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The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-08-23
Hnra Declininr.

Continued loss of ground rules in
the Louisville market for hogs, which
reacted 65 cents more on all weights
Wednesday, the weakness being in
duced by lower prices on some other
markets. This brought the prices Of
the best po-kers down to $20.1O. The
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-08-23

lowest point it has reached in months.
Traders are unable to account for
the general unsteadiness, as they be-
lieve there is a shortage Of hogs IN
this country. Some are inclined 70
believe the agitation against the
packers has caused reduced prices
for a time only.
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-08-23
o-o-o-Oo-oo-o-o-o
O PURELY PERSONAL o

o-O-O-OO-~oo-o-o-o
The Evansville postoffice sold
SS,173 worth of groceries in three
days.
Miss Elizabeth Williamson, of
Galesburg, H., has been elected dean
of Hamilton college at Lexington.
Col. Andrew Cowan, one of Louis
ville's foremost citizen, is hopelessly
i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jackson and
children have returned from Spring
field, Tenn.
David NJ. Hooser, of Detroit, is
visiting relatives here.
Goebel Cayce, of Chattanooga, is
here on a visit.
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-08-23
Confederate Pensions.

Pension checks amounting to $685.
956 have been mailed by the State
Confederate Pension Department to
3. 4s2 persons and 100 supplemental
checks will be mailed later to per-
sons who failed to return their vouch-
ers within the proper time.
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-08-23

The Government has seized mil
lion eggs in Nashville stored in VIOLA
ton Of the law. Why not thrown them
at the prohteers and give them real
shell camel
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-08-23
The NEW EDISON
"The Phonograph with Soup'

What a tribute to Mr.. Edison's gen.
Jus that he should have invented the
first crude machine and then perfect
the final triumphant instrument. To
develop the imitation of music into
the RECREATION of music took
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-08-23

The Leitchfed Deposit Bank has
cut an extra melon Of 200 per cent
The Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 191?-19??, 1919-08-23

him nearly 40 years. Experiments
alone on the New Edison cost him
three million dollars, yet the models
of the New Edison which you see in
our store are W hin reach of every
pocketbook.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
HAS BUST OF HERoDoTyS
Antique in Metropolitan Museum OF
Art Identified as Portrait of
Father of History.

Or. Robinson. director of the Metro
poIitan Museum of Art, in New York,
has identified an antique marble bust,
which has been in the museums store
room for 20 or 80 years. as being a
portrait Of Herodotus, the father OF
history" The marble, which has lain
In dust all these years. will now as
sumo an important place Of honor In
the institution.
There are but FIVE known portraits
of Herodotus. The New York Portrait
bust was originally found al Benha.
In Lower Egypt, and passed into the
possession 81 Emil Brugsch Bey. from
whom II was acquired and presented
to the Metropolitan Museum Of Arts.
The recognlticn was based on the re-
semblance OF the known portraits and
the finding of the learned mans name
inscribed upon II. AS work Of art 1t
was not very highly regarded. but as
the sixth known portrait OF Herodotus
II assumes new dignity. II Is also said
10 be one OF the best portraits extant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
PRESIDENT ACTS TO
HALT LABOR BREAK
Wilson in Vigorous Letter to
Members of Farley.
SAYS AIMS MUST BE REACHED
Chairman Lane Of Conference Told to
Use Message at His Discretion
is Held in ReserVe-outlook
Not Promising.

