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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
ITEMS OF INTEREST

The menu card of leading New
two Jumps, cents; powdered, 10 cents
a portion"
A woman of a Massachusetts town
made application for Liberty bond.
and iIi answer to the question on the
blank as to the denomination desired,
she filled in Methodist"
A machine has been invented In Eu-
rope that cleans and sorts medicinal
tablets. rejects imperfectly formed
ones and packs them in boxes or tubes
at a speed of from 10000 to 100000
day.
Charles Mix, a farmer near Pierre,
S. d., hauled a blanketed full-grown
porker to a doctor for medical atten-
ton, using a pleasure car. He says
hogs are too valuable these days to
take chances with them.
An auxiliary set of wire net blades
In new electric fan are driven by the
air moved by the regular blades and
pass through a tank of water, vapor-
izing it so that it cools and purifies the
air of room In which the fan is used.
The five government hospitals for
leprosy in Japan at present contain
about 1900 patients, which is perhaps
not more than per cent of all the
cases existing. The three Christian
hospitals have total of about $50 pa
tients.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
rmin city Mayers 70 sowI.

Neenah Mayors Of the Twin cities
are to clash. Mayor c. Is. Clark. of
Neenah. and Mayer \. G. Remmen, Of
Menasha, viii roll match bowling
game here on Jan. is to Start off the
annual state tournament scheduled to
begin on that date.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Loyalty Branch at Horizon.

Horicon-A local branch of The Wis
consm Loyalty lesion was formed here
and Eassmeeting VIII be held within
a few days TO increase the member
ship. An effort will DE made to sign
up every resident Of the city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Sues for s47. $50 Royalty.

Milwaukee - Leo C. Smith has
brought suit in circuit court here
against the Cruciole Steel Casting
company for S47.2399S declared re
naming due as royalty on sales Of
castings for automobile trucks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
FLASHLIGHTS

Even an optimist should worry
about disaster enough to do something
to avoid It.
If the men worked as hard for the
soldiers as the women do the war
would soon be over.
1t is now a rather generally conceo-
ed fact that there can be no real hap
piness In this world until the kaiser
has been trimmed to 8 FRAGILE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
eadner pics in U. s. Army.

Eau Ciaire-P. G. Melrose OF Cary
vile. near here. has received a tele-
gram from Washington announcing
the death at Washington of his son.
Dale Melrose. member Of the Ambu-
lance corps. The cause was not given.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Grain Elevator Burns.

La Crosse-Fire supposed to have
been of incendiary origin destroyed
the grain elevator Of the Cargin Ele-
vator company here. The loss is $4.
GOO No grain was stored in the struc-
ture.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
aetnrned soIdier elves TaLk.

Neenah-C. II, Powell, Red Cross
ambulance driver lately returned from
service in France. addressed one hun
dred Red Cross workers here
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Green Bay--Failure Of registrants
who want TO claim exemptions to have
their supporting witnesses present in
filling in the QUESTIONABLE is causing
salsvs hetora the advisory board here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Guards Get BITES.

Racine Raeine's two companies Of
Wisconsin Home guards have been
furnished with rides but are without
uniforms as those furnished were or
dsred returned 10 Camp Douglas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Camp Mac Arthur, Waco. Tex
Private Oliver Bartlett died here from
appendicitis An operation was per
formed, but he did not rally. His
home is at Beloit, wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Fined for VIOLATING weioht Law

Milwaukee Charged with violating
IKE weights ana measures ordinance.
John Kusch, driver for a local ice
compapy. was fined s25 in district
court he.e.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
KAISER'S HALL OF FAME

Me. i.
The first soldier that entered !
Belgium. !
The sailor who torpedoed the I
Lusitania. 1
The gunner VINO fired the first Z.
shot at a cathedral. !
The first airman to drop !
bombs on hospital.
The wise man who first ex- !;
pounded Kultur. )
The genius who originated the i
idea of poisoning wells 3
The inventor who perfected 3
liquid fire. Z
The first trooper to realize !
poison gas. !;
Gott.-Life. B
ss.ts,a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Vulcanized fiber is needed by a cut
lery manufacturer in France.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

An agency for the sale Of calendars
is desired by Spanish firm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Waste cotton and textiles of all
kinds are needed in France.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Surgical instruments and supplies
are in demand in Portugal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

