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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-01
DRAFT LOTTERY
TOOK 20 HOURS
(By United Press)

Washington Oct 1.-Breaking
all records for speed the American
third and greatest draft lottery
ended at eight o'clock this morn
ing after proceeding without
a pause for twenty four hours.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-01

By this time you have probably
decided that you never did like
sugar il your coffee anyhow.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-01

Washington Oct 1.-Czar Fer
dinand' exodus from Sofia is view
ed as a virtual abdication by well
informed diplomatic circles.
Malinoff is understood to have
forced Ferdinand to leave the coun
try fearing German influence on
Ferdinand.
Whether Ferdinand will be per
mitted. to return to Bulgaria and
remain without that Influence or
whether he will be forced to re
tire to his extensive estates IN Hun
gary will depend upon the attitude
taken by Malinoff and his cab'ne'
it is said.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-01
KING FERDINAND
NOW in AUSTRIA
{By United Press

Copenhagen. Oct liking Fer
dinand Of Bulgaria has arrived at
Essential Castle on the outskirts
Of Vienna according to the Frank
futer Zeitung.
Riots are reported to be in Con
stantinople.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
EAST ALMA

Nh and Mrs. Jesse Austin Of
Grove ave have both been on the sick
list with "A mild form Of la grippe
Mr.. and Mrs Jas. Wiltshire OF
Eastward ST. have both been sick with
the Ia grippe
The Oliver Gossett family, East
ward ave are moving soon to llliniis.
Edmund Moffett spent Sunday with
his son. Lloyd, and his daughter on
Eastward ST.
Vera Hare Of Eastward 81. was
very i'll but has recovered
The Parents club met with Mrs.
Taylor on Wednesday The next
meeting will be with Mrs Grerson.
Grove ave. Mrs Wiltshire viii help
20 entertain.
Master Billy Mcintyre has been
verv sick with bronchitis but is bet
ter
Mr.. and Mrs. Binkley Of Grover
ave. have moved 10 the farm
Mrs Earl Watson, Hannah ave. is
quite ILL.,
Mrs. Wright and her father Mr..
Evilsizer, Valley ave. are both I'll
with influenza
The Ladies Aid society meets to-
morrow friday with Mrs. Chas.
Wood. Eastward ST Comforters will
be tied. Much excellent work has
been done by this society.
The c. F. societies of Eastminstor
Chapel are giving an entertainment
on Friday evening the 18th Of Deem
Der A very excellent program Is IN
preparation. II consists Of short
plays, monologues. violin pieces and
duets. vocal solos and duets The
proceeds Of the entertainment Will be
given towards the piano fund We
want TO pay $50 or more on the piano
and have already have S32 on hand
Mrs Hawkins of Hayes ave has
promised 81 TO the seating fund The
sum Of 10 and 20 cents will be the
entertainment charge.
The usual church services viii be
held in Eastminster chapel on Sun
day The morning theme at 70
o'clock is The Wondrous Love of
God" Evening theme at seven is
More Than Conquerors We want
everybody TO come. Please come also
with your children 20 the Sunday
school At 2:45. We want 70 see one
hundred out this Sunday We rely
on YOU 10 help make up this number
We have comfortably warmed
church and you need the uplift
Wanigas a. Brunncr's 80 r
Victory Bread hes, by tas;e.-69- ic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05

Regular meeting Of Alma Lodge
No. 23s. J. O. o. r., next Monday
night Election Of officers will take
place, and in addition there will be
work IN the initiatory degree and
light refreshments served,
Private d. r. Simmons, X r. d.,
Alma was listed last Thursday night
in the casualty lists rs wounded, de
gree undetermined. Further particu
lars are not available as yet, regard
ing the injuries he sustained in bat
tie
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis King left
Tuesday for San Diego, California,
where they expect TO spend the win
ter Ensign Henry King, their son is
in traininp at that place. While they
are gone from the city, Ezra l.. Smith
as mayor pro tenn. will handle the
affairs Of the mayors Office
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
Wanigas at Brunner's.-64-tf

