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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

from the :tual firing line, claiming
that the officers, when selecting man
for servants duty, generally picked the
man who had been out the longest and
knew the ropes.
But from my observation l find that
a large percentage of the servants do
go over the top, but behind the lines
they very seldom engage in digging
parties, fatigues, parades or drills.
This work is as necessary as actually
engaging in an attack, therefore think
it would be safe to say that the all
round work of the two hundred thou
sand is about equal to fifty thousand
men who are on straight military du-
ties. In numerous instances, officers
servants hold the rank of lance-cOrpo-
rails and they assume the same duties
and authority of a butler, the one
stripe giving him precedence over the
other servants.
There are lots of amusing stories
told of 80. s."
One day one of our majors went into
the servants billet and commenced
"blinding" at them, saying that his
! horse had no straw and that he per-
sonally knew that straw had been is
sued for this purpose. He called the
lance-corporal to account. The cor
poral answered, "Blime me, sir, the
straw was issued, but there wasn't
enough left over from the servants
beds; in fact, we had to use some of
the 'ay to 'elp out, sir"
1t is needless to say that the serv.
ants dispensed with their soft beds
that particular night.
Nevertheless IL is not the fault of
the individual officer, it is just the sur
vival of quaint old English custom.
You know an Englishman cannot be
changed in day.
But the average English officer is
good sport He will sit on a fire step
and listen respectfully TO Private
Jones' theory of the way the war
should be conducted. This war is
gradually crumbling the once insur-
mountable wall of caste.
You would be convinced of this if
you could see King George go among
his men on an inspecting tour under
fire, or pause before little wooden
cross in some shell-tossed field with
tears in his eyes as he reads the in
scription. And little later perhaps
bend over a wounded man on a stretch
er, patting him on the head.
More than once in a hospital have
seen titled Red Cross nurse fetching
and carrying for a wounded soldier.
perhaps the one who in civil life de-
livered the coal at her back door. To
day she does not shrink from lighting
his flag or even washing his grimy
body.
Tommy admires Albert of Belgium be-
leads them. With him it's not case
of take that trench" it is come on
and we will take it,"
1t is amusing to notice the different
characteristics of the Irish, Scotch and
English soldiers. The Irish and Scotch
are very impetuous, especially when it
comes to bayonet fighting, while the
Englishman, though a trifln slower,
thoroughly does his bit; he is more
methodical and has the grip of bull
dog on captured position. He is
slower to think that is the reason why
he never knows when he is licked.
Twenty minutes before going over
the top the English Tommy will sit on
the fire step and thoroughly examine
the mechanism of his rifle to see that it
is in working order and will fire prop
eriy. After this examination he is sat
istied and ready to meet the Boches.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
Empey, questioning German
prisoner, finds he's from New
York. The interesting interview
is related In the next install.
meat.
CTo BE CONTINUED
RED MANS GOOD QUALITIES
As a Race, and individually, the
American indian kss Proved
Capable of Many Things.

1t is very worth while to give the
Indian q square deal. He has proved
himself capable of great things. Two
presidents of Peru have been Indians.
One of Mexico's greatest presidents
was an Indian, and Bolivia has had
at least one great Indian president.
One expects them to excel in warfare.
The Araucanian Lantare was the great
est military chieftain South America
has produced except San Martin, and
we have had Gen. John A. Logan and
Gen. Eli S. Parker. Numbers of our
senators and congressman have been
proud of their Indian blood, and
Thomas c. Moffett, who knows the red
man we'll says that ain the profession
al world today, on farms among
leaders in business affairs. the
Indian, educated and Christianlzed, is
taking his place; clever Indian law
yers are looking out for the interests
of their tribes: capable Indian physi-
clans are ministering to the needs Of
their own people; earnest Indian
preachers and teachers are spreading
among the reservations the seed of
the gospel message; aggressive Indian
agricultural experts are teaching the
younger generation how to improve
land and crops; the new Indian is
helping the forward movement activ-
tiles of his country"
The white mans diseases and
vices have burdened the Indian, but
his schools. medicine, Christian NOR
ais and faith can. If he so wills IL. lift
that burden end make his red brother
once again free man.-Evengeline
Cole, In Worlds Outlook.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
Theory May Yet Be Proved.

