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The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

the two men it Is astonished to dis
cover the tremendous difference be-
tween them.
Senator Harding has addressed
himself to the great and varied prob
lens that will confront him If elected
to the presidency, endeavoring to
acquaint the people with the prin-
ciples which will guide him in their
solution. His appeal has been to the
intellects of the voters whose support
he asks-to their concern for the ma
tional welfare, to their desire for
peace with resort to war only as
a measure of defense. and to their
love of independence established by
the forefathers and maintained to the
present day. Nothing which Senator
Harding has said or done has been
directed at the emotions OF his audi
ence or readers. He has endeavored
to win their confidence for all time.
rather than to arouse a temporary
enthusiasm to carry them only
through the elections. From the
start, his has been campaign of
craftsmanship, controlled by the high
est standard of ethics, and influenced
by the most lofty patriotism.
"The campaign of Governor Cox
has been in startling contrast with
that of his Republican opponent. He
has preferred not to rely or. resti an
ed discussions of the monensous
problems that are before the coun-
try. but rather to seek popular sup-
port by impulsive appeals from. the
public platform to the passions of
his audiences. The nati)n we''are
as it will be affected by his acts il
he is elected president, is a subject
conspicuous by its absence from his
speeches The league Of nations. con
sidered the greateas issue OF the
campaign, has been treated by Gov
ernor Cox from the standpoint Of
Europe He has pictured the dread
full condition of the Old World torn
by strife, and urged that this coun-
try place itself under the control of
foreign council to the end that our
soldiers and money may be drafted
to subdue the warning elements. Not
word as to the cost to this country
in loss of sovereignty, lives and
wealth.
"Only casual reference has been
made by Governor Cox to such mat
ters as the high cost of living. op-
ptessive taxation, railroads, merch4
ant marine and the other problems
of government with which he must
concern himself elected to the presi-
dency, and as to which the voters are
t. ho q
preferred to center the attention OF
the people on the alleged campaign
expenses of his rival for office. He
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

In private business, men are willing
to put forth great effort to secure eff
cient supervisory help. They pay
high salaries in order to get the men
they want to help run their business.
In the Seth congress the Republicans
cut the Democratic estimates of ap-
preparations to the extent of s2,500,-
900, 900, thus demonstrating their su-
periority in government management.
Naturally, the wise business men OF
the country are trying to put the Re-
publicans in control of the admins
trative as well as OF the legislative
branch of the government And, in
the effort to attain that end, they are
gladly contributing literally to the
Republican campaign fund. Even ii
the fund were $15,000,000, as Mr.. Cox
alleges, 1t would be only three-fifths
of one per cent Of the amount saved
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24
DOWNING THE DRUMMER.

Travelling statesmen will be inter-
ested to know that, in the opinion of
Candidate Cox they are nuisance
to the public" "unmitigated bores, "
and should be kicked out whenever
they intrude upon the presence of the
''Iong suffering business man." These
through the editorial columns of the
Dayton News on August Is, 1914, and
there is no reason to believe that his
appraisement of the travelling sales
man has been altered in the mean
time. in spite of the fact that he is at
this moment planning of the biggest
selling campaigns the country has
ever witnessed, that of disposing of
an assortment of Democratic gold
bricks to an unsuspecting public.
"The art of salesmanship," declar-
ed Governor Cox, sis good deal of
nuisance to the public. 1t has come to
the point where every business of
any magnitude must employ pur-
chasing agent, whose time is largely
wasted by men who want to sell him
something and from whom he has no
intention of buying. Yet he must
treat them courteously and listen to
long rigmaroles in which he is not
the least interested.
"If there is no purchasing agent
somebody else has to submit to in
Vulnerable Interruptions Of statesmen
who are unmitigated bores. If man
would exercise the first impulses of
his heart, he would kick them out Of
his office If they did not take the first
hint. That the salesman escapes
with a hole skin in every instance
speaks volumes for the good nature
of the long-suffering business man."
HARDING-cox; A CONTRAST
Washington, September 2O.-Point-
ing out the difference between the
Harding and the Cox methods, the
Republican Publicity association.
through its president, Hon. Jonathan
Bourne, Jr., says:
ut is in prediction campaigns
that voters are given opportunity to
form opinions of the rival candidates.
The policies advocated by each are
considered and compared, the prev
ious public records of each are stud
led, and the methods pursued by each
in the attempt to win votes are con-
trasted. The passing of judgment on
the rival candidates for the presi-
dency is now in process, and as the
public better acquaints itself with
the ability, characted and motives OF
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24
HOT FROM THE eAr.
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The Cox slogan seems to be "Mis-
representation without relaxation"
Did you raise your boy to be a po-
liceman in Timbuctoo or Borriboola
Cha?
The Wilson League of Nations has
finally succumbed to the high cost of
living.
Even Murphy finds 1t difficult to
say with all his falsehoods, we love
him STILL"
The only lead" of any consequence
discovered by the Kenyon committee
makes straight for the saloons.
Specialists are at work upon an
emergency treatment for the weak
inCoxication.
Chairman White. as an old Klon-
diker is not easily shocked, but even
to him James NJ Cox must appear a
bit too rough.
How many billions have the Demo
Gratis squandered in the past eight
years? That's really the only inter
esting financial question before the
country.
The Democratic campaign managers
are acting upon the theory that public
office is q party snap. PAY or yor
go" il the slogan to Democratic office
holders.
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

