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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
Can't Be loo Careful

"Why was that boy In college sus-
pected to be an enemy alien;
Because the doctor said he had the
German measles"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
GO LittIe Pics separateIx.

As soon as the pigs will eat, which
Is usually at four or five weeks Of age,
they should be fed separately from
their dam.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
Her Repsrtee

"John.-I wish you'd stop snoring"
whats the matter with you 9w1-
Nothing. only I'm getting tired Of
-hese sleepless nights"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
Vaccination of Calves

Calves that are vaccinated with
blackleg vaccine should retain their
immunity for six months. and should
at that time be revaecinated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
Critical Period With Hoo.

WEAVING time Is the most critical
period Of the hogs life. The approved
practice is to wean at about six weeks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
Potatoes Not Good.

Potatoes are not good for horses.
They are hard to digest and are
thought 10 cause abortion sometimes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
Bad Result.

"They tried the new play on the
dog"
what happenedF
"The angel got bitten"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
Paradoxlcal.

SnuIbbs-F unuy. isn't til
Squabbs-Yes, what?
Squibbs-Why spoiled child IS
thought 20 be so sweet By It's parents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
SCOUTS AID THRIFT STAMPS

Oscar A. Price. director Of publicity
for the treasury department, writes ma
tional headquarters Of the Boy Scouts
OF America as follows:
II am delighted to learn that your
executive board has favorably acted
upon the request Of the treasury de-
partment for the cooperation of the
members of the Boy Scouts of America
In connection with the plans of the
treasury department to raise $1,000
100000 through the sale of War Saw
lngs stamps.
"The splendid results Of the Coop
Grafton of the Boy Scouts of America
In Liberty loan No. l and Liberty loan
No. have impressed upon the treas
ury department the strength and value
Of your organization for services of
this new undertaking.
"The greatest opportunity for service
Will possibly be along advertising and
publicity lines by cooperation with the
local committees now being organized
in every part Of the country. A spe-
cial primer Of suggestions and instruc-
lions is being prepared for use by the
Boy Scouts of America.
"Please congratulate your officials
and through them each member of the
Boy Scouts Of America upon their
splendid achievements in the two Lib
erty loans"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
SWINE NANCE NOT UNCOMMON
Parasite ls Microscopic in Size and
Looks Something Like Dat Grain
Hard to Cure.

We hear much about mango in horses
and cattle, and scab In sheep. but
mango In hogs Is not at all uncom-
mon. The parasite that causes mango
In hogs Is microscopic In size and looks
something like an oat grain. 1t imbeds
in the region of the hair follicles. es-
pecially around the snout, eyes and
forelegs, causing the formation Of
small pustules. The skin becomes
thickened and rough. Where hog is
much affected the carcass should be
condemned for food.
This kind Of mango Is readily trans
mitted to other hogs and treatment Is
difficult. Since there are some who
believe hog cholera may be transmit
ted by these and other external para
sites, such as lice, 1t is well to keep
a lookout for hog mango.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25

Il thought possibly Mrs. Merriiees had
arrived during the day"
YES" Lydia affirmed. 'she did-this
afternoon, I believe"
The smile became even more remote
~ regretful. I'm sorry. but Mrs. Mer-
rilees Is not among our guests"
Some instants later Lydia became
conscious that she was staring, to the
panied embarrassment of the young
man. Hastily averting her gaze, she
remarked the clock, and mechanically
noted the hour: 1t was a quarter to
eleven.
"Are you sure7" she faltered.
"Oh, quite"
But Craven had promised to meet
her there. had given her the necklace
to deliver to Betty at the Margrave.
Impossible that he could be mistaken
as to his hancee's hotel. he who had
been flying round all afternoon, "get-
ting Betty settled"-his very words!
1nsensibly Lydia's eyes darkened
and became informed with an express
sion that had suited better the eyes of
one by right Of years more Injured to
mental anguish.
But surely this IL the Margraver
"Yes it Is. Mrs. Merrilees may be at
the Plaza, or the Savoy. or the Neither
lands, even the st. Regis-not quite SO
near. II you care to sit down a mo-
ment, I'll inquire by telephone"
you're very kind" said Lydia ''but
fancy I won't have to trouble you.
Mrs. Beggarstaff Will know. hope I'm
not mistaken in believing that she Is
stopping here"
The smile Of the young man passed
the bounds Of strict decorum, as from
a desk clerk to one of the public. He
was enchanted to be able to answer
reassuringly.
1T was good Of you to come over SO
late, dear-to please an old woman"
With this the Dowager Dragon took
Betty Merrilees into her arms and
kissed her on both cheeks.
''Truth to tell, for the fun Of it." said
Mrs. Merrilees. Il was glad Of an ex-
cuse to stay up. I'm possessed Of
devil tonight. If wasn't at heart re-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
GOOD TURNS ~ SCOUTS.