There is an opportunity Ia Mexico
for the sale Of American novelties and
notions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

A market exists in Portugal for
cooking stoves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Wooden carpets and blankets, linen,
cloth and velvet table covers are need
ed In Italy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20
VAlMlE Q. NFIE
gEER n FRANCE.
enera1 Persliing Had His
Head quarters in Taat
Little City.
lNHAElI0NT =

GHA6gGoNT, France, Nov. 90
Correspondence OF The Associated
s5)-Thls IlsIe city OF the Haute
Marine Is the home Of the General
1eadqu2rters OF tie American Expe-
cittonaTy Forces Until now its men
ton has been taboo and the where
abouts Of g. h O. one OF the secrets
Of the war.
Here lives the Commander in Chief
and IN the BAT dfngs OF the French
garrison IS housed the offices of the
General Stan and all the auxiliary
organizations that go with 1.-THE
NORMALLY about dften thousand inhab-
Ssitants. Chaumont lies on the Eastern
railway lines, 1913 miles east of Paris.
q was formerl5- the capital OF Bas-
DGny and Is now the capital of the
apartment OF the Haute Marine.
Like most OF the older cities Of
Vance, Chaumont seems to have
been ofunded on a ste OF statesic de-
Genstve value. It crowns high pla-
teau between the Marne and the
Sufze and from the walls and towers
of the old city is a wonderful view Of
the valley Of the Lzarne, here the
river being hardly as wide as the
Marine canal that flows beside it be-
tween its bordered banks. Northward
over the narrow vale OF the Sutze the
view takes in wide sweep Of rolling
forest crowned hills.
General Headquarters we're remov-
ed from Paris in September of last
year, Chaumont being selected after
q careful search Of available loca-
lions. It lies in the center OF what
WAS the American training area,
every camp as well as the Toul sector
in which the American forces first
saw battle, and all the lines from
HSlf eastward where We were locat-
being within reach by motor.
The French post occupied as Head
E5erters offices is typical of French
garTisons. Three long, four-story,
red tile rooted barracks form three
sides of a great quadrangle facing
9wfed avenue. A group fleSser build
and Ornamental gates is the remain
ing Boundary. On either gate post
flies the TricoIor and the Stars and
|strfpes.
sentries pace their posts on every
hand, the quadrangle is filled with
burrytng officers and oTderlies and
clekss hands fash In salute, bugles
give their almost hourly calls for the
various military events and periods
lof the day. STAFF cars and motorcycles
roll in and out. and now and then the
sentry at the gate stinens even more
rgidly and brings lis piece up with
Iv5Te- snap when great Olive drab
rs shining like yacht. slides in,
e scarlet tab on the wind shield
III four white Stccs signifying the
Chief.
FceqUent1y the Generals car ap-
Naches unhc=clded and so swiftly
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20
FRED MOATS MEETS
OVER THERE
They Put in Spare Time
Taking About Noun
tain State.

Fred O. &c ats, weu-known Fair
mont boy, Under date OF october -
wrote his neither, Mrs. D. D. Moats' as
follows:
Dear Fa:ner. Mother and adjust a
line to let you know that am still In
best OF aea!th I am now in a little
village besiDt' the lines in rest bfllets.
How is everybody In Fairmont?
What do you think OF the war by
this time? 1 don't think It can last
much longer. The division am IN
has got the French citation. 1t Is the
highest citation the French govern
ment gives to any division.
I got letter from Slim Jordon, and
he Is at Paris Island. S c., in training.
1 sure was glad to hear from him, and
to know that he was In a real outfit.
AS you know. Paris Island is the main
training camp for the marines.
got acquainted with fellow from
Pittsburgh; he is now in the same
company with me- He got wounded
the same time that did; he Is some
nice fellow. and has been in Fairmont
several times. And there is another
fellow by the name OF Kelly In my
company that Is from WeIlsburg, w.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20
Worthington
Died Of inhuenza .

