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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10
CRISIS FACES
OUR FARMING
BY w. J. GElB,
COLLEGE of Agriculture.

American agriculture has reached a
crisis. Throughout the early history
of this country up to about the period
of the Civil war, nearly twO-thirds Of
the people were engaged directly in
agricultural pursuits.
The invention of farm machinery.
making it possible for one man with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10

Our judgments are so liable to be
Influenced by many cOnsiderat lions.
which almost without our knowing It.
are unfair, that II is necessary 10 keep
a guard upon theTn.-Charles Dickens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10

The old question Of the powers of
the general government and of the
states is one which will never be set
tied "For 40 years we have been
discussing the principle which was
discussed before the formation of the
government and will be discussed for
years TO come" said Senator Fall Of
New Mexico. speaking In debate In
which a question arose as to where
the power of the national government
ends and that of the states begins. He
also made a significant observation OF
o fact which has begun to be cOnsld-
cred with some misglyings as the gem
eral government encrOaches year af-
ter year upon the rights OF the states.
Every foreign commentator" said
the New Mexico senator, ain discuss
ing the form Of government of the
United States has held that the perpe-
%uiiy of this government as compared
with any other democracy depends up
on this principle and upon this prin-
-ciple alone. the check upon bureau
-cracy and Capitalization and the main
tenance of state rights" An occf,-
Sional note of this kind Is sounded in
ahe senate as a warning against fed
yral Capitalization.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10
The Hesitation.

Shelf a girl told you you could
kiss her on either cheak, what would
you do?
He'd hesitate a long while be-
tween them.-Punch Bowl.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10
Nice

"Some girls can't reach the straps
in the cars" That's true. This
morning l let very nice little girl
stand on my foot and hang onto my
coat button --Louisvill Courier-Jour-
nal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10

eat and those that
eat more than they
make. AS with men,
too, there is only one impartial way
of learning their worth, by investigat-
ing. One man will perform an inn
mense amount OF work on certain days
but will do 1t In an indifferent manner (;
one will turn out small amount but
do it exceedingly well; another will
neither accomplish very much nor very
well, while some are continually on
the job doing excellent work. That is
exactly the case with dairy cows, and
this condition makes the testing ASSOC
citation desirable.
For Profit or Loss7
In dairying, as in other businesses,
the constant use of better methods is
a necessity, greater caution In selec-
ton and breeding ard more thought
full care of the cows health and COM
fort. 1t is a matter of detail. The
industry receives its chief stimulus
through increasing the dairy value Of
each animal for the painstaking owner
is always building for tomorrow and
the day after.
The matter of gain or loss has been
discussed in Wisconsin, for many
moons and it is now recognized that
men should know not only the amount
but as near as may be the cost of
producing the milk and butterfat
yielded by each COW.
The best plan so far developed for
measuring the producing power of a
herd is the testing association; it fur
nishes an accurate account on both
sides of the ledger about the work of
every occupant in the stanchions. 1t
is good because it means working to-
gether; it recognizes the common In
terest existing among dairymen; it eS-
tablishes the foundation upon which
10 build a more profitable dairy busl-
ness and encourages the formation Of
breeding and local breeders associa-
lions.
When the cashier of a big corpora
ton takes a vacation 1t is a common
practice for the bonding company to
go over his books II mis- absence, fire.
quently sending a detective to follow
him. perhaps entertain him until he
returns, in order to keep tab on his
affairs. For safety's sake the bonding
company must know it's man and his
habits.
For safety's sake, too. the dairyman
must find out If his cows are stealing
his profits. Therefore the members of
cow-testing association contribute a
given sum annually for each cow, about
$3.50 hire dairy detective, quail
fed cow tester, and set him to work
It pays. Wisconsin has 10S of these
testing societies composed in all OF
more than $3.50 dairymen. Thousands
Of cows are thus "trailed" and many
animals Of modest appearance have
been found to be handsome producers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10

While the recruiting stations of the
United States marines over here are
being literally swamped with applica.
tons. it is interesting to note that this
and valiant corps has O
club of it's own in France. membership
in which will probably be as eagerly
coveted as in the corps itself. The
photograph shows the entrance of the
American Marines club In Paris.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10

