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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-08-27
Proflteers Lawbreskers.

Some OF the methods by which these
prices are produced are already Illegal,
some of them criminal, and those who
employ them viii be energetically pro-
ceeded against. Bat others have not yet
been brought under the law. and should
be dealt with at once by legislation.
need not recite the particulars Of this
critical matter, the prices demanded and
paid az the sources Of supply. at the fac
tory. In the food markets. at the shops.
in the restaurants and hotels, alike In the
city and ia the village.
They are familiar to you. They are the
talk OF every domestic circle and OF every
group Of casual acquaintances even. II Is
"a matter OF familiar knowledge also, that
q process has set in which Is likely, unless
something Is done. to push prices and
rents and the whole cost OF living higher
and yet higher, in a vicious cycle TO which
there is no logical or natural end
with the increase In the prices of the
neceSsaries Of life come demands for in
ereases IN wages demands which are
Justified II there be no other means OF
enabling men 70 1--we
Upon the Increase OF wages there fol-
lows close an increase in the price or the
products whose producers have been ae-
corded the increase-not proportionate
increase. for the manufacturer does not
content himself with that but an in
crease considerably greater than the
added wage cost and for which the added
wage cost is oftentimes hardly more than
an excuse.
The laborers who do not get an increase
In pay when they demand Il are likely
to strike. and the strike only makes mat
tiers worse.
II checks production. II it affects the
railways it prevents distribution and
strips the markets, so that there is pres
entity nothing 10 buy. and there Is another
excessive addition to prices resulting from
the scarcity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-08-27
Conditions Not Natural"

These are fActs and forces with which
we have become only too familiar; but
we are not justified because OF our famil-
iarity with them or because OF any hasty
and shallow conclusion that they are
natural and Inevitable in sitting mac
lively by and letting them work their IA
tai results Il there is anything that we
can do TO check. correct or reverse them.
| have sought this opportunity to in
form the congress what the executive is
doing by way OF remedy and control and
TO suggest where effective legal remedies
are lacking and may he supplied
We must, / think. frankly admit that
there is no complete immediate remedy
10 be had from legislation and executive
action. The free processes OF supply and
demand VIII not operate OF themselves,
and no legislative or executive action can
force them into full and natural operation
until there is peace.
There is now neither peace nor war.
All the world II walting-with what I'M
uerving fears aud haunting doubts who
can adequately say?-waitinE to know
when IL shah have peace and what kind
Of peace Il will be when IT comes-a peace
in which a nation shall make shift for
itself as Il can. or peace buttressed and
supported by the viii and concert Of
the nations that have the purpose and the
power 70 do and to enforce what is right
Politically, economically, socially, the
world Is on the operating table and II has
not been possible 80 administer any anaes-
Ghetto II is conscious II even watches
the capital operation upon which IL knows
that its hopes of beautiful iifc depends
II cannot think its business out or make
plans or give intelligent and provident al
rectiou 10 its affairs while in such a case
Where there suo peace OF mind there
can be re- energy in eNdeaNQr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-08-27
Labor Must Consider.

believe. too. that the more ex-
treme leaders of organized labor will
presently yield to a sober second
thought and like the great mass Of
their associates, think and act like
true Americans. They will see that
strikes undertaken at this critical time
are certain to make matters worse,
not better-worsa for them and for
everybody else
The worst thing. the most fatal
thing-that can be done now is to stop
or interrupt production. or to interfere
with the distribution of goods by the
railways and the shipping Of the
country.
We are all involved in the dis
tressing results of the high cost Of
living and we must unite, not divide,
to correct It,
There are many things that ought
to be corrected in the relations be-
tween capital and labor, in respect
of wages and conditions of labor and
other things even more far-reaching
and I. for one, am ready to go into
conference about these matter with
any group of my fellow countrymen
who know what they are talking about
and are willing to remedy existing
conditions by frank counsel rather
than by violent contest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-08-27
Sinister Influences at Work.