Washington, Oct. 22.-President VIII
son, despite his illness. took hand in
The national industrial conference in
nm effort TO avert break. which is
threatened as a result of the inability
of the capital Nand labor groups 10
each satisfactory agreement on the
objective bargaining issues.
In a 600-word letter to Secretary
Lane, chairman of the conference. die
ated from his sick bed, the president
outlined his views as to the confer
ence situation. The letter was imme-
lately dispatched to Mr.. Lane. who.
it was explained. was TO use ii at his
discretion.
The conference was not in session
when Mr.. Lane received the communi-
alton. having adjourned at the request
# the labor group after two resolu-
lions had been presented.
May Hold Little In Reserve.
II was said the letter might not be
presented to the conference imme-
diately but held in reserve TO be fused
only when danger of the conferences
breaking up became acute.
The serious situation in the confer
ence was reported 20 the president
after a conference between Chairman
Lane. Secretary Wilson of the labor
department, Bernard Nj. Baruch. chair
man of the public group; Thomas l..
Chadbourne. chairman of the commit
tee of fifteen and Secretary Tumulty.
Hand Somewhat Shaky.
The presidents signature was writ
ten on the bias across the sheet and
apparently his hand was somewhat
shaky when he signed II. Mr.. Tumulty
Immediately left for the Pan-Ameri-
can building. where the conference
sits, to present the letter to Mr.. Lane
Chairman Lane said the conference
would not be permitted to end it's
work and that the leaders of the three
groups--capital, labor and the public
had decided to frame new and
comprehensive program. involving all
industrial issues of general nature
1t was understood that reference TO
the specific issue that has caused the
present situation would be avoided.
President Signs Message.
The president Immediately dictated
the letter to a stenographer and signed
the completed copy with n lead pencil
Members of the employers group
conferred until late last night attempt
ing to reach an agreement on the two
collective bargaining resolutions. but
when adjournment came so far as
could be learned the employer dele
gates were as firmly fixed In their de-
termination not to yield as ever be-
fore.
Outlook Not Considered Promising.
Some hope was held out that the
conferences general committee. con-
slsting of five representatives each Of
the employer, labor and public groups
might smooth out the differences. but
II was admitted even by the most OPP
tlmistic that the outlook was not
promising.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
HOW THE SQUIRREL HELPS
Uncle Sam Needs Seeds Of Douglas
Fir and Knows Where to
Find Them.

Tree seed can't be bought in large
quantities in the market. To restock
the huge forests which are demolished
every year, Uncle Sam needs the seeds
of the Douglas fir western yellow
pine, EngelmnnD spruce. lodge pole
pine, not by the pound. but literally
by the ton.
The government needs men. from
two TO six weeks every fall, to gather
seed. When the call gees out. lumber
jacks. college men, hoboes and former
convicts drift into the camps and work
side by side, gathering huge stores OF
the precious seeds. Through expert
ence they have found that their rich
est sources are the cunningly hidden
squirrel hoards. The squirrel is emmy /,
he always picks the very best of cones
for his winter store.-The Nations
Business.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

A prehistoric race that lived In Mex
leo centuries before Cortez ever ar
rived there to crush the power of the
Aztec kingdom. was a civilized people
who were flooded out of existence by
deluge that swept the valley of Mex
leo, as relies picked up near the capt.
tai city prove. and some writers assert
that Mexico was the site of the begin
ming OF man and that II was in this
valley that Noah set forth for his 40
day tour of the flooded world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
PHYSICALLY FIT
AT ANY AGE

II isn't age, it's careless living that
puts men "down and out" Keep your
Internal organs in good condition and
you viii always be physically fit.
The kidneys are the most OVER
worked organs in the human body.
When they break down under the
strain and the deadly uric acid ac-
cumulates and crystallizes look outi
sThese sharp crystals tear and scratch
the delicate urinary channels causing
cxcruciating pain and set up irrita-
lions which may cause premature de-
generation and often do turn into
deadly Bright's Disease.
One of the first warnings of slug
gish kidney action is pain or stiffness
in the small of the back, loss of appe-
tite, indigestion or rheumatism.
DO not wait until the danger is upon
you At the first indication of trouble
70 after the cause at once. Get trial
box of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules, imported direct from the
laboratories in Holland. They viii give
almost immediate relief. If for any
cause they should not, your money will
be refunded. But be sure to get GOLD
MEDAL. None other is genuine. In
sealed boxes, three sizes.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
"FIDDLE-FIT"
Keep Liver and Bowels
Clean and Active
with CaScaretS"

Sick headache, bfliousness. coated
tongue. sour, gassy stomach-always
trace this to torpid liver; delayed
fermenting food in the bowels.
Poisonous matter clogged in the in
testines, instead IF being cast out Of
the system is re-absorbed into the
blood. When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue 1t causes conges.
ton and that dull, throbb;ng, sickening
headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach, remove the sour, undigested
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and poi.
sons in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight viii have you
feeling clear, rosy and as fit as fiddle
by morning. They work while you
sleep.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
ALSACE REVOLT PLOT Barred
Alleged Chief Conspirator and Two
Aids Are MISUNDERSTANDING
Are Implicated.