Washington. - american troops,
whether they are of the army, ma
rines, or navy. are doing in Europe
just what is expected of them" That
is a composite expression Of nearly
every man In congress who has had
anything to say about the glorious
work Of United States soldiers on the
western battle front. This sentiment
emanates not only from senator's and
representatives, but from all other
Americans who have eagerly watched
the reports from the greatest war in
the world. ever since American troops
have been engaged.
The impression prevails among Of
ficialS Of the national capital, both In
the executive departments and in con-
gress. that the war Is to be settled
on the western front and Is TO be set
tied largely by American troops. No
doubt now exists as to the ability OF
the United States government not on
ly to organize, arm and equip the
troops. but TO send them TO France and
Belgium In time to stem the tide OF
the German attack and in the end hurl
back the Hun and force him to re-
treat into Germany.
There have been many slogans
about what win win the war. but pos
sibly we Americans can rest upon this
one: america viii win the war"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10

across Greenwich bay and rolled II on
onto what he plans will be his front
yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10

The contest between secrecy and
publicity In the management of gov
ernmental affairs has been going on
for half century and will continue
half a century more. and no matter
what rules, regulations, or laws are
made on the subject the same system
will prevail. Secrecy win control. no
matter how much of a demand there
uay be for publicity. 1t is true that
tive debates in congress are public
ana Senator Borah of Idaho made
strenuous trt losing fight to have the
debates on treaties In public, follow
ing the suggestion Of President VIII
son In one of his addresses that there
should be 40 more secret diplomacy.
But IT will all come back to the
same starting point whenever men in
charge of governmental affairs begin
to formulate legislation or to negotiate
treaties. The conferences will be Sc
cret and the agreements will be made
in secret. Even If an attempt is made
to have the commissioners of peace at
the end of the great war hold open
sessions, 1t will be found that a few
leaders Of various nations will have
their secret conferences and cOncIaves
and reach an agreement as TO what is
to be done In the open sessions. That
is about what happens In regard to
legislation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-10
STATE EMPLOYS
cow DETECTIVES
BY c. 9. PACKER.
Director of immigration.

II e r E Wisconsin
Leads others follow.
Like men. there
are only two kinds
of cows--cows that
make more than they
eat and those that
eat more than they
make. As with men.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
Weston" he answered.

And suddenly he remembered Flea
nor, and. ashamed and Inundated, and
yet strangely elevated, he began to
push his way back through the crowd
Ii opened to make way for him: soon
he was vending his way into the viii
lage among the piteous stream OIL
wounded men. And now the reaction
came upon him. He could hardly drag
one limb after the other, and his heart
beat in fear at the thought that Flea
nor might be missing or gone.
He turned into the street of the Jail.
Dead bodies lay everywhere, and al
ready some of the ambulance men
we're sucCoring the wounded. Broken
guns, rifles. haversacfs, all the para
phernalia of battle strewed the
streets. The sun, dancing above II,
indicated, to Marks astonishment, that
hours had passed. and that 1t was aft
crnoon. Mark felt suddenly sick, he
tremblcd. and with his last reserves OF
strength he staggered forward.
Then he saw Colonel Howard with
in the orifice in the wall, and Eleanor
kntcling beside him, holding a water
bottle To his lips. She turned, saw
him, and ran to him, folded her arms
about his neck and pressed her lips to
his
ITO Re COntinucd)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
THEY HELP US TO HELP
Why the People Should Buy Thrift
Stamps.