According to one theory, primitive
man came to America by a land bridge
from the tablelands Of Asia. In search
Of new hunting grounds. 1T is not to
be inferred" says Professor Wissler.
that the new world native is a direct
descendant Of the present Asiatic Mon
goian, for the differentiation is evil
IDENTITY remote" Is it not possible we
shall find that # was the American
type that diverged into strains that
passed 10 Asiai-Chicago Examiner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

But the Irishman or Scotchman sits
on the fire step. his rifle with bayonet
fixed between his knees, the butt of
which perhaps is sinking into the mud
the bolt couldn't be opened with a
team of horses it is so rusty-but he
spits on his sleeve and slowly polishes
his bayonet; when this is done he also
is ready to argue with Fritz.
1t is not necessary TO mention the
colonials (the Canadians, Australians
and New Zealanders), the whole world
knows what they have done for Eng
land.
The Australian and New Zealander
is termed the "Anzac," taking the
name from the first letters of their Of
fetal designation Australian and New
Zealand army corps.
Tommy divides the German army
into three classes according to their
fighting abilities. They rank as fol-
lows: Prussians, Bavarians and Sax
onS.
Wilen up against a Prussian regi-
ment 1t Is case of keep your napper
below the parapet and duck. A bang
bang all the time and war is on. The
Bavarians are little better, but the
SaxOns are fairly good sports and are
willing occasionally to behave as gem
tlemen and taAe it easy, but you cam
not trust any of them overlong
At one point of the line the trenches
were about thirty-two yards apart.
This sounds horrible, but in fact 1t was
easy, because neither side could shell
the enemy's front-line trench for fear
shells would drop into their own. This
eliminated artillery fire.
In these trenches when up against
the Prussians and Bavarians, Tommy
had hot time of it, but when the Sax
Ons took over" 1t was a picnic; they
would yell across that they were Sax
ons and would not fire. Both sides
would sit on the parapet and carry on
q conversation. This generally consist
ed of Tommy telling them how much
he loved the kaiser, while the Saxons
informed Tommy that King George
was a particular friend of theirs and
hoped that he was doing nicely.
When the Saxons were to be relieved
by PruSsians or Bavarians, they would
yell this information across No Mans
Land and Tommy would Immediately
tumble into his trench and keep his
head down.
If an English regiment was TO be re-
lieved by the wild Irish, Tommy would
tell the SaxOns, and Immediately a vol
ley of Bonner und Blitzens" could
be heard and it was Fritz's turn to get
a crick infhis back from stopping, and
the people in Berlin would close their
windows.
Usually when an Irishman takes over
a trench. just before stand down" in
the morning, he sticks his rifle over
the top, aimed in the direction of Ber-
lin, and engages in what is known as
the mad minute" This consists of
firing fifteen shots in minute. He
is not aiming at anything in particular
just sends over each shot with a
prayer, hoping that one of his strays
will get some poor unsuspecting Fritz
in the napper hundreds of yards be-
hind the lines. 1t generally does that's
the reason the Boches hate the man
from Erin's isle.
The Saxons, though better than the
Prussians and Bavarians, have a nasty
trait of treacaery In their makeup.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

30 / can do my house work without any
difficulty. ! advise any woman who Is
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound trial and it will do as much for
them. ~ Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 1921 9Th
St, N. E., Canton, Ohio.
Sometimes there are serious condi.
tons where o hospital operation is the
only alternative, but on the other hand
so many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary 49, every woman who wants
to avoid an operation should give it o
fair trial before submitting to such Q
trying ordeal.
If complications exist, write to Lydia
y. Pinkhsm Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience Is at your service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
WAR IS CRUMBLlNG THE WALL OF CASTE THAT HAS
STOOD so LONG IN BRITISH ARMY