Paris, Oct. 22.-Plans for revolt
in Alsace. to take place November o,
have been discovered at Strassburg,
according TO .he Echo de Paris. The
alleged archconspirntOr. an engineer
named Koessler. has been arrested,
with two accomplices, and II is said
that leader of socialist union. n
former Alsatian deputy and a French
socialist, are believed to be impli-
Gated. The revolt was TO be called on
the day that communist uprising In
Germany is said to have been planned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
DRY MAJORITY IN ONTARIO
Toronto, Second Largest City In Can
ada, Votes to Stay on
the ~. W."

Toronto. Oct Pas returns from
the various outlying districts Of On
tario were reported the majority for
prohibition grew. The latest summary
showed that Toronto. the second larg-
est city in Canada. had given a ma
jority for the "drys" on oil the ques-
tons. The vote of the entire province
recorded up to late today showed that
the dry majority ranged from 10000
to 5000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
Try This Now.

thine was, tefore the experts cnme
along and, in vulgar business parlance,
sold efficiency TO the telephone COM
panes when the telephone was real
convenience. John Armstrong relates
in Everybody's: 1.-THE historic instance
of the lady who rang up central and
said, I am just stepping over to Mrs.
Brewster's for few minutes TO get
her doughnut recipe--she's Main 227
and I'll leave the receiver Off so you
can hear II the baby cries and let me
know In my home town we used 10
ask central where the fire was. and
who was dead, and did she think there
wns any mail for US"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

When Theodore Roosevelt was pres
idvnt man visited him who had a re-
Guest TO make. In his arms he carried
bundle of letters of introduction. He
stated his request and closed his ar
gdment with these words:
mir. President, am sure that II you
90 this for me you viii please the peo-
Tie of my state. In fact, could have
brought with me a thousand letters
mo asking you to do it,"
"Oh. pshaw." was Roosevelt's blunt
reply, II could get thousand people
IN your state to sign petition to have
you hanged"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
HOME MADE TEA
FOR CONSTIPATION
1t is purely vegetable. does the
work and costs very little.

Why pay high prices for Liver and
Bowel remedies when none are better
than DR.. Carriers X. and h. tea. which
Is purely vegetable, can be brewed at
home. and a small package will last a
long time.
Thousands OF old people will tell you
after the liver and bowels have been put
In fine condition in a few days by a be
fore bedtime cup, that only ar occasional
cup Is afterwards necessary 10 keep one
feeling at and fine.
People who drink q cup OF DIR. Car
ter's X. and p. Tea once in a wiiiie, sell
drom, II ever, have any bilious attacks.
sick headache or sallow skin. It's good
for boys and girls, especially those who
are peevish and fretful Druggists have
been selling 1t for many years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
II SHOT IN MEXICAN CLASH
Supporters Of Rival Candidates for
Mayor Of Vera Cruz In
Big Riot.

Laredo, Tex. Oct. 22.-Belated ad-
vices received from Vera Cruz report
IL men wounded by bullets fired By
the police and dozen policemen IN
jured by stones in a clash Saturday
between supporters Of Pedro palazuo
Los and Salvador Campo. rival can
dldates for the office Of mayor of
Vera Cruz.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Vegetable Compound cured me SO did
not need the operation, and ] am telling
all my friends about it-"-Mrs. A. w.
BINzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
It is just such experiences es that Of
Mrs. Bfnzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy household word
from ocean to ocean Any woman who
suffers from Inflammation, liberation,
disbursements, backache, nervousness,
irregularities or the blues" should
not rest until she has given it q trial,
and for special advice write Lydia z.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
The sralny Bee.