Editor Yorkvillc Enquirer.
Our state has done maSnificcntiy on
Liberty loans and Red Cross; now the
war savings stamp campaign Is on.
We are expected to put at least 3,OOO.-
900 mon in France and it will require
unfold billions TO maintain them. We
mus, produce and give. then produce
more and give again.
our people, are just awakened TO the
magnitude OF Americas task. l'ublic
sentiment In South Carolina is thor
oughly aroused. II will tolerate no
disioyalty. The bold Stacker preaching
opposition TO the war has been con-
vcrtcd into q miserable Stacker. dodg-
ing issues, voluhlc in protcstations OF
patriotism which do not convince and
expert in explanations which do not
explain.
Germany is making tremendous ci-
forts TO win the war before our army
can get there. 1t is not prohabl le that
the war can end before another year.
our allies can only hope to hold the
Hun until America comes. Our time
is nj hand. Our young men are offer
in: their lives. Can we afford 10 nag
ylr over dollars and cents?
The kais..r sail. and II has been
r"n.at.
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accept the challenge, we will pour OUT
the dollars for the guns. men ana am
munition which will forever dcstro!
tbc hcstiaI ambitions of l'russia and
make human lihcrty safe for all time
to come.
When tho army we are preparing Is
ready the kaiser will not need mes
sage to know the American eagle is nj
the front, nor will those dollar marks
prcycnt him from seeing the stars ana
wearing the stripes OF the most gl"ri-
ous emblem OF freedom that this world
has ever seen.
We are sending men, strong ol mana
and heart, with lion like courage. We
have definitely thrown down the gauge
of battle TO destiny and our bra."
boys will either tlamplc n Prussian
hell beneath their proud feet or the
United States as we know 1t Will
hcncrforth live "only in the tomb of
history" The earth has grown too
small for American democracy ana
rrrssian militarism both TO live upon
H. One or the other must perish
There is no middle ground. 1t is all
or nothing.
John l.. McI-aurin.
RcnncttsvillC, May %.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31

Fifty-seven nations were repre-
sented in the famous French Foreign
legion where on March 26. In one oi
the bloodiest battles Of the German Of
fensive, 1t retook Hangard wood. This
action with the simultaneous British
attack on the left which resulted In
recapturing Villers- -Bretonneeux, CON-
pletely wiped out the progress the
Germans made in their second drive
against Amiens. In this historic battle
Of all nations-the details Of which
only became known when the legion
was replaced by American units. and
was withdrawn for repose-ten Gen.
trail and South American countries
were represented. The legion. in fact
is now largely recruited from these
Latin American countries OF the new
world. Nations in the category which
already have declared war against
Germany thus have been enabled tC
contribute immediate military help
Soldiers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile
Venezula. Bolivia. Colombia, Uruguay
Peru, Cuba and Mexico acquitted
themselves with traditional legionnairt
heroism. Among the other nationali.
ties which participated In the great
battle are Canadians. F1lipinos. Jap.
anese, Armenians, Russians, Luxen-
bergers, Spanish. italian and Swiss
The three latter comprise many con-
tingents In the legion. All Of the Poles
and Czeches recently were transferred
to their own separate armies. and nov
are fighting on the French front
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31

CaIIino Them Yanks.-Thc work OF
the new American army in France ac-
cording to a correspondent of the AS
sociatcd Press, is going on with the
greatest vigor in all wcathers-undcr
tho hot sun and along dusty roads
and in the drcnchinG rain through
French mud, the sticking qualities oil
which the Americans have quickly
learned.
The British officers, commissioned
and nom commissioned. who are IN
structing the troops. are working rs
hard as their pupils and arc finding
the now men. the "Yanks." as they
generally call them, rs keen as were
the earlier arrivals. "Thcy're quite
IN to it," was the verdict Of n Killed
Scotch chief instructor regarding Tho
Americans in his class.
In every area where the units o. the
new army are quartcred the men are
minglins freely with the "Tonn'ics'
and are learning much from the eX-
pcriencc of the British. The latter
so prone TO give familiar names 10
everything. were puzzled as to how
20 deal with thcSncwcomcrs, but they
finally fell back on the appelatior
"Yank," which threatens in this one AT
least to he fixed on the Americans
whether they like it or not. Thus TAI
there have been no objections.
AS fast as new units arrive and gel
settled hard training work Is taken
up. The programme differs little
from that followed by the first divisi-
ons that reached France.
The American army mans pack In
this zone will be lighter in his subse-
oucnt training. II was found that with
some articles made necessary to close
CO. operation with the British the PACK
had grown beyond practicable dimen-
sions for long marches. All snperfiu'
tiles have now been removed and ev-
erything else reduced to a minimum
The effect is observed in the lighter
step and greater endurance Of the
lmen
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
FROM over There
Things Net Covered In Of1clal
Dispatches.
PARTICIPANT Tells OF Big DRIVE
Scenes and Incidents Along a Battle
Front that Tell Exactly What the
Soldiers Are UP Against and How
They Look at the Situation Gener-