SynopsisFired sinking the Luana with the of
American lives City
England a private After
makes training
Employs
Empey
falls
Chaplain distinguishes himself
With shovel Empey
Exciting
citing post Empey
a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

stretched calm and still like Brun-
hilda on her pyre-only Brunhilda did
not snore.
The intruder picked up the pitcher
and emptled Its contents on the mod
ern Rip Van Wrinkle, who stirred, NUT
t1red c-owsily, and slept again. The
fire was out, TO all appearances, and
the rescuer left, pursued by the shores
of the rescued.
Five hours later the man in the next
room appealed to the management.
Hes afire again." he complained,
'and I can't wake him up"
1t took two strong men to rouse him
sufficiently for him to slide Off the
burning mattress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

walking. and as he looked down into
the waters he murInured: Sweet Vale
Of Avoca, Tom Moore called you sweet,
but II he had to be on a bed without
blanket or sheet and travel the coun-
try without boots on his feet, he
wouldn't give a curse where the bright
waters meet"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
MAN SLEEPS WHILE
HIS BEDDING BURNS
Occupant of Next Room Finds
Him Stretched Out Like
Brunhilda.

Newton, N. J.-He sIumbered deep
ly and loudly in ais room at the Wald-
mere hotel. After a little a cigarette
butt that he had dropped ignited the
mattress. He continued to sleep, while
little flames ran along its edge and
the room filed with smoke.
The man in the next room began to
choke and traced the fire to the door
of the slumberer. He entered to find
the mattress afire, with its occupant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
WAY 20 Test the World.

There is one way for every man to
determine for himself whether the
world is growing better or worse. All
ba has TO do is 70 ascertain whether
the number Of people who agree with
him is increasing or diminishing
Houston Post
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
Jail for Not SAVING Daylight.

Sedalla, Mo.-John Shull, arrested
upon allegations that he declared he
would not comply with daylight say
ing or other "useless" government reg
ulations. was convicted Of disturbing
the peace and sentenced to three
months In jail ord fined 800.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
HUG BY PRETTY GIRL
ENDS IN LOSS OF $130

San Francisco.-A long hug by
O pretty girl cost Charles Smul-
tiers, of this city, Sl30, and the
fact that the young woman was
beautiful does not console him
in the least. Shutters told the
police that he was walking down
the street when the flair young
thing" threw her arms about his
neck babbllng terms of endear-
rent with vehemence. Shutters
struggled a half block before he
could break from her embrace.
Then he discovered that his
wallet was missing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

You can make a big success from a
small beginning. but it's mighty diff
cult to accomplish anything worth
while in this big world II you start
out with the big head.-Detroit Free
Press
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
shsrins suhatituts shoveIs.

Oklahoma City.-Sheriffs In Okla
homa are substituting shovels and
pitchforks FOR six-shooters. The farm
implements are used In digging for
stores of liquor buried BY illicit dealers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

suuerlng, and TWO
d doctors decided
that / would have
to go through an
operation before ]
could get well.
"My mother, who
had been helped by
LydiaE. Pinkhamfs
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before SUBJ
uniting to an opera
ton. Itrelievedme
e.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
C., \, > Different Lioht.