The following incident testifies to
the remarkable sagacity and efficiency
OF bees. A hive was being "spied upon"
by a wasp. When wasps ascertain n
hive is worth attacking they often
succeed 10 ousting the bees. Every
time the wasp approached the small
entrance hole a bee came out An
hour later the wasp was dead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
WISCONSIN
STATE NEWS

Grand Rapids - Charles Fandrich,
this city, while digging for angle
worms at Hazelhurst. found a medal
dated 1875. which was evidently issued
in commemoration of the independ.
ence Of the colonies. On one side is a
bust Of George Washington. and on
the other side the bust of Gen. Fred
erick Won Steuben. The medal is
about the size and thickness of a $50
gold piece, and when he first saw the
piece Mr.. Fandrich thought that was
what he had found The relic was
rather rusty, but when polished was
found to be in good state of preserva-
ton. Hazelhurst is little sumter re-
sort town a few miles south of Mi
nocqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

saved me from an
operation, ! cannot
say enough in praise
oft Isufered from
organic troublesand
my side hurt me SO
] could hardly be up
from my bed, and /
was unable to do my
Homework. ! had
the best doctors in
Eau Claire and they
wanted me to have
an operation, but
lydia T., Pinkham's
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
L.suue viii Meet Soon.

Paris. Oct. 22.-The supreme inter-
allied council approved call for the
first meeting of the League OF Nations.
I, is being forwarded TO President
Wilson. The date has not been an
pounced.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
Death 70 Bomb senders.

washington, Oct. 22-The sending
of bombs through the mails would be
made a capital offense under a bill by
senator King of Utah, reported favor
ablv 10 the senate by the senate judi
ciary committee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
Rank Cowardice.

"YOu ask "a divorce from this man
OH the ground of degartion?"
Yes. your honor"
But he says he left home because
you were always throwing household
utensils at his head and he was afraic
that some day you might hit him"
THAT makes his conduct all the
more reprehensible. your honor. He
deserted under fire"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
nermanx starts 10 Paw.

Ber,in. Oct. 21.-The Cologne Ga
zette says it understands that Ger
many has paid the first instalment Of
the war indemnity. The newspaper
says it consisted of deliveries of vari-
ous commodities amounting to 10000
900 900 marks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
A new Dodqe.

~ tanks yer kipdly.-sir. for yer gen.
arOsity."
"Bnt haven't given you anything"
well. yer ain'f goin' ter let me
gratitude 20 ter waste, are yer7"-Bos.
on Transcript
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Oshkosh-The Eastern Railroad Co.
filed notice of appeal from the decision
of the circuit court. in tie matter of
the city forcing the company to pay
$4,000, alleged to be due the munich
pality for franchise granted to the
company's predecessor. the Eastern
Wisconsin Railway & Light Co. Tn.
der the franchise contract the city
was to receive $1,000 a year for 80
years. and payments to the amount of
$4,000 had been made when the rail-
way changed hands. The new owners
claimed not to be bound by the con.
tract, having taken an indeterminate
franchise and surrendering its city
franchise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
cutlcura soothes itching Scalp

On retiring gently rub spots Of dan
druff and itching with Cuticura OInt-
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have a clear skin and soft, white
hands.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
stIIl Awalt LInuIdation-

Washington. or. 21.-The war dc
nartmput still has on it, lands So
emergency contracts awa'Iiug Bqu'da
tion according TO 4 report isSned n
sun, involved aggregates more "a
s1.GO0.OO0O0O
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
seeks Big Aiimony.

Newport. Oct. 21.-With reported
divorce proceedings instituted by Mrs.
Cornelia BlddIe Duke Of philadelphia
against Angler Buchanan Duke II waA
f7,,uored that Mrs. Duke seeks 10 Sc
cure $4,000 aIirnOny.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Edith is one OF those girls whose
interest in man Is governed by his
wealth"
Il see; the greater the principal the
greater the interest. "-P0ston Tran
script.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
TaetfuI Nephew.

