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. fl. Arbogast.-Mrs.
Frida Schott has returned from a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Sigmund Gold
smith, at Boonsboro.-Mrs. Henry Wat
ters, of Altoona, was the guest of
Miss Mary Hoopes.-Ansses Margaret
and Merla Criswell spent Sunday at
Lewistown.-Miss Mary Mcclellan, a
teacher in the public schools, of AL
toona is spending several days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. $. c. Nc
Clellan.-Mrs. d. NJ. Heitrick, spent
Wednesday in Harrisburg. Earle
Davis. of Washington, DC, spent sew
cral days as the guest of his grand
mother. Mrs Sara Davis-Mr. and Mrs
Byrant Zeiders, Of Burnham Spent
sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Zeiders.-Mrs. J. II. Lef-
lard spent Tuesday at Philadelphia
Miss Matilda Loudon is at Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-03
Mrs. Harry Davis Hostess
For Ladies' Aid Society

Lykens, Pa, March 3.-Members of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church met at the
home of Mrs. Harry Davis on Mon
day evening. A very enjoyable evening
was spent discussing current events
and playing various games. Luncheon
was served.-A farewell party was
given in the G.. A. r. hall in honor
of Homer Beadle, who is to return to
Detroit, Mich, where he has been
working for some time. The evening
was spent playing games and a lunch
con was served. - Mrs. Kathryn
Watcher and daughter. Mary, spent
several days at Pottsville.-Charles
Fetterhoff, representatives of the tap
and reamer works, of Lykens, at Phil
adelphia. spent the weekend with his
family here.-Harry Bowman went to
Philadelphia, where he has secured
employment.-Mr and Mrs. Edward
Matter, of Lebanon, were here to at
tend the funeral of the latter's father,
William Saltzer.-Henry Bowman and
Vernon Mitchell spent some time at
Harrisburg.-Miss Vera Cooper, of
Williamstowh, spent some time with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Cooper.-Earl Day, of Harrisburg,
spent several days here this week.
w. II. Cooper spent some time at Tow
er City.-George Eby made a trip to
Ashland recently.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-03
Prof. Miles c. Hummer
of Dauphin Schools Resigns

Dauphin, Pa. March 3.-Prof Miles
c. Hummer, who has been principal
of the Dauphin borough schools for six
years, has resigned to take II position
in one of the ward buildings in Har-
risburg.-Miss Lucy Krauthof spent
several days in Lykens.-Mr., ,McKeever,
of Lucknow, was the guest of William
Shannesy on dnesday.-Harry Yoder
of Harrisburg, has purchased the farm
of j. H. Snyder at Speeceville, and
will move there soon.-Mss Kathryn
Kelley. of 1900 N. Second street, Har-
risburg. is the weekend guest of Miss
Sabra Clark-Lawrence Raub, who was
operated on for appendicitis several
weeks ago, is recuperating at his home
here.-Mrs. Frederick Sewall and chill
dren, Betty and Christine, OF Island
Falls, Maine, and Miss Bess Garverich,
of Harrisburg, spent several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Garverich.-
Mrs. William Miller, of Enola, was the
Weekend guest of her sister. Mrs. j.
Il. Williams.-Mrs. Harry b. Grenawalt
has returned home from a visit with
her sister, Mrs. Milan Fishbaugh, at
York.-Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rooms and
daughter, Helen Lucille, Charles Gar
man, and John Garmln, all of Altoona,
spent the weekend with Mrs Clara
Garman.-Frank IL. Williams left on
Thursday for Washington, where he
tion.-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Emory and
son. Raymond, of Bailey, were recent
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Manning,
Sr., at Speeceville.-Miss Ethel II.
Forney, of Harrisburg, spent the week
end with Miss Carrie G. Gerberich.-.
Miss Anna Hoffman left on Thursday
for Washington, to attend the inaugu-
ration festivities.-Mrs. Emma c. Bak-
er, of Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Mary Messe-
mer of Harrisburg; Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.
Hawthorne. of Sunbury. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Hawthorne, of Uniontown,
spent several days with Mrs. j. W.
Hawthorne--Miss Evelyn Waid and
Surrel Ressin, of Harrisburg. were the
guests of Miss Ruth Shaffer. on Sun
day.-W. Emerson Winn, a member of
Company l, Eighth regiment, returned
on Sunday from the Mexican border
Miss Carrie Elizabeth Gerberich re-
turned on Sunday to Miss Hart's School,
Philadelphia, to resume her studies,
after spending a weeks vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman c.
Gerberich.-Mrs. Trullinger and Mrs.
Cornelius, of Harrisburg, and Mrs.
Charles Baker, of Halifax, were recent
guests of Mrs. William Il. Reed.-AIaX
Long and Edward Green, students at
| Gettysburg Academy, and Raymond
Long, of Harrisburg; spent the week
| end with Mr. and Mrs. l. Lane Long.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-03
ASST. POSTMASTER AND CLERKS
PASS PERFECT EXAMINATIONS
Highest Average 100 Per Cent Lotuest $780, Historic
Bequedfhed to Gettysburg Presbyterian Church j.

Gettysburg, Pa, March S..-Assist-
ant Postmaster Elmer e. Slaybaugh
and six clerks in the Gettysburg post
office, took the yearly civil service eX-
animation, similar to that given to
railway mail clerks, and the lowest
average made was $3.50. p. c. Stock
passing the test with perfect average
of 100.-'rhe Presbyterian Church is
one of the benefciaries of the will of
Miss Agnes McCreary, which has just
been probated, and among other
things comes INTO possession of a war
time relic of no little historic value.
It is a small silk United States flag
that belonged to the leader of the
,5a'timore sire Gu. TNuf .u
dedicatory services at the National
Cemetery on November 10, 1868, and
which he waved as a baton during the
singing. After the exercises he present
ed the flag to Miss McCreary, who
has carefully preserved it since.-Ja-
cob Bream, about "A years old, receiv-
ed fracture of the right leg at the
hip when he fell from a nail keg at
the Reaser furniture plant. He was in
the act of filing the fire buckets when