Mrs Elizabeth Sturm. wife Of Charles
G.. Stuxn. residing near Annabelle.
died at IL O'Clock wednesday noon Of
pneumonia. following an attack OF
Spanish influenza She was about 80
years Of ega. and before her marriage
was Miss Elizabeth Hess. daughter OF
Mr. and HRS Lemuel Hess. 7ioneer resi-
dents OF Teverbaugh She is survived
by her husband and seven small chill
dTen. from 2 months to IL years Of
age. She IS also survived By her father
and two brothers and one sister. The
funeral will be held from the resi-.
dence on FRIDAY afternoon at ESQ. and
tnterment vii be made i9 the Hess
cemetery ~, =,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20


TIE sentry s cfs q. Urn OF
aderfn=C Chief IS gone before the
guard can tumble from the Eu1Fd
BrtA last spring General Pershfng
made his residence In a large villa
near Headquarters. He soon found,
however, that so near the>workshop
of the Army he could not have the
quiet and lack Of intrusion necessary
to his growing responsibilities, and
he removed in May last to q BEAUTIFUL
chateau about i've miles from town.
Here, in a great rambling castle sit
uated in the Name valley among
groves and wide sunlit lawns, he lived
with his personal staR. Connected by
telephone with every divisional, corps
and army headquarters, his own Of
fees in Chaumont and with Paris, he
Gid his work there when not with the
army.
Americanized by the presence OF the
Headquarters. As little hotels are
always crowded with officers. Il has
ben very hospitable to tho American
occupation Nearly every home with
q spare room is thrown open as biz
1or officers Sad many of the finest
residences have been taken over en-
tireIy by the hundreds OF meeses- In
many Of them the officers have In
stalled electricity and bath rooms
and in some cases central heating
plants. and with French sercants I've
comfortably, almost luxuriously as
measured in military terms. Hun
dreds les fortunate or lacking In rank
take their chances on whatever billet
may be found in the crowded town,
wher bed is always at a premium
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20

ansacttil[E here sll1Es=
SIr aTll 8sIrs 81. 81. inner oE EiiIl-.
am 57ere calling On friends hare on
Thursday.
sIrs. D. o Robinson was shopping
IN Fzfrnont on Thursday
John 3. Harris, who has been at one
Of the training camps for several
returned home on Wednesdays
having receiI ed an honorable dis
charge from the service.
Miss Lorena Thorn has accepted a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20
Mines Closed Down.

The CarcI:na Belle ccal mines, 10.
Gated on jersey Hollow. were closed
down indefinitely on Wednesday even
ing. Losses in operation was given
as the rea5oa for suspension.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20

VI. II red BAR II Ezlrs
mont. HIN md = have 3 tax eEsEy,
night about the best state N the q.
s. a. I am writing this letter IN the
z. II. c. 4 and they are playing a
graphaphc1e and there s some crowd
OF soldiers &c here. We'll, VIII close
for this time. Write soon. as I am al
rays looking forward to the coming Of
letters from home. Love to an. Your
loving son.
Pvt FRED o MoATS,
X 18Th Company, 9Th Reg.
Q. s. Marines, A. NJ e F. I,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20
Personals.

Rev. B. E. Hanes of Warrington was
calling on his partshioners here on
Thursday.
Howard Atha Of Warrington was a
business visitor here on Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs Harry frame OF Hut
Crimson we're shopping in town on
Wednesday.
Mrs. George s. Beltch OF Broomdeld
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20

~. B. l4liElllsn 'l1as = aiSiittoE IN Gar
ton On Sunday last
Frank EsmgsIea has accepted a
position IS clerk IN A. G Aorganis
general store
Mrs L. NJ Kuhn Of sdonongah was
a visitor hcrs on Tuesday
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-20

Home BAKED Pies and Pastrss. Boy
er's Restaurant. Adv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14

Il want TO have tooth drawn" an
nounced the small boy with the steel
gray eye. land | want gas"
you're too young to have gas. my
little man." said the dentist. Besides,
I'm sure you aren't afraid OF being
hurt. Sit still and be man."
"It isn't that at ALL" said the boy.
but I'm afraid | shall not be able to
help giving bit Of squeal when 1t
comes out"
"welI, that won't matter at ALL" said
the dentist. I'm sure | shall not
mind"
mo. but I shall. Look out Of that
window"
The dentist looked out and saw lot
Of grinning lads standing ca the side
walk.
They're all kids I'VE fought and
licked" said the small patron, "and
they've come to hear me boiler"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
DOOMED TO OUTER DARKNESS
Forgetful Younester Could Only Stand
at School Gate and Mourn His
Hard Position.