Scouts returning from a parade on
Euclid avenue, Cleveland. O., observed
smoke coming from clothing store.
The streets were filed with the crowds
that had been watching the parade.
Without hesitation four Of the scouts
stretched their ropes in front of the
burning building and had the crowd
held back and under control by the
time the engines arrived. The boys
were kept on duty until l 80 in the
morning.
Twenty-six troops of boy scouts in
Des Moines, Ia, are collecting by wag-
on all the old shoe tops, suede leather
and discarded gloves from which vests
for soldiers will be made. One Of the
vests made from cast-off leather Is on
exhibition in the window of a Des
Moines tailor.
Scouts were used in Schenectady as
speedy couriers to carry returns from
voting booths to the city clerks Office
during the recent election. 1t is said
the official returns were never so
promptly brought in.
Five boy scouts from Meriden, Conn.,,
under the direction of the district fire
warden, put out a fire near Beaver
Pond, after about ten acres had been
burned over.
At the Southern State fair in At
lanta, Ca, scouts restored to their par
ents so school children that had become
lost on the grounds and in the build
ingS.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25

spectacle widow woman, I'd cut loose
and misbehave scandalous. For two
cents I'd head a mob to burn the Gus
tomhouse and lynch that man Loeb"
Divested of her wraps, she sailed
tempestuously into the drawing room
of the Beggarstaff suite-where Peter
Trait uprose from comfort in wing
chair and bowed politely.
mo wonder they call him Loeb the
poor Indian'!" he commented. Though
believe the poor man would die happy
If he could get just one long, lingering
slant at you as you look tonight. Rip
pint"
II feel like rippin' something or
somebody. Peter" Betty declared with
a brief, metallic laugh. Then she
deigned to notice the other man pres
ent. "Oh. you. is 1t, Mr.. Quoin7 Hardly
expected to find you here"
deep regrets!" the detective replied
cheerfully-and for that was shown q
cold If adorable shoulder.
"Oh, come now, Betty" Peter pro-
tested. Don't cut up rough with
Quoin. Angels could do no more than
he has done today"
"He still has a sneaking suspicion
that reully did smuggle that necklace.
Do you believe 1t too?'
Don't ask me: I might tell you."
"And your" Mrs. Merrilees demand
ed holly of the Dowager Dragon.
II don't think you above anything
I'd stoop to-if you want the truth, my
dear. l myself wasted several hours
today trying to make the customs look
foolish, and-how shall say 1t, Peter7"
Didn't get away with It,"
much as / disapprove Of slang
thank you. Peter"
$50 all three of you are against me! ="
Mrs. Merrilees lounged more deeply in
her chair, swept their faces with in
solent eyes. and laughed unpleasantly.
swell. I've been spelling for row all
day, and now I'm going to have one or
know the reason why"
make your mind easy about that"
Peter advised gravely. "As n tidy
young disturber of the peace, Betty,
you show class"
"Shut up, Peterw Again her glance
challenged the three. whats upw
she demanded In sudden suspicion.
"You didn't call me over here now just
to tell me you believe me capable Of
smuggling that collar-you know you
didn't"
mo, my DEAR" Mrs. Beggarstaff re-
piled; "but we did want to talk with
you about it."
"Well?"
Its this way, Mrs. Merrhees,"
Quoin volunteered: "We're all your
friends, and all my interest in this
matter IL purely unprofessional as far
as you are personally involved"
Mrs. Merrilees nodded brusQuely,
but focused an interested regard on the
face Of the detective. proceed" she
said sweetly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
CHAPTER xll-continued,

