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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
THE SCHOOL.
VIRoQUA AND CHRIsTIANA

EAST RIDGE SCHOOL, March I've are
having good attendance in spite of the bad
roads and some sickness among our pupils -.
Some time ago Miss Alice Justin spent
weekend with her friend. Sadie Gastad Of
DeSoto. "A surprise party was given at the
home of Andrew Morkrid about two weeks
ago. Last Friday they moved to their new
home on Salem Ridge. We are sorry to lose
some of our schoolmates by their removal to
another district A public sale held at
the farm of Chas. Zietlow, seven miles north
east of LaFarge. Tuesday, February &c. Mrs.
Willie Mockrud entertained the ladies aid
Thursday, February 81. Paul Horde mas
been on the sick list. Mr.. Berman Bergh.
the treasurer OF school district maze
short visit at Camp Grant recently accom-
panied by Tennis Hoilien. Miss Hilma
Bergh left for Aberdeen, South Dakota where
she will attend normal school. P. T. Paulson
the candidate for register of deeds, also
school clerk made business trip to Sparta
some time ago. Theodore Paulson arrived
home from the University where he has been
enrolled in the electrical engineering class
The grip is making its rounds in several OF
our homes. A. S. Olson visited Milwaukee
a few weeks ago. "A baby boy was born TO
Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Moen on the 25th Of
January Chester Pauson is getting
breath of city life IN Sparta. He expects to
be gone for time
THE SCHOOL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
PROHIBITION
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
None.
Lyman Howe coming the 2Sth.

j. D. Beck has taken up the work
of secretary of the Vernon County
Breeders Association, made vacant
by the resignation of Prof. T. G.
Brown, who goes to take charge of
agricultural work at Oshkosh.
Carol fainter is in critical con-
dition at the Lutheran hospital at
Lacrosse. A tubercular kidney and
rib to which it had grown, were re-
moved. Her sister, Edith, has been
with her; Fay Smith taking Edith's
place as teacher.
Elmer Bown of near Soldiers
Grove was accidentally shot by a
shot gun in the hands of his brother
the charge entering his left side I'M
der the heart He was taken to a
Lacrosse hospital. Small hope is en-
tertained for his recovery.
Some errors crept into the Cen
sor's lineup of officers titles among
thelocal Knights of Pythias last week.
o. o. Tuhus hands us the following
corrections: Regimental Serg. Ma
jor M. o. Tuhus, Battalion Serg. Ma
jor 7. E. Davis, Color Serg. Eugene
Helgeson, Band Serg. Fred Rhodes,
Supply Serg. Leroy Kuenning, Reg
mental Mess Serg. C. A. Cutter,
Serg. Victor Hetland, Serg. Guy
Smith, Cook Julius jackson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
Notice of Primary Election
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERB

The undersigned city clerk Of the city Of Viro-
qua. Wisconsin. herewith gives notice. that in
compliance with law and the published notices Of
the secretary Of state and county clerk. Of pri-
mary election for 1919, the same will be held in
d city follows:
. the city hail for all wards on the 9th day Of
arch A D. 1915 The polls Of said primary elec-
ton will be- open at 300 O'Clock a. and close at
shutdown Of said day. The voting places viii be
a. follows. The First. Second and Third wards
in the city council chamber
The election oficers 70 conduct such election are
a. foIiows: Inspectors n. " Foster. 2. A. Ram
Eett. G. ". Mckinney. Clerks 81 Election. W H.
Morgan. W. II. Norris. Ballot Clerks. y. l. Nor
FL OLDER. City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
DoINGs OF TIE CITY COUNCIL

Viraqua Wis. March @ 1918.
I.egular meeting Of the Common Council
called to order By the aldermen, and upon
election Of Alderman Larson 70 act as mayor.
the council proceeded To the regular routine
of business. Members present: Aldermen
Chase. Rogers, Larson. Anderson and Thomp-
son.
ldinutes Of previous meeting read and ap-
proved. The following accounts were read,
approved by the finance committee and upon
motion allowed. Roll call Of members all vot-
ing aye
Accounts: Harry Bentson 40, D. 7. Bu-
chanan BOG. STANDARD on CO. 40.47. " 4.
Roosevelt Co. 30.1s.A. F. Perkins 55c.
Salaries: Irwin Henry 1900 g. z. Powell
$500. Geo. Griffin $500. r NJ Minshail 1000,
postage s4c. ". 2. Hook 70.00. T. }. Older
5000 supplies and po=eaze zoe, Secretary LIE
brsry Board 800.
Upon motion council adjourned.
E J. OLDER. City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
THE SCHOOL AND COUNTY NEWS IS GIVEN HERE