ally.
The first great eyewitness picture
OF the German drive, by partici'
pant in the fighting. has reached ths
world via Ottawa. III.
ITS the story OF a soldler-ai
American officer in the thick OF tne
battle. He is First Lieutenant Ros-
well T. Petit, recently transferred
from the British medical corps to the
American expeditionary force.
1t is contained in a letter Written
TO his father. DR.. ]. W. Petit. OF ot'
tawa.
Although he saw only q small par'
of the battle which resulted in the re-
treat OF the fifth British army at 81
Quentin, Lieutenant Pettits account
thrills with the stress Of one OF the
greatest conflicts OF worlds history
as the letter was written immediate
after he had left the firing line and
is not confused with after-impres'
sions. The letter follows:
Dear fatItT. No" lIlul tiS '''N''
IL over for me for the time being, ano
| have time to breathe and sleep ant
cat and write. III try and tell you
about the battle. Before YOU receive
this you will have had the whole stor!
from the papers. hut | know you VIII
hc Interested in knowing what | die
in the affair.
or course the things / saw were hui
an infinitcsimal part of gigantic
whole and il would be impossible foi
me to give n correct description ol
the battle. And as / write this. | DC
il with no knowledge whatsoever oi
what has been going on even q few
miles from me.
| have not seen n paper in eight
days; | have received no mail and the
only information We have received has
been by word of mouth, and most oi
what we have must be wild rumors
For example: The French have ad-
vanced 20 miles at Vcrdun, the Ameri-
cans have taken Ostcnd, and are or
their way to Zeebrugge. and n great
naval battle has been fought in the
North sea.
British Outnumbered
All know is that on this par oi
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and an engine pulling couple OF fiat
cars was going by. A couple OF SOL
diers were sitting on the rear truck
swinging their feet. 4 shell burst on
the track and only missed the last
car about Is yards. Neither man was
hit and the train went hlithly on.
! BY this time II was getting along
toward evening. the sun was sinking
In the west, and finally went down in
a great ball OF fire. At the time. | re-
member. I noticed its color. 1t was
blood red and had a sinister look.
Was it my imagination, or might It
have been a premonition?
The drumming Of the guns con-
tinued. twilight gradually deepened
into night. the signalers stopped their
wig -wagging and took up their flash
Isignals. fog dropped down on us and
put the lights out Of business and
when we left to 60 forward under the
cover of darkness they were busy
putting out their telephone lines
| signaiers and runners don't have an
easy time.
Behind us a shell landed in an am
munition dump and it went up with n
| roar: then the rife ammunition start
cd going off like great bunch Of fire.
crackers. and great tongues OF fame
| Lit up the sky.
| Sleeps Under Fire.
| II is reported that tho Germans had
broken through our line and We were
to counter attack In the morning. We
got into positions without a single
| casualty. opened an aid post in an
old dugout and settled down to sleep
until morning. You may think ii
I funny that one could sleep under such
conditions, but l had been up since
\ $3.50, had tramped about six or scycn
miles. had had a rather trying day
and was dog tired.
i So settled down on the rough
\ plank floor and was soon asleep. !
must have been asleep couple OF
hours when n runner came from head
il anu tOlu wv WHY W
| Of Immediately. looked at my watch
| and II was 100 n. m. on the second
day.
1--we went back to the railroad, fol-
Ved 1t around to position some six
les to the north of us. landing there
about in the morning and Topping
down on the floor OF some abandoned
huts to wait further orders. Our Or
dsrs came along about 9 o'clock. We
marched up across the open prairie.
the sun shining. and 1t was really hot.
81 Boehes Shell Battery.
| Just like some OF the warm days VIC
get the last OF March Mt home. In
going forward II was necessary for us
to march rs yards In front Of three
batteries OF field guns. There are six
- battery. They shoot an IS
md while we were there
hooting twice to the
imagine the racket
the discharge OF
out four
.ry-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31