~
Anyway" Lydia returned, I've the
address In my pocketbook. Mrs. Beg
garstaff is stopping there too, you
know. and I'm to lunch with her Mon
lay!"
ITO be sure" Craven opened his
arms and stepped toward her. my
lear. dear girl. you don't know what a
ielp you are to mel"
Lydia didn't move or speak but her
1irect and searching gaze proved dis
:oncerting. With arms almost about
aer. Craven hesitated. his look at once
abashed and aggrieved. my dear
Liddy!" he expostulated.
The girl sighed and shook her head.
I'm sorry, father. No. please don't
say anything more. I'm glad to be of
service; and perhaps, In the course of
lime, shall understand you better.
But tonight" She made a helpless
gesture. in unfeigned sadness. There
tween us, and l don't seem able to
think clearly enough to reconcile them
tonight. Tomorrow. hope"
She was at the door before Craven
touni reply. "At your pleasure, my
lady!" he laughed, not pleasantly. 81
confess it's new thought to me, that
man in my position may have no Sc
:rets from his child"
"Please don't say any more tonight"
lydia begged, with her hand on the
knob.
"Oh, very well !" he returned with
,hrug and grimace of strained patience.
'But-half a minute!"
Opening the door for her, he followed
,ut Into the hall, where stolid bellboy
was waiting for his answer to the
knave Of clubs. To him Craven pre-
sented piece Of silver.
"See my daughter down to the ladies'
Entrance" he said, 'the Forty-sixth
street elevator, you understand
litter that send up the gentleman who
brought that note, by the Broadway
elevator"
Eyes, SIR" the youth mumbled ador-
ngly to his tip.
Craven stood watching the figures Of
Lydia and the bellboy diminish down
the perspective of the long corridor,
until they turned a corner
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
A Word for the Rather.

The difference between a tattler and
. RATHER Is that he snake gives the
other fellow Q chance and the sneak
wont.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25

Congressman Selects This Knoxville
(Tenn.) Scout, Who Sold 1852 Liberty
Loan Bonds.
AS prizes for selling Liberty Loan
bonds, Congressman r. w. Austin Of
fered an appointment to West Point
to the scout selling the largest number
Of bonds In Knox county. Tennessee,
and an appointment to Annapolis to
the scout selling the largest number
outside Of that county in his district.
Scout J. Pat Roddy. a first class
scout Of troop No. s. Knoxville. aged
fourteen, sold 1872 bonds and wins the
chance for West Point. Scout John
Carriger, Jr., of troop No. Of Norris
town, Tenn. sold 389 bonds to 1875 in
dividuals and wins the navy appoint.
ment.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
ALFALFA VALUABLE FOR HOGS
Especially True This Year More Than
Ever on Account Of the High
Price Of Alfalfa.

Alfalfa hay Is especially valuable
for hogs, and that is true more than
ever this year, with the price of tank
age so high.
Every farmer should be sure that
all of the waste leaves around the
feeding places Of the cattle and horses
are saved carefully for the hogs or the
chickens. Then it will pay to feed
hay to the hogs directly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
MANAGEMENT OF BROOD soWs
Strong LItters Secured II Preparation
10 Made Before Breeding
Ration Favored.

To get strong litters Of pigs begin
before the SOW is bred. II aged sows
let them be little thin in flesh; then
from two or three weeks before you
want to breed them put them on ra-
ton Of middlings and tankage, con-
sisting of nine parts middlings to one
Of tankage, made into slop. Add
ear corn and get them up to all they
will eat up clean each feed so they
will get to gaining fast
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25

that govern profit. 1t seems to be well
established that the problem for the
farmer is to produce and carry the
calves to weaving time as cheaply as
possible, as the calves produced cheap
ly make just as good feeders and bring
just as good price per pound as the
more expensive ones. The weight at
the time Of sale seems to have very
little effect on the profit, except that
they are usually heavier in the sum-
mer which Is the time when heavier
calves are put upon the market. An
expense entailed in feeding the calves
up for weight in anticipation Of sale
Is loss, as. being sold for feeders,
their flesh and fat weight does not
count unless obtained without cost.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
No Need for DELAY.