Wanigas at Brunner's.-64-tf
Smoke the best, Wanigas.-
Victory Bread best by taste.-69-4c
You will find the best bread in
Butter Cup wrappers. 02-tf-c
NJ j. Theirs of Mt. Pleasant was in
Alma Saturday on business.
Garland hewitt of Mt. Pleasant
was in the city on business Saturday.
DR.. f. G. Sluyter. osteopathic ply
stefan, State Savings Bank Building.
Alma, both phones. Stiff
Attorney Charles H. Goggin is in
St Johns this week representing
John +. Brennan at the Epler murder
trial
Bart Miller of Grand Rapids, a
former Alma resident, visited with
Alma friends on Tuesday Of this
week
Rev. c. L. Wood left Saturday for
Walbridgc, Ohio, and Huntington,
Indiana. on business for the L. b.
church.
Archie Wood, who has been sta
toned at Champaign. Illinois, has re-
ceived his discharge from the service
and has returned TO his home IN this
city.
When ordering your next suit or
overcoat, remember our guarantee TO
fit. please and satisfy. Suit or over
coat S275O and up 81. Alma Tailors.
adv
Miss Mildred Cash, who has been
very III at East Lansing, where she
has been attending NJ A. c., is re-
ported to be slowly improving in
health
The next regular meeting of the
Alma Chapter, No. 43, O. f. s.. will
be held Friday evening, December IS.
Every member is requested 20 be
present
Lieutenant Charles Robinson Of
Grand Haven. former Alma college
athlete was reported in the casualty
list Monday as wounded degree un-
determined
Mr. and Mrs. T. Osborn Of Sagi-
nav. who were called here last week
by tho death Of the formers mother,
Mrs S f Osborn, returned to their
home Monday.
Lieutenant Frank Barnard, who Is
in training at Fort Still, Oklahoma,
visited with Alma friends Monday
He will be remcmbcred as a former
college athlete
Herbert Hayes Of -. LOUIS, for
mer resident Of this city, died at his
home there Sunday night. following
weeks illness He will b. remem-
bered by the older residents Of this
city
Private Charles a Nancy Of Camp
Custer, Battle Creek, spent Monday
in this city, guest at the home Of
Frank F. Smith. He will be remem-
bered as former Alma business
man.
Reports from Camp wadsworth
are TO the effect that Private Ralph
Miller is now very much improved in
health His wife. who was recently
called there, has returned to her
home in this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
Few Escape

There are few indeed who escape
having az least one cold during the
winter months, and they are fortu-
nate who have but one and get
through with ii quickly and without
any serious consequences. Take
Cnanberlain's Cough Remedy and
observe the directions with each bot
tie, and you are likely TO be one of
the fortunate ones. The worth and
merit Of this remedy has been fully
proven. There are many families
who have always used it for years
when troubled with 4 cough or cold,
and with the very best results.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Bumper Crop of Babies in
United States During 1917
According to Statistics

Infant mortality statistics compiled
oy the New York milk committee re-
zeal the fact that there was bumper
baby crop throughout the United
States in 1917. Basing its conclusions
on the figures CLEANED from 1853 of the
largest cities in the country. the COM
mittee estimates that the number of
births throughout the nation totaled
2,67S,000 and the number of deaths l.
$4,000, leaving a national increase in
population Of over 100000.
Among the cities of the honor class
Omaha claims first place with a death
rate of only 500, and Seattle comes
second with rate of 1914. Nashville.
Tenn, had the highest rate, 1922. Chi
cago's rate was 1864.
The five honor roll cities boasting
death rates under 50 per 1000 are
Berkeley, Cal. with a population of
40,434, 43.4; Everett Mass, with a
population of 33.4S4 45.5; Brookline,
Mass, with a population of 37,792,
n.2; Alameda, Cal, with a popula-
ton of 1888. 40.7; and La Crosse,
Wis, with a population of 30,417, 42.2.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Mere Than $1,000 Soldiers
Totally Blinded in France
As Result of World War