There stood an old peddler resting
IN the bridge situated near Avoca at
the meeting Of the waters. He was
ured and weary after hard days
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Political expediency and personal
comfort figured largely In the pros
and cons as to whether an ad-
ditional revenue measure should be
considered before the present session
of congress adjourns As to the poll
tics of 1t, the Democratic leaders ar
gued that to pass a revenue bill now
would mean defeat of the Democratic
party in the congressional elections,
for the reason that everybody would
be agitated over the proposed new
taxes. There were q very few-and
very sagacious politicians, too-who
asserted II would be better to have the
revenue bill out of the way and I'M
derstOOd, rather than to have the I'M
known hanging over the whole people.
President Wilson has never been
much impressed with the political eff
feet of legislation which he considers
necessary. Four years ago the con-
dition of the revenues made il neces-
sary to pass another revenue bill. IL
was the first bill to be called war
revenue measure, and was given that
name because the war In Europe was
alleged to have been the main cause
of the falling off Of treasury receipts.
Politicians 10. congress argued against
passing any such bill before the cleo
tons, but President Wilson insisted
that 1t was necessary and therefore
the people would not be dissatisfied;
ahd It may also be recalled that the
Democrats won the elections in 1914.
The personal reasons for avoiding
revenue legislation are greater than
the political reasons. Members Of
congress do not want to stay in Wash
ington any longer than they are
obliged to. Their salaries and the sal
aries Of their employees go along just
the same whether congress is in ses-
sion or not. and it is natural that they
should prefer to be at home, mingllng
with their people especially those
members who are seeking reelection.
rather thaD to stay In Washington.
which is a mighty warm place during
the months OF June July. August and
September.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Here is another sacrifice that the
people Of America have got to make,
coming in the way of statement from
the forest service and referring to
President Wilson's appeal to the Boy
Scouts Of America TO help win the war
BY locating black walnut trees The
statement goes on TO say that black
walnut lumber Is needed for manu-
featuring airplane propellers and gun
stocks. and then mentions the scarcity
of black walnut in this country. Thirty
TO fifty years ago there was a great
deal of black walnut in the country,
but Il was cut down and used for fire.
wood and for the manufacture OF fur
niture. A considerable amount Of old
black walnut furniture Is still IN ex-
istence. But the sacrifice which now
is 10 be made ls the loss Of the fruit
of the black walnut trees. There is
no better. richer or more delicious nut
meat than that which comes from the
black walnut tree. Like all other
good things. It is hard to get. but
II is very fine when obtained. But
as these trees are necessary for war
purposes. they viii have to go. along
with many Of the other Injuries which
the people Of the United States have
enjoyed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
lmnortant Discovery.

'Tow long have they been marriedr
"Long enough to discover that they
can't both have their own way all the
time"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

The largest, finest and best fur
nished room in the war department is
nos called the "turn-down ROOM"
Here gather daily all of the people
who want TO see Secretary Baker ed
who have not been accorded later
views in his private office. Those mo
are given interviews In his private
Office are likely to have something TO
say which the secretary wants TO
know about or may have a proposition
which the secretary may accept. But
In this outside office II is different
The people who assemble there belong
TO the "forlorn hope" crowd. Dozens
every day are there aud proffer their
requests and are turned down. The
secretary of war enters the room with,
negative countenance. he has the
ever-ready 81 am sorry. but l cannot
do IT," Mt his tongues end. and that
Is usually what the visitors In the
"turn-down room" hear. OF course. II
is always accompanied by an expla-
nation as to rules regulations or laws
which stand in the way of granting
the request.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

1t is a Characteristic OF nearly every
speaker Of the house of representa-
lives that he desires TO be absolutely
right In his rulings. although he natu-
rally desires to be on the side OF
his own party. But perhaps none Of
the predecessors OF Speaker Clark was
quite so anxious TO be impartial
and Just ms he is. Recently some
point was being argued in the house
which the speaker had decided. and as
the debate went along Congressman
Walsh of Massachusetts asked II the
speaker had not ruled on this ques-
ton.
"Yes," replied Champ: hut the
chair is not so everlastingly stuck on
his own ruling that he VIII not listen
to somebody else"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

In matters Of conscience first
thoughts are best; In matters Of pru-
dence last thoughts are best.-RObeRa
Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