Johnny was invited to a party, but
could not go, because he had to go with
his mother to the depot to meet mis-
uncle. Upon the uncle's arrival he said
to Johnny: "If you are a good DO,
while 1 am here will buy you base
ball." whereupon Johnny replied: "You
don't need to wait. You can buy 1t
right away. Just think how good ]
was-1 stayed away from a party to
meet you"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
GENERAL eYNo A SCOUT.

Boy scouts In this country are much
Interested in hearing that General
Byng. who cracked the Hindenburg
line, IL one of the foremost scoutmas-
tiers in England.
1t was General Byng who, nine or so
years ago, first instructed James A.
Wilder. the famous author. traveller
and Boy Scouts of America leader in
the elements Of the scout movement.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
CHAPTER xiii.

The taxicab chose the northwest cor
aer Of Fifty-sixth street as the most in
convenient spot attainable to blow out
rear shoe. But Lydia had drawn
luckily in New York's gigantic lottery
If chauffeurs. This man knew his bust
ness. Before the girl had recovered
from the shock of the tire explosion
and the subsequent shaking up he had
brought his machine to a standstill,
jumped down, and was communing
with himself in terms Of confidential
profanity concerning the ruined tire.
Then, opening the door. he an
bounced that this was the last stop.
Sorry" he said, ''but got no spare
tire, and IL 1 had I'd need half an hour
to make the change. Now I'll have to
wait for the repair car"
A prey to vague mistrust, Lydia got
out. Southwark the avenue lay black
and lonely save for the lurching lights
of an ungainly bus cropping over the
wet asphalt: to the north the plaza was
like well In the air, shot through and
through with glimmering light.
II don't know what to do" Lydia
ventured in her distress. 'Tm a
stranger in New York" With pang
she realized how fatal such an admis-
sion might prove.
But her chauffeur was prosaic soul,
Who had never chartered his car to q
gang, and rocked little of the terrors Of
New York for the overseas immigrant.
THE clock says a dollar twenty" he
responded, with q disguised jerk re-
storing the flag" to perpendicular.
"Oh!" said Lydia brightly, after a
blank moment; and found her purse.
"Please tell me the way to the nearest
cab rank"
Cab rank" was a term not In the
chauffeur's vocabulary; but he Crap
pied manfully with its occult sig
uificance. "You mean stand" he ex-
planned, not unkindly. IF you don't
mind walking q couple o. blocks, I'll
take you to the Margrave. That's
about the nearest and anyway l got
to telephone for the repair car"
"Thank you," said Lydia timidly-
gratitude leaping In her heart to that
kind destiny which had ordered this
accident in just this spot. The Mar
grave!
Lydia marched resolutely into the
hotel. She would be delayed not five
minutes longer than If she was to en-
gnge another cab Immediately. Let
Craven object If he cared to, when in
formed! She had every reasonable ex-
cuse for desiring to rid herself of her
responsibility as quickly as possible
and wash her hands of the whole mat
ter: she never wanted to see the collar
again.
It was evidently Detective hearing
alone that caused the desk clerk to re-
quire a repetition of the name.
Mrs. Merrilees."
The clerk retired to consult the room
.ack. and presently returned with the
oRcial smile, impersonally apologize.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
Blanket COLTS IN STABLES
Young Animal viii Not Do Well In
Filthy Stall Where He 10 Com
PEELED to Stand.

A colt cannot do well in a wet,
filthy stall, where he will be inclined
to stand up most Of the time rather
than to lie down In the filth.
During extreme cold weather 1t pays
to blanket the colt while standing In
the stable, unless It Is warmer than
are the majority Of stables.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-01-25
PROBLEM WITH BABY BEEvES
To Produce and Garry Calves to Wean
Ing Time 10 Governing Factor
Weight Don't Count.

The producing Of baby beef has
been studied with much care to deter.
mine, II possible what are the factors
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-15
Orders Attorney General to De-
termine if There Has Been
Criminal Misuse of Funds.
INVOLVED
Government Money Tied Up In Pro
ject for Which Civilians Estimated
$21 900 900 Would Suffice
Works Greatest In Country.