granted 10y the United States for his
faithful and loyal service. Ii not en-
listed in the army or navy no hoy can
better serve his country than 10y join
ing the United States Boys Working
Reserve.
To the Parents.
Fathers and mothers OF the nation
should Srr to IL that their soas are
mrmi-rs oi the reserve. The rrscrN"
Is entirely voluntary and hoy may
hr Withdrawn from membership in III"
discretion OF the parent. Ii a hoy Is In
school. u" will not br taken from his
studies. hut will hc encouraged to
utilize his vacation and spare time In
trimming tor productive activities. II is
the patriotic duty OF the parents not
only Ia see that their sons join the re-
serve. hut TO spread the gospel Of the
reserve among other fathers and
mothers.
To tho Employer.
The reserve has provided conclu-
sIycly that even though inexperienced.
the strong. healthy hoy, inspired 10y
patriotism. is u capable and adaptalrl"
hrlpcr in field and factory. Every en-
ploNrr should remember. however. the
limitations OF youth. ana no employer
should work members OF the reserve
lon: hours. The reserve has been firm
in upholding child labor laws and IN
contUndin= for reasonable hours of toll.
The reserve recommends supervision
nj hoy lahorcrs and frequent inSprc-
tion ~ WORKING conditions. The boy of
today Is the man of tomorrow. and the
future OF the nation depends upon the
moral ana physical welfare of it's
boys.
Young men. are you giving your
best Ia your country? Fathers and
mothers. ar" You guiding your sons
into The paths Of greatest usefulness
10 the nation? Employers. arr you
ne. dS in the war emergency while you
S,'liiShly Shirk from the task al train
inG the youths who. though incXp"ri-
cnrcd. are fired with patriotic Impulse
Ia do II mans work for YOU?
Young men Of America, join the re-
serve. Parents Of America, endorse
the reserve. Employers OF America.
usr the reserve.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
Business life In Madrid, Spain.

Business life In Madrid. Spain. is
almost paralyzed by the outbreak Of
n species of grippe. The exact ma
ture Of the disease has not been de-
termined although It is not fatal. The
atres and moving picture houses are
deserted while the tramways are Grip
pied by illness OF employees. Reports
from the provinces show that so per
cent OF the population is affected
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31

The senate sub committee which Is
to investigate aircraft production. has
decided to commence the inquiry by
visiting various airplane factories
where government machines arc being
built.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31

Congratulating Queen Mary upon
her birthday. Field Marshal Haig ex-
pressed confidence that before the
Queens next birthday he hopes
successful termination Of the war will
have been realized.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
Shall Hits Post.

About IL o'clock the morning Of the
third day a shell blew in the side Of
our post, but luckily no one was hurt
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What the Reserve Has Done.

Organized in May. 1917, the reserve
has organizations completed or under
way in practically all Of the states,
and, during the summer OF 1917. had
thousands OF boys making good on tn"
farms. Many farmers. at first skcpti-
cal as to the value of hoy labor on
farms. have been convinced that the
boy makes a capable farm laborer, and
they openly declare that without the
young mems help during the rast sea-
son, they could never have harvested
their full crops. The reserve has
operated under the state council OF
defense in each state and has utilized
boy labor organizations already In the
same field OF activity to the utmost.
giving the members OF such bodies
Federal recognition.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
The Call to Youth.

Never before has the boy had such
an opportunity to become n vital fac
tor in history. Every boy who loves
his country should ask himself. How
can I best serve the nation in the
war emergency He should realize
that, having received untold benefits
from the freest and best government
on earth, he holds his services In trust
for the preservation Of democracy on
which the government rests. Al
though he may have to endure aching
limbs and sore muscles in field and
factory. he will be happy in the con-
sciousness that he has had a real part
In winning the war. With true pride
and satisfaction he will show In after
years his reserve badge OF honor
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31

BcnncttsvillC, May %.