And / enter another confident hope.
have spoken today chiefly of measures
Of imperative regulation and legal com
pulsion, Of prosecutions and the sharp
correction of selfish processes; and these
no doubt arc necessary.
BIZ; there are other forces that we may
count on besides those resident in the
department of justice. We have just
fully awakened TO what has been going
on and to the influences, many of them
very selfish and sinister that have been
producing high prices and imposing an
intolerable burden on the mass of our
people.
To have brought ii all into the open
will accomplish the greater part of the
result we seek.
l appeal with entire confidence TO
our producers, our middlemen and our
merchants to deal fairly with the peo-
pie. 1t is their opportunity to show
that they comprehend. that they in
tend to act justly, and that they have
the public interest sincerely at heart.
And l have no doubt that house
keepers all over the country, and ev
eryone who buys the things he daily
stands in need of will presently exer-
else a greater vigilance. more
thoughtful economy, more discrimi-
mating care as to the market in which
he buys or the merchant with whom
he traded than he has hitherto exer-
cised
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-08-27

We, and we almost alone. now hold the
world steady Upon our steadfastness and
selt-possessfon depend the affairs OF ma
tons everywhere. 1t is In this supreme
crisis-this crisis for all manklnd-that
american must prove her mettle.
In the presence Of a world confused, dis
tracted. she must show herself self-pos-
sessed, self-contained, capable Of sober
and effective action. She saved Europe
by her action in arms. she must now save
II oy her action in peace.
In saving Europe she win save herself.
as she did upon the battlefields of the
war. The calnness and capacity with
which she deals with and masters the
problems of peace will be the final test
and proof Of her place among the peoples
Of the world.
And. If only In our own interest we
must help the people overseas. Europe is
our biggest customer. We must keep her
going or thousands of our shops and
scores of our mines must close There is
no such thing as letting her go to ruin
without ourselves sharing in the disaster
IN such circumstances, face to face
with such tests, passion must be discard
ed. Passion and a disregard for the
rights Of others have no place in the
counsels of free people. We need light,
not heat, in these solemn times of self
examination and saving action.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-08-27
Must Be No Threats.

There must be no threats. Let there be
only intelligent counsel and let the best
reasons win, not the strongest brute
force. The world has just destroyed the
arbitrary force of military junta It
VIII live under no other. All that Is ar
bitrary and coercive is in the discard
Those who seek to employ it only prepare
their own destruction.
We cannot hastily and overnight revo-
lutionize all the processes of our eco
nomic life. We shall not attempt TO do
so. These are days of deep excitement
and of extravagant speech, but with us
these are things Of the surface.
Everyone who is in real touch with the
silent masses of our great people knows
that the old strong fiber and steady self
control are still there, firm, against viO-
lence or any distempered action that
would throw their affairs into confusion.
/ am serenely confident that they will
readily ind themselves no matter what
the circumstances, and that they will ad-
dress themselves to the tasks of peace
with the same devotion and the same
stalwart preference for what is right that
they displayed to the admiration OF the
whole world in the midst of war
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-08-27
Few Price Drops Not Enough.

In few foodstuffs the prices had de-
clined, but in nothing like the proportion
in which the supply had increased. For
example. the stock OF canned tomat toes
had increased 1902 per cent and yet the
price had declined only % cents per
dozen cans. In some cases there had
been the usual result of an Increase Of
price following a decrease Of supply, but
in almost every instance the increase Of
price had been dsproportionate TO the
decrease IN stock
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-08-27

pacity. our economic processes are In
extricabIy interviewer with those Of
other nations and peOples-most init
mately of all with the nations and peo-
pies upon whom the chief burden and
confusion of the war fell and who
are now most dependent upon the CO.
operative action of the world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-08-27
Publicity viii Do Much.
Retailers In Part to Blame.

There can be little doubt that retail
ers are in part-sometimes in large
part-responsible for exorbitant prices:
and IL is quite practicable for the gov
ernment through the agencies l have
mentioned. to supply the public with
full information as 10 the prices at
which retailers buy and as to the costs
Of transportation they pay in order
that il may be known just what mar
gin OF profit they are demanding. Opin-
ion and concerted action on the part of
nurchasera can nrnhahly do the rest
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04

Warm as Toast for the Children.
These little coats of thick cheviots
and corduroy, all sizes from 2 to
Ia years; prices -$3.98 to $12.25
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04
STEP LIVELY
BESEEN MONDAY
Called Brilliant, Piquant,
Joyous, Charming
Musical Play

'Step Lively" the La Sale Com
pany's offering with all that their
trade mark implies of excellence in
musical comedy, is an early under
lined attraction at the Opera House
on Monday, Dec. g. 1t has brilliant,
joyous, piquant music, songs that
charm and that are easily sung and
whistled, plot that is consistent and
filled % the brim with comedy, prin-
cipals that can sing, dance and act,
chorus of pretty girls who sing, dance
and wear those ''ahead of the model"
gowns that create a sensation in ev-
err citv visited They are the most
startling ever seen on the stage;
freak h they may be but the modlstes
may accurately forecast the styles
IN wonen'a gowns for the next
year
Thc;r design and combination will
m?'-o the ladies sit UP and take no
tice. '0toD Livalr" will keep you
lapghia from start to finish.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04
BEGIN HOT WATER
DRINKING TIF YOU
DON'T FEEL RIGHT
Says glass of hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
washes out poisons.