France has more than $4,000 men
who have been made totally blind In
battle. To care for these unfOrtunates
is one of the most serious problems
In that country.
Since the war began Eugene BrieuX,
the French writer, has devoted nearly
all his time and energies to caring for
the blind soldiers sent back from the
trenches. and the following appeal in
their behalf Is from his little paper,
lie Journal des Blesscs aux Yeux:
"Wlthin a year. IL we do not receive
sufficient aid, we shall have to cease
all our distributions of help. II Is
serious. We have sent monthly to 81
families Of the blind assistance
amounting TO from 20 to 40 francs.
I'VE have paid the cost of civilian
clothes for some Of them, enabled II
particularly afflicted victim (both
blind and armless) to enjoy a winter
season on the miider shores Of the
Mediterranean sea. And now ] shall
have to cut out many stricken family
from our lists If more assistance In
funds be not forthcoming. And this at
a time when the cost Of living has ex.
ceeded all reasonable limits
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
AMERICAS CREED
Worth Committing to Memory and Repeating in Unison
at All Gatherings
Do you know Americas Creed ~

Do you know Americas Creed %
The quotation marks used because has been officially
promulgated but prepared Washington for the Aueraniza-
ton program of last Flag daJune 14and therefore least semi
official.
1t worth learning by heart and worth unison at all sorts
Of gatherings. And here it is:
81 believe the United States of America of the
people, the people, for the people, whose just derived from
the consent of the governed democracy repubc nation
sovereign perfect and npara established
upoo these principles freedom equality justice and humanity for
patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes
q Therefore believe my duty my country to love IT. to sup
port CONSTITUTIONS obey laws respect its flag and to defend 1t
against all enemies.
Believing in the above creed,
pledge allegiance the Stars and Stripes and to the republic
which they language country and one flag and
In the presence Almighty sincerely pledge myself to aid
M government all the power in the great world struggle
nos in progress democracy the wordor the independence OF
the small nations as we'll the larger ones, and
Il further pledge nv all worldly goods to aid the pres-
e Of orr nation in directing American forces with allies in their
c and determined fight freedom patriotism and humanity
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
FOR THE POULTRY
GROWER

Corn, when 1t is just ripening and
passing through the dough stage into
the more hardened condition, If fed
10 chickens causes a loose condition
Of the bowels. and If no other food
Is given, the birds are forced to eat
tbs kind of feed and digestive trou-
bleS will follow.
The flock in its ranging about the
nrm at this time OF year may, I'M
beknown to you, get some of this
corn, and may show the symptoms Mt
present. The first indications should
be a warning, and the birds, If neces-
yary. should be confined. If a good
ration is fed. however, twice per day
that is, morning and night, and in
sufficient quantities, the birds will
not eat enough to do them any harm.
Either one of the above methods will
help TO keep the flock out of trouble
Of this kind The easiest way is to
give them sufficient hard grain morn
ing and night to satisfy their appe-
HteS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Became a Father at Age of
102, When Eldest Son Had
Already Lived 70 Years.

A father at eighty-four-such is the
recent record of Mr.. Jackson. north
country farmer, says London Tit-Bits.
Men more patriarchal still have fig
ured in the ranks of fathers. Such Il
robust veteran was Sir William Mich
olson of Glenbervy, a grand old Scots
man who lived to nurse an infant
daughter after he had passed his nine
ty-second birthday. Sir William then
had a daughter alive of his first mar
riage, aged sixty-siX. He married mis-
last wife when he was eighty-two, and
had six children.
Sir Stephen Fox's last child was era
died when the father was within a few
months of completing his hundredth
year! Sir Stephen was born in 1927,
and had by his first wife a daughter
who died in infancy in 1865. The child
of his old age survived 10 the year
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02

1928, and was thus able to say, II had
a sister who was buried 173 years
ago!"
When William Frest of Ripon was
laid TO rest in 1889. at the age of one
hundred and eight, he was followed to
his grave by his eldest son, n veteran
of lightweight, and by his youngest
boy, aged fifteen, who made his APP
pearance when his father was within
sight of his ninety-second birthday and
when his eldest brother was seventy
two.
Thomas Beatty of Drumcondra,
near Dublin, celebrated his one hun
bred and second birthday on the very
day on which his youngest born en-
tered the world. and when his eldest
son had already seen seventy-twO
years.
Thomas Pars made his first trip TO
the altar at eighty and became the ia
Their of two children; and he was so
full of vigor that he made second
matrimonial venture ~ years later,
when his years numbered one hundred
and twenty-five.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Birds and Animals Pretend
Violence in Play. but They
Stop Short in Exercising 1t.