Timm and children. also Mrs. George Carson.
went to Lacrosse Saturday morning. Mrs.
Matt Lee and daughter went TO Coon Valley
4.sseS evening MISS tari Larsen WAS
called home to Viroqua on account of the Ill
ness Of her brother 49,. Miss Emily Stroulstsd
went to Stoddard Friday morning 10 visit
Mrs Henry Brondel. :. Mary Of our women
joined the Red Cross Tuesday Carl and
Gust Bluske visited relatives at Coon Valley.
Mondey. Gust Bluske left on Wednesday FOR
california Maurice Johnson and Miss Ha-
eel Hoyt visited friends at Sto3card Sunday
p. Mrs. Henry Brendel OF Stoddard came 10
Cnaseburg Saturday morning to attend the
meeting OF the ;. $. ladies aid. at the home OF
her mother, Mrs. Ed. Finstad. . Miss Helen
Stenslin Mrs Peter Peterson and son of
Stodcard, visited friends at Chaseburg Sunday
.--. Miss Mildred Finstad Of Lacrosse su,snt
the weekend at the home of her erandparen+s-
MF. and Mrs. NJ Larson. Miss Helen Biuske
mas gene TO LaCrCsse to stay with Mamie
renser at the hospital. Misses Mabel Van
y Ike and Nora Johnson went 70 Stoddard
thursday 70 visit Mrs Henry Brendel 49,.
Misses Mildred Gardner and Ella GrosskoIf
went TO Niroqua Thursday. Tacy return 3
tfoay morning accompanied by Miss Dorc sly
Gardner Miss Edna Poiecheck spent the
sseek-end at her home here. The two Bray
boys are taking music lessons at Lacrosse.
q. b, Gardner was at Lacrosse on Saturday
IA piano tuner from Lacrosse tuned pianos
here last week The Coon Greek was over
its banks some places Sunday and Monday
Edna VanDyke. Guy Gardner Evylin Fin
stSi, ana Agnes Spika were at Coon Valley.
Saturday John Kriehman who is at Camp
Grant was taken i'll with pneumonia. His
brother Arthur telegraphed home and their
sister Emma has gone there. She writes
that her brother Is improving Harry Gross
kopf was Coon Valley visitor Sunday .....
Eddie Frederick, who is suffering from spinal
disease, must stay in bed for three weeks.
Gust Grcsskopf has invented a carpet rag
machine which sews without thread Both
teachers of the Chaseburg school are knitting
sweaters for the Red Cross The spring
birds are putting in their appearance. The
first robin was Saturday by Otto Mar
tine and the first pewee on Sunday by Wallie
Frederick.
THE pICuTIJ cpA0v
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06

STATE OF WISCONSIN. DEPARTMENT
OF STA1E-SS.
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Gene.
Erecting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that n spe-
cal primary IS to be held in the several towns,
wards villages and election districts of the
state of Wisconsin. on the third Tuesday Of
March. A. d. 1918. being the nineteenth day
of said month. the following officer is TO be
nominated
A UNITED STATES SENATOR, in place
Of Paul o. Husting deceased whose term Of
office would have expired the fourth day
of March. 1921.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE
GREAT SEAL at the Capitol in the City Of
Madison. this 22d day of February A. D. 1918.
MERLIN Al l. l..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY OF

To the City. Town and Village Clerks of the
several city, towns and villages Of Vernon
County:
Notice IS hereby given that az a special
primary election TO be held in the several
towns wards, villages and election precincts
Of the county of Vernon State Of Wisconsin
on the third Tuesday Of March, A. ID. 1913
being the 18th day Of said month, the follow
/ ing officer is 20 be nominated:
A United States Senator in place Of Pau
0. Hustipg. deceased, whose term of offc,
A. d. 1921.
! Said election to be held and conducted votes
canvassed and returns made according 70 law
| Given under my hand and official seal at the
! couEt house in the city of NiroQua. this 26tf
day Of February. A. d. 1915.
BERLIE MOORE, County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
CHURCH NOTES
sMEBY's CHARGE