If you wake up with bad taste, bad
breath and tongue is coated; il your
head is dull or aching; ii what you eat
sours and forms gas and acid in stOm-
ach. or you are bilious, consii ated,
nervous, sallow and can't get feeling
just right, begin inside bathing. Drink
before breakfast, a glass OF real not
later with teaspoonful OF limestone
phosphate in It. This will fash She
poisons and toxins from stomach, liver,
Kidneys and bowels anl cleanse,
sweeten and purify the entire amen
tary tract. Do your inside h3jhiue IA
mediately upon arising in the morning
to wash out Of the system al tie pre-.
vious days poisonous waste, gases End
sour bile before putting more food i-tc
the stomach.
To feel like young folks feel; like
Eou felt before your blood, nerves and
muscles became loaded with body inn
purities, get from your pharmacist
quarter pound of limestone phosphate
which is inexpensive and almost taste
less, except for a sourish twinge which
is not unpleasant.
Just as soap and hot water act on
the skin, cleansing, sweetening and
freshening, so hot water and limestone
phosphate act on the stomach, liver,
kidneys and bowels. Men and women
who are usually constipated, bilious,
headachy or have any stomach dis
order should begin this inside bathing
before breakfast. They are assured
they will become ro.l clalks on the
aahiect shortly.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04
STANDARD
DRY GOODS co.

Forsyth S, Hsr' a>nA q se'. -rss
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04

(who is not domesticD to keep house.
They cannot afford servant, so now
have sent for Miss Piorea, telling her
it is her duty to eo1le home at once
and take the sisters place. She was
looking for you with the letter, then
l came in, and she showed it to me
instead. She is terribly averse to 60
ing, yet wants to do what is right.
Il suppose that was what she
meant when she said l would never
consent to LEI -er stayr' | sneered,
determined not to be convinced. "And
I suppose that was why you put your
arms around her"
"Your name wasn't mentioned,
Sandra. She asked fer you and when
Thomas told her you had not yet
come in, she never spoke of you
again. She was talking of her step
mother, whom l judge to be rather
common, as we'll as selfish. | have
advised her to remain with US; and
promised to write her father that she
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04

will do SC. 7 see no reason why
shr shoail 1e eacrifced to a selfish
step-mother's whims, as well as we
be robbed of a good nurse"
l said nothing. l did not know
whether I was convinced or not.
"You have heard all l have to say.
I would suggest that you get ready
for dinner He unlocked the door
just as Hetty appeared, announcing
it was ready.
"I'Il be down directly" I said.
ooh, Mrs. Graham! l am so glad
you have comew It was Miss Pierce's
voice arrested my attention. 81 have
talked it over with Mr.. Graham, but
| want your opinion. Will you let
me come to your room few min
utes after dinner?"
''If you wish," 1 ungraciously re-
piled. But she didn't seem to notice
and thanked me affusively
(Tomorrow-A Realization and a
Plea.l
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04
THERE is NO POSSIBLE EX-
PLANATION.
CHAPTER CXLII.