In one of the Western towns where
there is a large per cent of foreign
population considerable difficulty was
experienced in getting the registra-
ton of alien women. An instructor in
the playground in the foreign district
offered her assistance, and in order to
gain a better knowledge of the COM
munity gave out printed slips TO the
children on which they were to write
their names, ages and places of birth,
and the same of their fathers and
mothers. She told all the youngsters
explicitly that they must bring the pa
pers back with them in the afternoon.
When the children returned one
little fellow stood forlornly at the
gate. To all invitations to enter he
shook his head stubbornly. One of the
assistants finally went to him. Come
on in" she coaxed. 1--WE are going to
learn a wonderful new game this af-
ternOOn. Don't you want to help us?"
mo, ma'am. teacher" he said, and
big tears rolled down his cheeks. mo,
ma'am. / dassent even come in, cause
/ amt got my excuse for being
horned"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
WEAK KIDNEYS MEAN
A WEAK BODY

those stiffened joints. that backache, rheu-
matism, lumbago, sciatica, gall stones,
gravel, brick dust" etc. They are an
effective remedy for all diseases of the
bladder, kidney, liver, stomach and allied
organs.
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules
cleanse the kidneys and purify the blood.
They frequently ward off attacks of the
dangerous and fatal diseases of the kid.
neys. They have a beneficial effect, and
often completely cure the diseases Of the
bodily organs, allied with the bladder and
kidneys.
II you are troubled with soreness across
the loins or with simple" aches and pains
in the back take warning, il may 1e the
preliminary indications OF some dreadful
malady which can be warded "a or cured
If taken in time,
Go TO your druggist today and get box
Of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules.
Money refunded If they do not help you.
Three sizes. GOLD MEDAL are the pure,
original imported Harlem Oil Capsules.
Accept No Substitutes.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
EXIT THE GERMAN DACHSHUND
Marine Poster Causes German Dog TO
Be Driven From Streets Of
Cincinnati.

Cincinnatl.-Exit the German dachs-
hund from the society of Cincinnati
dogdom
A United States marine corps poster
was responsible for the German dog
gle's social demise here. The poster
depicts an American bulldog chasing
a German dachshund with the words !:
"Teufel hund (devil dogs). German
nickname for T. s. marines" Since
the appearance Of the poster the local
dachshunds, of which there are great
number, have led miserable existence,
as small bows have "sicked" bulldogs,
terriers. hounds and every other ca
nine breed on the poor "Fritzies," I'M
iii ut last they have been virtually
driven off the streets of Cincinnati.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
camouHaoe.

The war is bringing about many
changes in the English language and
when the conflict is ended there win be
many new words In the dictionary. As
usual, children are not slow to pick up
the new phrases. especially the slang
expressions.
A man and his son were walking In
Washington street when they passed a
man with toy balloons.
Dad, l want balloon
mo you don't want any Of those
things" said the father; IF you had
one 1t might burst and hurt you"
"Those things won't hurt" argued
the boy.
ayes they would: they are filed
with German gas and you know what
have told you about that"
Jaw, quit trying to camoutlage," an
swered the boy.--lndianapolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14

When you're fifty. your body begins to
creak little at the hinges. Motion is
more slow and deliberate. Not 80 young
as used 70 be" is a frequent and unwel-
come thought. Certain bodily functions
upon which good health and good spirits
so much depend. are impaired. The weak
spot Is generally the bladder. Unpleasant
symptoms show themselves. Painful and
annoying complications in other organs
arise. This is particularly .iue with cl-
derby people. II you only know how, this
trouble can be obyiated.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil has been relieving the in
convenience and pain due to advancing
years. Il is a standard, old-time home
remedy. and needs no introduction. II is
now put up in odorless, tasteless capsules.
These are easier and more pleasant to take
than the oil in bottles.
Each capsule contains about one dose Of
FIVE DROPS Take them just like you would
any pill. with a small swallow of water.
They soak into the system and throw of
the poisons which are making you old be
fore your time. They win quickly relieve
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14