Ladies aid socioty viii be entertained by
Mrs.. John Slide Friday. March 10
VIROQUA CIRCUIT
Liberty Pole NJ Z. la1ies aid will meet
with Mrs. c. u. FoItney on Thursday after
noC4', March II. for lunch.
Tie AsbUry ladies AID will be entertained
by Ms. Ed Carr, Friday. March II, for after
noon lunch. Everybody is invited to attend.
METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday school 10, public worship at II. and
Z 80 League s 30. Prayer and praise meet
ing Thursday 30 Brookyille 80, Sunday.
No meeting at SprinQvilIe Liberty ole.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Church at study To- az worship at II. Ser
mon "Heroines of the Early Church" c. l.
at 80, Evening service at 80, sermon
What Name Should the Followers Of Christ
Wear"
Next Sunday will be "Womeus' Day at all
services The men made gain last Sunday
in the contest. but the ygomeu's class still leads
THURSDAY go Bible study and prayer SER
vice Mems day ~ be ob-erved March "a
Plans are being ruade for Rally Day and
program Easter sunday.
HOFSTEAD'S CHARGE
Communion services in Firoqua at lC:3e
Zion at 30.
CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday school at 10, preaching service at
H. theme Mystery and Unbelief." c. f.
at 80. Test the welcome of this church.
FINSTAD'S CHARGE
Services IT Kickapoo and communion next
Sunday morning. East Kickapoo in the after
noon at . :39.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY OF

To the City, Town and Village Clerks Of the
several city, towns and villages of Vernon
County:
Notice u hereby gwen that at a special
towns. wards, Villages and election precincts
of the county of Vernon, State Of Wisconsin,
on the first Tuesday Of April. being the End
day of said month. the following officer is 10
be elected
A United States Senator in place Of Paul
o. HustinR. deceased. whose term of Office
would have expired on the 9Th day OF March,
A. d. 1921.
Said election to be held and conducted. votes
canvassed and returns made according to law.
Given under my hand and official seal at the
court house in the city Of Viroqua. this 26th
day Of February A. d. 1918.
BERLIE MOORE. County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
Live Stock Shipping

The Farmers Cooperative Com
pany will receive cattle and hogs at
the Southeastern yards at Viroqua,
Monday, March II and at Chase
burg, Tuesday, March 18th. Have
your stock at the Viroqua yards not
later than p. m. H. A. Hoff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
THE EIGHTH GRADE.

Mrs. Norris left this morning to
purchase spring millinery at Chicago
and Minneapolis.
Carl j. Hagen has sold his town
of Jefferson farm and moved unto his
place near Bloomfield, Montana.
Miss Olive Boswell has taken the
position of clerk at the postoffice,
Miss Mary Morse having resigned
John fainter has been confined
to his home in this city because of
broken ribs, caused by slipping on
the ice.
For a short time we will continue
to sell mems striped overalls at S1.35,
and plain blue overalls at $160. The
Farmers Store.
j. W.Sanger has rented the build
ing formerly occupied by DR.. Lauder
as egg market and is conducting a
blacksmith shop therein.
&C. M. Clark is building an addi-
ton to his office in order to better
han1le his large stock of Buick parts
for convenience of patrons.
Bert Dustin has bought II acres
of the Butt farm lying between the
fair grounds and Southeastern rail
road, giving him needed acreage.
Senator Bennett is moving into
the N. d. McLees residence Chris
Bangsberg is occupying the Bennett
place which he purchased some time
ago.
Andrew Mellum passed a civil
service examination for immigrant
inspector with qualifications as inter
prefer in the Scandinavian languages,
German and Italian.
Professor James of the Wiscon-
sin agricultural college is in the city
today looking over the ground per-
paratory to appointment of a county
agent for Vernon county.
Son (studying geography)-Say. pa
what is a strait?
Absentminded Pa-Nine. ten, jack
queen. king.-Chicago News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
me STATE OF WISCONSIN,. COUNTY ~

VEIN 1N-ss.
To the City. Town and Village Clerks # the
several city. towns AMI villages Of Vernon
County;
At 3 judicial election 70 be held in the city.
several towns. Villages, wards and election
districts in THO county on the frat Tuesday of
April. A. .. 1918. being the 2nd day Of said
month. the following officers designated in the
foregoing notice from the secretary of state.
are to be elected to-wit
= JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
10 succeed Marvin b. Rosenberry. for the res
idue Of the term which expires on the first
Monday in January. 1920.
A CIRCUIT JUDGE for the Sixth Judicial
Circuit. comprised Of the counties Of La Crosse.
Monroe. Trempealeau and Vernon, 10 succeed
Z. {. Higbee, whose term expires the first
Monday Of January, 1919.
Said election TO be held and conducted. votes
canvassed and returns made according 10 law
Given under my hand and official seal at the
court house in the city Of Yiroqua, this 2Gth
day Of February A. y. 1913.
BERIIE MOORE. County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
IRON TAKES A limp

Old rion has advanced So ton the
past week, and we now give $12 deliv-
cred in Viroqua, so you better pull in
all you have. Will buy gunny sacks
and pay to 8 cents each. Come now
with all you have to sell. SAM GROSS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
STATE or WISCONSIN. COUNTY OF YER

l. Berie Moore, CLERK of the said county of
Vernon. do hereby certify that the foregoing
IL a true copy Of a Judicial election NJ.
served upon me hy the secretary - stat Of
the State Of Wisconsin. and now fle ~ .ay
office.
Dated this 18th day 81 February. A. D. ] rs.
BERLIE MOORE. County Cle.a.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
STATE OF WISCONSIN. DEPARTMENT
OF STATES.
To al to Whom These Presents Shall Come.