Il was Just coming to look for you
Sandrap' Everett said as ne stepped
into the hall. Miss Pierce had eyi-
IDENTIFY followed his advice and gone
upstairs.
"Why? Haven't l a right to be
late once in a blue moon? You often
keep me waiting, you know" l an
swered as lightly as / could. The
door was open; Thomas was listening.
Perhaps Thomas knew of that tryst in
the library and was even now laugh
ing in his sleeve at meat how easi-
ly | was fooled?
Instead of going up stairs l went
into the library.
"Better run up and get ready for
dinner, Sandra,' Everett said, glanc-
ing at the clock.
~ don't want any dinner" l had
closed the door carefully. / was alb
solutely reckless of what said now.
Don't want any dinner! Are you
iu?" My appetite was usually very
good. Hence his question.
Eyes, I'm sick! Sick to death of
vour actions. 1t was bad enough
before. but when it comes to making
love to a servant in your own house
it is enough to sicken any woman
any wife"
"What in the world are you talking
about, Sandra?" he demanded, grow
ing stern as he always did when ac-
cused.
81 am talking to you! Your ac-
tions! Because | have kept still al
ways, or almost always, you think l
shall always do so. But you are mis-
taken! I won't this time, l can as
sure you" / was trembling with
anger, outraged pride, and jealousy
| tore my gloves off, threw them be-
side my hat on the table, and faced
him: 81 not only heard, but ! SAW
you making love to Miss Pierce.
Either she or / leave this house at
once. At oncew repeated, almost
screaming.
"Stopl" Everett stood over me in
a threatening manner, his face white
with anger. "Do you realize that
you are insulting me as well as Miss
Pierce? Evidently you were spying.
For her sake u will explain. Your
actions I cannot explain"
"There is. And you must listen to
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04

Boys Indestructable Hose at 35c.
Sizes : to 10, no extra charge for
the large sizes; well knitted; all
have double knee, heels and toes;
value soc, at pair -.--.---.-----------35c
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04
e ~9E FFor4 C--~ests
At Tea Room Banquet

Last night at the Tea Room the
men of Calvary Episcopal congrega-
ton, together with few others
whose families are members of that
church and one or two distinguished
visitors, were guests at banquet
arranged in the promotion of the Ma
tion-wide campaign being waged this
week by Episcopalians everywhere.
The spread was served in the private
dining room and Rev. James B. Law
renee acted as POSTMASTER of the oc-
casion, with Frank p Harold lead
In; a number of songs that were sung
heartily by those assembled. Mrs.
John Wagnon, Mrs. Miner, Mrs. M.
S. Aston and Mrs. Clarence Niles
served and the menu embraced a de-
hcious turkey supper. Beginning
promptly at $50 o'clock, the guests
departed shortly before 8, having
spent most enjoyable season to-
gether. Capt. John A. Cobb, senior
warden of Calvary church, was the
first speaker, he being followed by
the Junior warden, Thomas Harold,
both making brief and interesting
included Frank P. Harold, Prof. Mi
ner, DIR. B. H. Harrison, W. A. Dod-
son, Major Loren Churchill, R. c..
Moran and James Davenport, Jr.
Hon. N. B. Stewart, United States
consul-at-large for Europe, who is
spending a vacation with relatives in
Americus, was a distinguished guest
of the occasion.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04
Women's $500 Serge Dresses
Mems Fine Linen Handkerchiefs

az soc.
Plain hemstitched handkerchiefs
for men at soc each, which are of
pure irish linen with narrow, we'll
stitched hens and of good sturdy
WeavC.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04
a new serial story by

of what l saw and hoardr'
There is And yc' ~''lst Ii er to
it." he quie,.y turned the Aey in the
door. "That child might come back
and know what you have thought,
he said. A plying note crept into hi
voice.
q tell you | do not want to hear
any explanation. | shall not belieVe
it, so it will be useless
Nevertheless you snail hear. Mis-
Pierce has just heard Of the marriage
of a yom ger sister who remained a
home and helped her stepmotner
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04
BAD BREATH
Caused by
kCid-StonaCh

How can anyone with sour, gassy
stoma ach, who Is constantly beiching. has
heartburn and suffers from indigestion have
anything but q bad breath? All OF these
stomach disorders mean Just one thing -
Acid-Stomach.
EATONIC, the wonderful new stomach
remedy in pleasant tasting tablet form that
you eat like bit of candy, brings quick
relief from these stomach miseries. EAT0NlC
sweetens the breath because il makes the
stomach sweet. cool and comfortable. Try it
for that nasty taste, congested throat and
heady 1 cling after too much smoking.
II neglected, Acid-Stomach may cause you
lot of serious trouble. Il leads TO nervous
ness, headaches, insomnia, melancholia, rheu-
matism, sCiatca, heart trouble, ulcer and
cancer OF the stomach. 1t makes its millions
of victims weak and miserable, listless. lack
ing in energy, ali tired out 1t often brings
about chronic inVaiidiem. premature old age,
shortening OF ones days.
You need the help that EATONlC can give
you If you are not feeling as strong and
well as you should. You will be surprised
to see how much better you will feel just as
coon as you begin taking this wonderful
stomach remedy Get big so cent box from
your druggist today. He will return your
money II you are not satisfied,
go a @B - q u A sra
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-04