Senator Harding effectually dispos-
ed of the so-called Plumb plan of set
Ting the railroad question by saying:
"I do not believe America will con-
sent to seize the righteously owned
property of any citizen to place it in
the hands of another"
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

The primaries are over and now
enters the candidate in his full form,
telling how good citizen and how
much he will do for you il he is only
given a chance Be careful on the
man that you choose. Chances are
a very small thing to Judge mans
fitness for office.
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

in one congress. II the country is
contributing as literally as Mr.. Cox
asserts, the people are certainly show
ing good Judgment
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

Norman E. Mack says that the
plain people" are for the Democratic
ticket this year. There seem to be
mighty few plain people in Maine
tuSt now.
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

Fifth Cousin Roosevelt says that
maine doesn't count" But it did
and 1t was bully count.
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

The women of Maine don't raise
their boys to listen to voices in the
air
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
COULDN'T FIND LADY'S NAME
Young Man, However, Had Done His
Best, and Probably the Editor
Appreciated u.

The editor was busy writing an ar
ticle on the evil effects of the Excess
sive use of tobacco and how it af-
fected the heart. But he needed In
formation on certain medical point.
Baxter, find out all you can about
angina pectoris," he said TO budding
young journalist, ''and be quick as you
can"
Twenty minutes passed before the
aspiring journalist returned.
We'll" queried the editor. you've
been long enough about 1t; what have
you learned"
swell, I've done my best" was the
answer. 1--WE looked In all the local
directories, and the London directory
as well, and there is no such name as
Angina Pectoris. Then made thor
ough search through some of the bi.
ographies in the Office library, but
found nothing. No one In the building
has heard of such a person. Perhaps
she's married now, and that was her
maiden name. Are you quite sure
you've got her name right, sir?-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21

monds. l can't see the precise connec-
ton between the Emperor William and
yourself"
Monsieur appeared to choke back q
number of emotions and then de
claimed, Madame must pardon me.
but zoze-are secrets-Of state !"
He did 1t really magnificentiy-al-
together the great man, the coniidani
OF kings. and that--on top Of the rest
convinced me of his sincerity. Be
fore could reply. Billy pulled my
sleeve and demanded: where's an
ash tray7-Tm getting this stuff oil
over your best rug. Get me plate or
something out Of the Kitchen" and
with his eyes he said: Leave this
man TO me for minute, will you?"
l stepped into the kitchen and heard
Billy say 10 monsieur In low voice :
81 see / don't need 10 point out 10 you
the position you're placing yourself in
by refusing an explanation as to how
you came to have those diamonds In
your possession. There's only one
thing left for me TO think"
He paused and thought, Heavens
Is he going to accuse MONSIEUR" And
he did.
YOU STOLE THEM"
was rooted to the floor. The reply
came like a shot-"Monsieufl and De
Ravenol leaped to his feet. The two
men had given and taken mortal blow
for monsieur. In his single word. had
returned as good as he got and they
now measured each other.
Billy broke the silence and recalled
me with: "Say--where's that ash
tray2"
The scarlet that had leaped to mon
sieur's cheeks faded as ! entered the
room. He stood. He lowered. Yet he
spoke with humility.
1T is not as De Ravenol ! explain
how It Is am seeking re diamonds Eat
belong to re Emperor Willlam-it is as
re emperor's messenger to re court of
Mexico. And yeti is as plain De
Ravenol-ze fazer of Claire whom you
know-zat | implore you to keep my
Nhh StfV y0N INV ~ ~
peril of my life"
He paused, and we both felt con-
strained to assure him we would keep
his confidence, and he proceeded.
II have undertook els secret mission
for which re emperor have select me
from all his friends-as he have select
me. I may call myself his friend-and
have dedicate myself to It wis all my
zeal.
"Since Napoleon l, Europe has seen
no like der Kaiser Wilhelm-he Is war
rior and conqueror In his heart, even
as zey were-we have now re concert
of powers Eat prevent to one man to
own re whole of Europe any more.
"And 20 emperor looks ahead for re
future Of his people and he say: How
do zey be fed In hundred years7 Ze
fields of all re fazerland--ze science of
all re fazerlands win not do II. But
wis money. my people may buy zeir
food as zey will-beef and wheat from
re whole world. Wis industry-manu-
faetures-commerce- have re
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
USE OF CAVALRY IN BATTLE
Formidable COMMENCEMENT Tribes
Dlsdained the Saddle.