TO N TO Wn0M IHeEe FfVEehN NHaH Nuhe'
Greeting:
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that at a
Special Election TO be held in the several
Of the State OF Wisconsin ga the first Tues
day O. April A. D. 1918. being the second day
Of SAID month. the following officer is 70 be
elected
A UNITED SENATOR. in place Of Paul
O. Husting deceased, whose term of Office
would have expired on the fourth day of
March. A. ID. 1921.
| IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. ! have here
unto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal
| Done at the Capitol in the City Of Madison
| this 22nd day of February, A ID. 1918
MERLIN II u L l.,
Secretary Of State.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
sTArE on wIscoNsIN. couNrY on yER.

Mons.
/. Berlie Moore. clerk Of the said county OF
Vernon, 90 hereby certify that the foregoing
served upon me by the secretary of state OF
the State of Wisconsin. and now on file in my
Office.
Dated this 2eth day of February. A. d. 1918
BERLIE MOORE, County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF YER

l. Berlie Moore. clerk of the said county Of
Vernon. do hereby certify that the foregoing
is q true copy of primary election notice
served upon me by the secretary of state Of
the State Of Wisconsin, and on file in my
Office
Dated this 26th day of February A. d. 1918
BERI-IE MOORE. County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF YER

l. Berlie Moore. clerk Of the said county Of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing
! is true copy of a special primary election
notice served upon me by the secretary of
state OF the state Of Wisconsin ana now on
file in my Office.
Dated this 5th day Of March, A. D. 1918.
BERLIE MOORE, County Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
TO WHOM IN MAJ CONCERN

FROM AND AFTER THIS DATE WILL
not be responsible Tor Or pay any debts con
traeted By my wife Mary auske-
Dated February 6. 1915.
PETER FAUsKE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06

AID kinds e. castings welded. All
work guaranteed
THOs. A. LOCGHLIN, Az Center Ave.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
TIE STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY OF


To the City. Town and Village Clerks OF the
several city. tosvns. and villages of Vernon
county:
At a special primary election to be held in
the city, several towns, villages. wards and
election districts in this county on the Srd
Tuesday Of March. A. D. 1913, being the 10Th
day of said month. the following officers des-
gnated in the foregoing notice from the sec
rotary of state. are to be elected. to-wit:
UNITED STATES SENATOR
Joseph E. Davies. No. Az North Livings-
ton ST. Madison.
Charles Mccarthy, 1909 University Ave,
Madison.
PROHIBITION
UNITED STATES SENATOR
None.
REPUBLICAN
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Irvine L. Lenroot, IA West Seventh St.,
Superior.
Francis E McGovern. $50 jefferson ST..
Milwaukee
James Thompson sos Cass St. Lacrosse.
SOCIALIST
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Victor L. Berger. $50 First St. Milwaukee.
Said election to be hela and conducted, votes
canvassed and returns made according to law.
Given under my hand and official seal at the
court house in the city OF ViroqGa, this 9th
day Of March. A. ID. 1918.
BERLIE MOORE County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
,oNsIN. DEPARTMENT

NJ r Z LII Fl q I /,
Secretary Of State.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06

Ladies aid socioty viii be entertained BY
Mrs John Side Friday. March -.
VIROQUA CIRCUIT
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06

Son (studying geography)-Say. pa,
what is a strait?
Absentminded Pa-Nine. ten, jack,
queen, king-Chicago News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

lcay senOoI 10, pl0IIc WORSHIP AZ u, ana
League $40. Prayer and praise meet
thursday 80. Brookville 2:3O. Sunday.
leaiinu II SmrinuviIia ~ ihat.tg l OLE
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-04-18
The King of Sports