Old Aunt (despondently)-we I
shall not be a nuisance to you much
longer.
Nephew treassuringly) Don't talk
ike that, aunt; you know you will.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
And Have His Money.

Daughter-Marry that old Mr.. Rox
Iey7 Why, I'd die first.
Mother-Nonsense. child! Yout
outlive him forty years az least.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
A sllen. Partner.

Mrs. Heck-Does your husband talk
politics around the houseI
Mrs. Peck-My husband never talks
anything around the house.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Certain landholders in Scotland nre
bound. under monetary penalties, to
marry at the kings command.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
On the Iinkr

Hasn't Jones an odd way of put
ting thingsf"
yes; especially golf balls"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Madison = Only half as many stu
dents are taking studies in the Ger
man language at this semester at the
university as there were when the
United States entered the war. in spite
OF the fact that registration ar the
university this fall breaks all attend.
ance records. Records at the univer.
sity show that T55 were taking work
in German in the fall OF 1917. In 1918
the number had fallen to 275 and this
fall it is 800. In 1917 the department
had II full or part time professors and
instructors in German. The depart.
ment now has six on full time and
one on half time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
THIS WOMAN
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, One
Of Thousands of Such Cases.

Black River Falls, Wis.-'.As Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29
Teddy ToId Him.

FOIL OF PINES" FOR CATARRH AND
HEAD COLDS; large bottle 81. oil Of Pines
Laboratories 1888 w. 10th St, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Kenosha-Although three Of the
bandits who staged the spectacular
raid on the Palace gambling den. op-
Grated by Sam jacobson. and relieved
the tables. roulette wheel. safe and
lao gamblers OF their cash. rings, and
securities. now rest in the Jail here
under complete confession. police OF
Chicago are searching the Illinois
city for two remaining members of the
bandit gang. who succeeded in making
their escape. taking with them the
booty of the raid.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Appleton Twins were born to Mrs.
George Huelsbeck of Jacksonville.
Fla. following a Caesarean operation
performed at local hospital. Mother
and children are well. the surgeon de-
clared. Caesarean operations are com
mon, but local surgeons say the birth
of twins following such an operation
is a rarity and the case is especially
unusual because there were no fatali-
ties.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Two Rivers-Local factories which
have been closed by strike foT sew.
eral weeks are running again and it is
conceded that the strike is broken,
although the unions have not agreed
for their members to return to work
Many of the union men are back at
their old jobs. however, while others
have gone elsewhere for employment.
Plans have been made for the erection
work of construction will not begin
until it becomes certain that the strike
trouble is entirely over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Stevens Point-Emerson Phelps OF
this city, aged II years, met instant
death at Custer station, six miles east
of here, when he was struck by an
east bound stock train and thrown I'M
derneath the cars. His body was bad.
ly multilated. both legs being cut off.
one hand severed above the wrist and
his other arm broken in several
places.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

De Forest-Twin heifer calves were
born to one OF Albert Millers cows
recently in a PASTURE Mr.. Miller.
thinking there was only Que, brought
the COW and calf home. Four days
later a neighbor heard biat in the
same field and on Mr., Miller's search
for the noise found another calf. How
1t lived four days without nourishment
is a mystery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

Disappointed because the viii
lage was not given a state trunk high
out on the Calumet road out of Mani.
towoc, agitation has been started in
the towns of Schleswig and Eaton and
the village of Kiel to withdraw from
Manitowoc county and become a part
of Calumet county. Information has
been asked of Madison as to the prop
er procedure and the contention is
that Chiffon is more accessible than
Manitowoc for the towns and village
in question.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-29

La Crosse-The Wisconsin Railway.
Light and Power company has been
ordered by the state railroad commits
sion TO build line from West avenue
down Badger street to Fourth street
and over to the main line on Main
street. within six months after author
ization by the common council. The
crm will abandon line on West ave.
nue. six blocks long.