In the old days when the Romans
and Greeks fought furious battles, the
charioteers drove their cars in all d.
iectiOns. hurled their javelins, and by
the din and clatter of horses and
wheels commonly threw the ranks Of
the enemy into disorder, and, making
their way among the squadrons of the
enemy's cavalry, leaped down from
their chariots and fought on foot. The
charioteers then withdrew. little by
little. from the fight. and placed their
chariots In such a way that IL they
were hard pressed they could readily
retreat to their cwn side. Thus In bat
tie they afforded the mobility OF cav
airy with the steadlness of infantry.
Daily practice enabled them to pull up
their horses when going at full speed
on a steep slope. or run out on the
pole and stand on the yoke, and to get
nimbly back into the chariot.
With the introduction of cavalry In
the later iron age came larger horses,
but their use for this purpose seems to
have been restricted to isolated areas.
There Is no doubt that the wesS Ger
man tribes, as late as the campaign Of
Caesar in Gaul, used only the shaggy
pony. II is said In cavalry actions they
held 1t disgraceful and slothful to use
any kind of saddle. and instead Of
charging In squadrons they dismounted
and fought on foot. AS far as England
is concerned. the art of riding seems to
Lave been introduced by the Normans.
The Saxons appear to have been but
Indifferent horsemen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
CHAPTER kun.
Monsieur AppeaIa to Me.

The effect OF our words on monsieur
was the last thing we could have fore
seen. He had been standing all this
while. He sank heavily into his chair.
buried his face In his hands-and
weptl Billy raised disguised eyes to
the ceiling. inviting ii to come down
with a noise and end the unpleasIng
spectacle of man crying tears on a
rug. Then catching my commiserating
eye. Billy communicated his ideas on
the subject with little sneer of his
lip and little shrug of his shoulder.
The next instant. he had seized me by
the arm and pulled me along the hall
whispering: "While he's on the weep
we can talk" and he thrust me inside
the bedroom door, himself remaining
on the sill with an eye to the dining
room.
Monsieur continued to weep-pos-
sibly he thought we'd left him out Of
consideration for his emotion.
"Say-thls is the very deuce of a
hole" Billy began in rapid whisper.
"the very devil of hole. What we
must do is to go to Washington to-
morrow"
"But, Billy"
the midnight train and be there the
first thing In the morning"
II won't. AT least, not now. Do
please listen. / won't do anything till
I've seen Mrs. Delario-"
"What the good Of wasting time see
ing herr" he interrupted. Here's a
case where hours count-minutes-
seconds. for all we know. How'll she
help. anyway"
That's not the question. She en-
trusted them TO me-so she's the one
to take them back to first-and then
If she says"
"Oh, you know what she'll say" he
argued. Women are always that
way-don't want any trouble. Now.
you take the bull by the horns-go to
Washington tonight"
mo. I'm responsible to her."
How can you be-when she only
found them where the girl must have
put them? He'll confess that, too,
when he gets over his weeps."
"Oh, well, since you've got 'em,
suppose you'll do as you like for all Of
my advice" Billy said glumly, stuffing
his hands in his pockets. But IL
you'll take my advice, you'll not waste
time over anythlng-it's too serious"
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
His Memory Faulty.

A good working memory Is no trick,
providing you have a good memory
for associations, which is really the
trick. A Kansas City man planned
out an infalIible method for remem.
bering his wife's birthday. 1t comes
on the 7th of the month. Nov, I'll
remember that" he said, "by associ.
ating 1t with dice-think Of dice. then
Come sevenp All. that's it-seven
/ can't forget It," The next year
passed, and his instinct told him his
wife's birthday was imminent. "Now,
what's that date? the husband asked
himself. "Oh. yes, 1 was to think OF
dice. Diee-craps-eleven That's
it-December H." And that's why
his wife's crying spell which began
on the 9TH didn't end until the 11th.-
Kansas City Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
BEGINS TO SEE THE TRUTH
Old oliver onken Realizes He Is the
Captive, and Not the vieto-
rious capturer.