singh unpleasant thought of what
may follow. EATONIC Tablets, good
tasting, quick acting, and absolutely
harmless, have already proven an I'M
told blessing TO thousands of people.
One or two EATONIC Tablets after
meals work wonders. They sweeten
and purify the stomach by neutraliz-
ing the trOuble-making acids and gases
and stop the gripping pains of indiges-
ton and other stomach and bowel
disturbances.
And the best part of it is-vou can
be your own judge. Just try EATONIC.
Let your own stomach tell YOU the
truth. II you are not pleased then
they don't cost you one penny.
Druggists are amazed at the aston.
ishing reports from EATONIC users.
who have found EATONIC a quick,
wonderful relief for stomach ailments.
So we tell you to get large box Of
EAIONIC from your druggist, whom
you know and can trust, and then
II EATONiC is not suited 70 your case,
return it to your druggist at once and Eet
BACK your money. That's a fair SQUARE
offer. Every person is urR ii 70 make toe
test. Let your own stomach tell you Ia
ssuth. So start using EATCNIC today.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
PRICE FOR FAME TOO HIGH
Martyrdom for Sake of Living
In History.

Uncle John. the gifted poet of the
Excelsior Springs Standard, has been
studying the lives of the old masters
and is much discouraged. He writes !:
Old John Bunions told his Pilgrim
piece while in the penitentiary doin'
time for some little offense. Nearly all
of 'em wrote their best stuff while in
great distress.
Nearly all of 'em had sore eyes,
some was totally blind. an the COM
mon run of writin' material was poor
"a sharp stick an gourdful of home
made irk was the best they had; in
spite of them handicaps they managed
TO compose stuff that will live long af-
ter my best poem has went the route.
StilI-you never can tell. 1t is inter
esting to ponder on the possibility of
one of my war poems bein' in the fifth
reader of A. D. 2153.
But If / have to be socked into the
calaboose an write with an old buggy
spoke for a pen, before l can get off
anything famous, / am afeared / shall
never make the riffle.-Kansas City
Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
Do This After You Eat
Hot Weather "Out of Fix" Stomachs
Easily Put Right

When hot weathe, comes, stomach
and bowel miseries begin. Strong,
sound stomachs as well as weak ones
are easily affected bv the harmful
gases and acids 90 often produced in
the things we eat and drink during
hot weather. Winter-Nature's ice
box, is gone hot weather breeds
the poisonous germs that cause pto-
maine poison in all its many forms.
Every one knows that the after-eat-
ing nausea, belching, that wretched,
bloated, 'lumpy" feeling, sour stom-
aeh. heartburn, food repeating, and
other forms of indigestion and dys-
pepsia are far more frequent during
bot weather. 1t is the time when you
have to guard conl6antly against an
upset stomach and the many ills that
are always apt to follow. Then again
we have the worlds war 70 win
with the change of diet and extra
work which meanC we must all care
fully guard our stomachs this year
keep ourselves fit and fine.
A marvellous relief and prevention
has Eeen found for stomach sufferers,
which makes it possible for you to eat
tie things you like best without 3
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14

Eau Claire-Judge John M. Becker,
of Monroe, tried in federal court here
on charge of having made unpatri-
otic utterances, was convicted by a
jury. Sentence was deferred. Two ad-
dresses which Becker made last Feb
ruary formed the basis of the charge.
The prosecution alleged that he at
tempted to discourage enlistments.
Becker denied the allegations and as
serted that his criticism was directed
at profteers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
Remouea Ink Stains

Stains caused by indelible ink on
linen may with patience be made so
faint as to be scarcely perceptible.
First of all, molsten the stain with To-
dine, then use hyposuphate Of soda.
Next rinse In clear water and dry well,
and the stain, if new one. will often
entirely disappear and even an old one
will grow very faint.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
Watch Your Skin Improve.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off Ointment in five minutes with Cur
ticura Soap and hot water. For free
sample address "Cuticura, Dept. x,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment 25 ond 50.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
TO USE FABRICATED STEEL
Emergency Fleet Corporation Plans
Method to Hasten Building
Of Ships.

Philadelphia - Preparations have
been begun by the Emergency Fleet
corporation TO introduce methods ia
the near future by which fabricated
s., viii be delivered - the ship
yards. thus saving millions Of dollars
and also speed o. the bui,ding n ships.
By this process plates w.li be riv-