81 say, old chap" said the Englishman
When after a pop-up the shortstop ran,
81 say, old chap, that persons not slow!
l might say, Jolly well tried!' you know
Of course, our cricket's ripping game
And our FOUNDERS and this are much tn.
same,
But l might say, old fellow, l never came
to see one half so bully CAMEL
'sFaith and ye're right!'' said Paddy from
Cork
"'Tis just one year since 1 struck New
York
And many the game of ball I'll see
Fer tits maxim terrible hit wild me,
I've played a heap, or me name amt Pat
Shiny and soccer and all like that,
But baseball's the best in all the land
No wonder the Irish play it grand!"
''You bet my life dis ban lots of speed!'
Said Ole Oleson, the terrible Swede.
cover in Sweden var Ay ban born
Some good fast runners skol blow deir
horn.
But Ay never see var Ay used to be
Fallers vicn yump lake dis, by zee!
Ay lax to Watching desc fallers play
And tenk Ay skol come har every day!'
Thus every man becomes fan
And Major League American.
William KIRK.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-04-18

How clear the summons that the night OF
winds filings us.
''Put out, put out the lights and be at rest!"
Whatever lot the coming day shall bring us,
Tonight, sweet peace shall be our guest.
IT'S good to know how everywhere
The darkness soothes fatigue and care,
That everywhere the night is falling
And everywhere kind voices calling
GOOD night. good night,
Put out the light, put out the light!''
Yet no, it is not dark in all earth's places,
Ger half the globe the sun shines out anew
Upon bright, eager, hopful, smiling faces,
And spirits once more fit to dare and do.
IT'S good to know that otherwhere
The night has soothed fatigue and care.
That otherwhere the day is breaking,
And voices call in happy waking
'fGood was the night,
But, ali, how fair, how fair the light!
And when for us the final taps is sounded
Above the breast that knows not earthly fear,
Shall it not be sometime the circle rounded
Shall once more bring us unto sunlit years.
That we shall waken otherwhere
All rested from Earth's toll and carer
''Let there be light!' the Word was spoken,
Light is eternal then by that same token,
And deaths brief night
Shall not, shall not put out the light.
Anne Virginia Culbsrtson.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-04-18
Still Fishing

Black Bass vary much in shyness. Study
ing their habits in very clear water and
when not on their spawning beds, one be-
times may find the fish very bold, swim
ming slowly to and fro near the boat and
now and then even passing below it.; at
other times they move away-though not
usually at fast pace-as the boat draws
near. When still fishing for them near the
edges of weeds it is always wiser, therefore,
to approach the anchorage from the weedy
side, fixing the boat very quietly and with
out hard impact of the anchor on the bot
tom at point not less than ten feet-twen-
ty is better-from the edge of the weeds.
So far as getting bites is concerned, the
edge of the weeds or even slightly inside of
them and casting outwards is preferable,
but this plan means the loss of many a
good fish in the weeds and must be discard
ed. The other alternative is to anchor far
outside in deep water and cast toward the
weedy shadows. This is satisfactory if the
bottom slopes gently; but if, as is often the
case, it slopes quickly, the too near ap-
proach is apt to scare the fish. As rule,
therefore, particularly if the water is not
rough, take the boat we'll inside the weeds
and then push out to the anchorage. 1t is
a simple enough device, yet not even skilled
bass fishers adopt it in still fishing. They
seem to grudge the few minutes of extra
time needed to obtain the elm and out"
anchorage. Outdoors.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-04-18
Railroaders in France

Out from the Office all spick and span;
Out from the roundhouse's CRIME.
Out from the shops, where the engines are
built;
Away from the wires chime.
Of from the freight in blue overalls;
Down from the hog they climb;
OFF from the coaches in braid and brass,
Railroaders- their prime
''Uncle Sam wants you!" they heard the
call;
Quickly the volunteers.
The flower of all the railroad men,
Offered their lives with cheers.
On the shell-torn fields of bleeding France,
Rank on rank appears;
With picks and shovels to build the way
Our American engineers!
At work on the railroad West of Cambria,
When sudden attack of the Huns
Made the British line waver, our own engi-
Calmly snapped their shovels for guns.
Right into the fight with true Yankee dash,
Courageously making their runs,
Holding the line! though some of them died.
Columbia's stout hearted sons.
Railroaders all! But soldiers at heart,
Always ready when dangers near
To lay down their tools and take up guns
Our American engineers!
&C. W. DUR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-04-18
"Shoddy"

In the days of the American Civil war
the term ''shoddy" originated in contemp-
tuous reference to the materials used in the
making of either clothing or blankets
Probably shoddy is cloth made by COM
preston rather than by weaving. Although
it yields, when badly made, to tight ten
sion, it is even stronger to resist tearing
when properly manufactured than woven
cloth. 1t becomes, in fact, fabric as dur
able as felt, and there is the advantage that
rags can be used in its manufacture. The
United States government has long excluded
this fabric from the supplying of govern
ment contracts, but there is now probabili-
ty of giving it new trial. Several of the
waring nations have been using it with
success for some time.-Er.