Small birds chase each other about
in play, but perhaps the conduct of
the crane and the trumpeter Is the
most extraordinary The latter stands
on one leg, hops about in the most &C.
centric manner and throws sOmer-
saults. Some call 1t "the mad bird"
on account of its singularities. Water
birds, such as ducks and geese, dive
after each other and clear the surface
of the water with outstretched neck
and Tapping wings. throwing abundant
spray around.
Deer often engage in a trial of
strength by twisting their horns to-
gether and pushing for the mastery.
All animals pretending violence in
their play stop short Of exercising 1t;
the dog takes the greatest precaution
not to iniure by his bite, and the
orangutang. in wrestling with his
keeper. pretends 10 throw him, and
makes feints Of biting him. Some ami
mails carry out In their play sem
blapce of catching their prey; young
cats. for instance leap after every
small and m wing object. even to
leaves strewn by TIE autumn wind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
LEFT Mr.. WEDDERLY WORRIED
Nothing but Temporary Mental Aber.
ration Could Account for His
Unprecedented Action.

Mr.. Wedderiys wife was gone and
he was under the painful necessity of
having to shift for himself, even to
the extent of hunting for his hat. as
he was now doing. He had appar-
emily exhausted every conceivable
place where a hat loves to hide when
its owner is in hurry. Every nook
and Granny in the house that he
could recall as having been the place
of refuge of his headgear on former
occasions was absolutely hatless,
Wherever he looked his hat wasn't
there.
The situation was fast becoming
desperate. Finally, when hope al
most had fed his face suddenly as
sumed diabolical grin. 1t was the
last resort He went to the clothes
closet and looked in. There was the
truant hat. In a moment of mental
alteration he had actually put the
hat where 1t belonged. He resolved
that it should not occur again. An
other such experience might wreck
his mind entirely.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Chill Con earns.

Cut two pounds of round steak into
small square pieces. Melt two table
spoonfuls Of butter substitute in a
saucepan and when hot brown the
steak. then add one cupful of water and
four tahlespoonfuls of rice. Cover and
cook until tender. Now add three
canned red peppers cut in slices, one
cupful of cooked beans, two parboiled
and sliced onions, one tablespoonful of
corn flour, four cloves Glove of gar
lie chopped. a teaspoonful OF salt; cook
all together until well blended and the
gravy is of the right consistency. Serve
garnished with parsley.
A spoonful or two Of grated cheese
added 10 the creamed toast will make
of it quite another dish and one which
all may eat except the twO-year-olds
and younger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Invented Reaplng Machine.

Cyrus II. Mccormick, founder Of
the Northwestern Theological semi
nary at Chicago, invented the reaping
machine which bears his name. The
machine was patented in 1894. In
1915 the gold medal Of the American
institute was awarded Mccormick for
his invention; at the worlds fair ex-
hlbition in London in 1851, he received
q medal; he also received the gold
medal of the Paris exposition In 1850 /;
that of the London international ex-
h;bItion in 1862 Of the international
exhibition in France IN 1863 and many
Others. He was born in Virginia. edu-
Gated in the common schools Of that
state and endowed a prOfessorship at
Washington college.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02

Ices. sherbets and ice creams are all
easily digested and most wholesome
for all members of the family. When
nuts and fruits are used in creams they
should be put through the meat chop
per. The flavor is better and the cream
smoother.
LeftOvers of cake, creams, jelly and
fresh as well as preserved fruits may
be used for desserts. Stale sponge
cake with bit of fruit juice, spoon
full of nuts and whipped cream, makes
most palatable and satisfying dessert.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Robert Louis StevenSon'S
Advice to Class of Girls

Robert Louis Stevenson was once
called upon 10 address a Sunday
school class Of young girls. He told
them the parable OF the talents, and
then went on to say that there were
three talents every one possessed and
ought to make US Of Tongues that
they must use TO cheer and make
happy all around them. faces that
they must keep bright as new shil-
Hngs, so that they might shine Ike
lamps in their homes; and hands that
must be kept employed in useful work
cheerfully done" Very good advice In
these war days for all Of US, whatever
our age or SEX Exchange.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Cultivation of Music.