Washington, Feb. 15.-President
Wilson has directed Attorney Gener-
al Gregory to, investigate the much.
discussed Hog Island shipyard con-
tracts, which have been adversely
criticized before the Senate commerce
committee, and determine II there has
been any criminal misuse OF govern
ment funds.
The President also directed the at
torney general to work in conjunc-
tion with Chairman Hurley of the
shipping board in his investigation.
About $42,OO0,O00 of government
money has been involved in the Hog
Island project, in which the American
International corporation, headed by
Frank A. vanderlip, president OF the
National City bank, has figured.
Would Be Greatest In v. s.
The Hog Island shipyard, on the
Delaware river, near Philadelphia. is
planned to be the greatest in the
country, with more than so ways on
which to lay down ships.
The American International corpor-
alton, through its subsidiary corpora.
tion, the American International Ship
building company, has contracts for
its construction and for shipbuilding
there, from the Emergency Fleet cor
poration, acting for the United States
shipping board.
Estimates Held Insufficient
Testimony before the senate CON-
merce committee, investigating ship
ping contracts, has developed state
ments that the government will be
obliged to spend between SAC, ,000, 900
and $4,000, 900 where government and
civilian experts estimated $21, ,000, 900
would suffice.
This testimony developed charges
by Representative l. L. Lenroot OF
Wisconsin, on the floor OF the house,
that through laxness in the letting
of the contracts the American Inter
national and its subsidiary were
placed In position to loot the treasury
OF millions of dollars.
These charges, however, that the
International was ''gouging the gov
ernment," have been characterized as
"maliciously false" by George ]. Bald.
win of New York, head of the Amer
lean International Shipbuilding cor
poration, in his testimony before tho
senate commerce committee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-15
MONDAY HOLIDAYS END
Or. Garfield Authorizes Suspen-
sion of Closing Order.
May Be Put In Operation Again, How.
ever, If Conditions Make II
Necessary.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The Monday
closing order has been suspended by
Fuel Administrator Garfield, but the
way is left open to put in in operation
again IL conditions make 1t neces-
sary.
State fuel administrators were
given permission to keep the order in
force i'm their states, il it appears it
should be done to relieve fuel short
ages, and also were authorized 10 put
into force any other restrictive meas
ures that special circumstances make
necessary.
The part of the Monday closing or
der establishing priority list In coal
distribution will be continued gener-
ally, as will the embargoes placed on
railroads by Director General Nc
Adoo.
The operation of the priority ar
rangement and the embargoes, Fuel
Administrator Garfield said, promise
to solve the fuel problem unless there
is a return Of bad weather.
New England Only States.
DR.. Garfield said the New England
states were the only ones that had re-
quested the order to be continued In
force and that ]. j. Storrow, fuel ad.
ministrator for New England, proba
bly, would issue a special order con.
tinuing its operation in those states
He described the New England fuel
situation as critical.
Coal Movement Increasing.
Reports to the railroad administra
tion indicated greater movement OF
coal than for maay weeks owing to
favorable weather over most of the
country.
In the Middle West grain is begin
ming to reach central elevators In con
siderable quantities.
r.. II. Ashton. regional director fol
the West, predicts the movement will
increase daily and that practically nc
soft corn will spoil before being trans
/ ferred to drying elevators.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-15
WOMAN is HELD AS A SPY
Arrested at Salt Lake by Government
Agents.

Salt Lake, Feb. 15.-Charged with
violation of the espionage act, Miss
Augusta A. Leybold, an interned ene-
my alien, was arrested In the office
of the federal censor at the war
prison headquarters at Fort Douglas.
Federal officials say Miss Deck
man is the author of the note which
the Rev. B. Henry Leesman, Ogden,
Utah, pastor, was caught In the act
It is charged, of attempting to SNUG
gle into the civilian section of the
compound.
Both Miss Deckman and the Rev
Leesman were arraigned and pleaded
not guilty on the charge of violating
the espionage act. Both were held
In the sum of $4,000.