That which was once a sacred
tradition and an unwritten law In
the United States senate is now
only II memory. The tradition was
that a new senator should not take
part In the debates until he had sat
at the feet of the seniors for at least
one session. The traction was shat
tered when u new senators enter
the senate % years ago. and IL has
been put upon the scrap heap by the
progressive movement which has In
PRODUCED into the senate many men
with a message and ideas on all sub
jects Of public interest. And so the
tradition is but a memory.
Old habitues OF the senate realized
this fact when. within two or three
weeks after taking the oath of office,
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin took an
active part In the discussion of the
rivers and harbors bill, and even be
fore that he had shown a determina-
ton to do his duty by Directing to va
rious pet measures of senators. which
have usually passed without opposition
on account of senatorial courtesy but
which have a somewhat dubious repu-
tation in the halls of legislation. What
Is IN interesting fact, in connection
with LenrOot's activity, is that he
was listened TO by other senators and
attention given TO what he had to
say.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

FARM BARGAINS--so acres, ti2bo0 255, ss6,OO0
fine hldgs,, stock, machinery ineluded Othsr bars
sAias trades for particulars write sehs Whitewater Via
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
HOW MRS. BOYD
AVOIDED IN
OPERATION

Canton, Ohio.-"I suffered from Q
female trouble which caused me much
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Many people in the United States
hope that q recent announcement from
the post Office department will result
In better mail service between the
United States and the soldiers in
France. During the several weeks in
which complaints have been aired Of
f1cially as well as unoficlally about
the inadequate mail service, there has
been a contention on the part of the
post office department that the delays
were due largely to the manner In
which the war department was ham
ding the mail. Even in his latest state
ment the postmaster general said the
military authorities in France would
not disclose to the postal officials the
location or movement Of troops in Eu-
rope, and consequently there has been
great deal of delay. By the new
arrangement, however. it is expected
the war department will take charge
of the distribution of mail sent abroad
and IN that way letters and other mat
ter to the soldiers Will be very much
expedited.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
WANTED E MEN TN: IN: b %SMF FS.; !:

why walt TO be told againI 1t pays, it's easy;
no experience necessary; tools free. The Wis
cousin Barber College, 3o7 Chestnut ST.. Milwaukee, Via
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
TOO MANY SOUGHT
TO EVADE SERVICE
APPEALS FROM THE LOCAL AND
DISTRICT DRAFT BOARDS
NUMBERED $4,000.
WEDDING OUT THE SLACKERS
Good Work IN Washington by the
Provost Marshal Generals Office
Hope for improvement in Delivery
of Mail TO Soldiers Abroad.
Rx ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Washington.-Twe thousand
appeals were made by men who sought
exemption from the draft AID had been
refused by the local and district
boards. Out of approximately 2000,-
900 men in class / this r4ay not seem so
large a number. at the same time
the desire of $4,000 young men to es-
cape military service was rather dis
couraging to the war officials, particu-
larry since upon examination many
of the claims for exemption appeared
to be frivolous or equivocal.
Army officers administering the law
and dealing with applications for ex-
emption. especially when they were
backed by senators and representa-
tlves In congress. found considerable
difficulty in adjusting the various sit
uations in view of the fact that here
In Washington many thousands Of
clerks claimed exemption as employ
eeS of the government, while q large
number of other young men within the
draft age were seeking and securing
commissions in the various noncom-
Blatant staff corps and were very nu-
hierous in their uniforms on the streets
of Washington and in the departments.
There has been a decided change on
tnls score within the last few weeks.
The provost marshal generals office
has been reaching into the depart
ments and lifting out the clerks who
were within the draft age and liable
TO service. Every department has
been called upon to furnish the num-
Der and names Of all men within the
draft age. Another reform has been
started by the secretary of war. which
is the wedding out of staff officers In
Washington who have been filing cler-
teal positions. OF course this cannot
be accomplished In its entirety, but IT
has been remarked during the past
few weeks that many officers In uni
form, with suitcases In their hands,
have been seen vending their way to
the Union station on the route to
somewhere" with the possibility Of
doing real military duty.