According to historical researches,
music was first cultivated In Egypt
but no vestige Of primitive Egyptian
music now exists. All our present-day
formation comes from pictorial and
sculptural representations Of instru-
ments and players and few instru-
ments exhumed 10 cities buried under
the sand Of centuries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Noah Must Have Had Patience.

A long and patient but vain effort
on the part of khaki-clad driver to
induce a mule drawing what appeared
to be a load of laundry through the
gateway of a hospital afforded con-
siderable amusement to the boys in
blue who were watching the proceed
ings. The mule would do anything
but pass through the gateway.
want any 'elp, chumT shouted one
Of the boys in blue to the driver, as he
rested a moment.
NO." replied the driver, "but I'd
like to know how Noah got two of
these bllghters into the ark :"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Plum PUDDING Jelly.

Cover half box of gelatin with one
half cupful of cold water and let stand
for an hour. Mix one cupful of rails
ms, one-fourth cupful of sliced citron,
anc one-fourth cupful of currants; add
tablespoonful of orange or grape
juice. Scald pint of milk and cup
tul of strained honey and an ounce
Of melted chocolate, Mix all ssznS In
gradients and when II is slightly firm,
add the fruit so it will not sink to the
bottom. Turn into mold and when
ready to serve, garnish with whipped
and sweefened cream.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Distance Wireless Can Reach.

There is practically No Emit to the
distance that the wireless station at
Arlington, Va, can talk. Not only can
it reach all parts of the Atlantic, but
has talked directly with the Hawaiian
islands in the Pacific and can reach
more distant parts of the world by
relays.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
To Recoms Toy Makers.

Toy making is one Of the vocadons
encouraged In the re-education for
war cripples In France. The EcOle
Joffre is situated in the city of Lyons
and now speciaiizes In commercial
training for the one-armed and in the
manufacture of toys, according to a
writer. Toy making is being studied
with serious purpose. A beginning has
been made IN the wholesale manufac-
ture of toys on the factory system. by
which the making of separate parts
is assigned to the mutiles, whose physi-
cal handicaps allow for easy opera.
ton of single process only.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02

Wash, pick over and chop one pound
of figs. Beat three eggs very light. put
a cupful of suet through the meat chop
per. add two cupfuls of breadcrumhs,
three-quarters of cupful of milk and
a cupful of strained honey. Mix all
together and turn into well-greased
mold. Steam three hours. Serve hot
with an egg sauce or with hard sauce.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
CafarrhaI Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that is by a constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused by an infiamed condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube IS iniamed you have a
rumbhng sound or imperfect hearing, and
when It is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
dueed and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever Many cases of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh. which is an inf1amed
condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARHH
MEDICINE
All Druggists T5c. Circulars free.
+. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Guilty.

A certain admiral whose addiction
TO strong language Is well known in
the navy was one day inspecting one
of the ships under his command. WI en-
he came to the brig (ship's jaiD his
piercing eye travelled from one to an
other of the prisoners, who were evil
IDENTIFY Ill at ease under his scrutiny.
''What the - are you In for?" he
demanded of one.
For using profanity. sir" was the
meek reply.-Life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Tobacco Beetle Lives on
Weed After 1t Is Stored

While tobacco is recognized as a
valuable insecticlde which will XII
most insects there is at least one that
lives in It and on il and thrives ex-
ceedlnaly-far too exceedingly, 10 be
pleasant. This tobacco beetle. as he
is called, is very eplcurean IN his
tastes and prefers the better brands
of tobacco. He IS a native Of Cuba
and the philippines, brt has spread all
over the world. he : lives in man
ufactufed and stored tobacco
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Baby Has Appendicitis.

Charles Travitz. thirteen days old.
was operated on recently at the Har-
rlsburg hospital ia Harrisburg, Pa.
for appendicitis. The operation was
successful The child Is the youngest
patient 10 20 on the operating table
al that Institution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-02
Timely Thoughts.

The reason some men get
more fun out of life than others
is because they don't want to
get all the money too.
Luck and perseverance often
go hand In hand.
The other fellow is the man
we all think ought to help out
when we get into trouble.
Mighty few people believe
what a man tells about himself.
That is the reason the courts
insist upon the testimony of
character witnesses.