STANDARD
DRY GOODS CO.
900 Pairs Women's $3.50 to SO
Shoea at S3 .QR-

200 Pairs Women's $3.50 to SO
Shoes at 1898.
Most of these are patent leather
with cloth tops, few kid tops, all
have welted soles and are guaran-
teed to give satisfaction; while the
lot lasts we are going to sell them
at, pair .----------.---------.-- 1898
Warm as Toast for the Children.
These little coats of thick cheviots
and corduroy, all sizes from to
Ia years; prices -$3.9s to $12.25
Women's $500 Serge Dresses
at $3.50.
Almost all of these frocks are of
navy blue, cut on simple wearable
lines that are comfortable and
smart; they are all wool and the
prize is about what the cloth would
cost if bought on today's market
at .--..-- .--...-----.......,-....--,-..- $17.5Q
Mems Fine Linen Handkerchiefs
az soc.
Plain hemstitched handkerchiefs
for men at soc EACH which are of
pure irish linen with narrow, we'll
stitched hens and of good sturdy
weave
Boys Indestructable Hose at 35c.
Sizes : to 10, ITO extra charge for
the large sizes; well knitted; all
have double knee, heels and toes;
value soc, at pair -.--.---.----------35c
TeautifuI Kid Gloves for Women
at SITS.
Fresh new shipment in all the
wanted shades, all sizes, at pair $2.7s
Imported Table Napkins
a. S3.75 dozen.
Imported table napkins, size 10 by
l9; in about twelve beautiful pat
terms; regular IS value; special
at @"'' /"
Mems $3.50 Brown Shoes at $500.
Brown calf, new toes, rubber heels.
soft and flexible guaranteed to
equal any $3.50 shoes in Ameri-
Gus, now pair -..-..----..-.--------$9. .OO
Palm Olive Soap at 81 Dozen.
Famous Palm Olive soap for the
complexion, full size cakes and
worth 15c cake all over the world,
cur special price, per doz 81 90
CIT NnApn
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-12-03
MORE STREETS
WILL BE PAVED
City Council Awards Contract For
100000 Worth Paying-Tax OBJ
jections Considered.

AT a meeting of the City Council
of Greenwood last night, a contract
for 100000 worth of paving to be
done in Greenwood was awarded to
ne Hornaday Construction CO.. which
now has its headquarters in this city,
The work on the city streets will
not be commenced until next Spring
The paving will be Of asphault but tn
exact grade will be determined later
by the City Council. The bid sub
mitted to the Council, included three
different grades of asphalt and the
one to be used on the streets here
will be decided upon later.
The contract was awarded at this
time, owing to the fact than on Jan
uary LIST, all paving material will ad-
vance 25 per cent in price.
The streets to be paved include por-
tions of South Dewey, Strong Ave.
River Front, Parkway, Marye, Henry,
South Main and the first alley.
PASSES ON OBJECTIONS.
Objections to the increased tax val
uation assessment were taken up by
the Council. A few of the objections
were sustained but few changes were
made in the assessed valuation Of city
property.
Bills and salaries were allowed at
the meeting last night.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-12-03
LITTLE HOPE
FUEL RELIEF
Greater Disruption OF Industry In
Prospect--Passenger Train Ser
vice Being CurtaiIcd
Associated Press

CHICAGO, Dee. 3--Executives are
seeking means of replenishing the
dwindling fuel supplies today virtual
Iy without encouragement as regarded
increased production. Generally the
miners are adhering to their attitude
against the acceptance of the four
teen per cent wage increase offered.
A slight ray of hope, however, is
found in optimistic reports from Op,
orators in Southeastern Kentucky
Tennessee, and the Virginia District,
which state that the backbone of the
strike is broken.
Miners returned in one small Miss
ouri mine and the adoption of q res
olution by the miners in one West
Virginia sub,district, fayors the re-
I'm until a satisfactory adjustment
is made
Meanwhile Il further disruption OF
industry is in prospect and Regional
Directors issued orders to arnul pass,
enger trains, where necessary. Oper,
alton of the Kansas mines by volun-
teer workers continues.