"My son-in-law, Luther Stuckey,
doesn't amount to anything at all, and
yet, paradoxical as 1t sounds, he Is a
bowling success In his chosen special
ty," related old Oliver Onken. HE
sings a squealing tenor, he can second
the motion all right. and will be as
useful as anybody else to count on
when the cholera breaks out. He
might possibly do well managing a
snail farm. In short, he has never
really accomplished anything except
to work me so adeptly that he is able
to keep better dressed than l can af-
ford to, and by that means maintain
a higher standing In the community
than l enjoy. Just how he manages
1t do not exactly understand, but
somehow he keeps right on putting
it over me. / cannot kill him. and he
win not leave. When he broke into
the family l thought was getting a
son-in-law, but now 1t looks painfully
like my son-ln-law has got me-
Kansas City Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
That's Quite yarn" Observed Billy.

money. But Eat our commerce does US
some valuable good. we must make
sons alliances for zis purpose. Eng.
land have set her seal on India, her
boot on Africa and her hand on Can
ada but she have not touch re Latin
nations-she owns not Mexico-she
controls not yet re some-day Panama
canal. Zere we have great strategic
point for future development Eat Eng
land have not got hold Of In Mexico,
zen, re Emperor William sees some
bright future for re fagerland.
snow re madame president of Mex
leo is young; she have great beauty
and she rule her venerable husband
wis Eat beauty-as have women at oil
times. So once she have hear re le-
gend of re seven blood-red diamonds.
Above all ozzer sings In re world she
desire zoze diamonds and she have
communicate her wish to der kaiser
and he have seen in her wish some
way TO his own for re faEerland.
"To els end he have arrange treaty
wis Mexico which make Mexico a sis
ter state OF re great German alliance
he have In mind. To zis end, also. he
have commissioned me-"
The rest of what monsieur said just
then was lost on me. for there had
swooped on me a lightning stroke of
understanding-the whole nefarious
scheme of Germany aud the emperor
lay bare to my inner eye. Mexico-the
I Panama canal--these were the stra-
tegic points of q world conquest such
as history had never witnessed. Ger
{ many In possession of Mexico. with
! half a million troops massed on oar
border-why. she could tlippantly tread
on the lions tail any day and so to
war and say 10 us: Help England
and lose Texas. Arizona. New Mexico
and California" With half million
F troops 10 Mexico. Germany could
) spank us into almost anythingi
I And Mexico. with her almost IN.
+ touched resources; with her hot-bIood,
/ ed troops under German discipline for
/ twenty years-for ten-for i've.
1 Butt could stop 1t For the lever
thar was 10 set the scheme In motion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
A praMhaek.

Jacob Rupert. the New York brew
or. told at a luncheon story about
war profiteer.
"He gave a dinner one night" said
Mr.. Rupert. land when his wife en-
tered the drawing room he was as
tonished to see her In a very decol-
lete dinner gown-no sleeves. very low
In the front, and lower still In the
back. His wife had never worn a
decollete gown before and the profteer
stared at her in bewilderment.
"'well,' she said, don't you like It'll
Don't you like this Paris confection.
iarlingT
"'Sure like It. said the prof1teer,
but what / want to know is. honey,
where the dickens are you goin' to
tuck your napking
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21

sideboard drawer-the seven blood red
dIam0ndsl
Monsieur's voice had reached a stop.
My resolve was taken.
"Neveri" was the one impassitn ned
word uttered
Billy echoed ii-"Neyerl - dis
thoughts had flown with mine and had
seen the impending calamity which we
two. out of the world. could now pre-
vent. Then. drawing himself to his
full height, he gave forth our ultima
tum to the nation at iarge: you just
go back and tell your Emperor VIII
liam that he can never have Mexico or
the Panama canal"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
Conversation.

This business of conversation is a
very serious matter. There are men
that II weakens one to talk with an
hour more than days fasting would
do. Mark this that am going to say,
for 1t is as good as working profess
sional mans advice, and costs you
nothing: 1t is better to lose pint
of blood from your veins than TO have
nerve tapped. Nobody measures
your nervous force as 1t runs away,
nor bandages your brain and marrow
after the operation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
Furs and Feathers.

From the dawn of human history
furs and feathers have been used to
satisfy our taste and need for cloth
ing and adjournment. Our most print.
tive ancestors were conneisseurs in
the plumage of birds and the pelts OF
animals and admired them for their
possibilities in furnishing himself and
his family with raiment and adorn-
ment, and so do we.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
YOU NEED NOT
SUFFER FROM CATARRH

dies which touch only the surface.
To be rid of Catarrh, you mast
drive the disease germs out of your
blood.
Splendid results have been re-
ported from the use of S. S. s.
which acts on the eatarrh germs
in the blood. r
If you wish medical advice as to
the treatment of your own indi-
vidual case, write to Chief Medical
Adviser, ~ Swift Specific Co., At
Ianta. Ga.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
But You Must Drive II Out Of
Your Blood.

Catsrrh is annoying enough
when i chokes up your nostrils
and air passages, causing difficult
breathing and other discomforts.
Real danger comes when it reaches
down into your lungs.
This is why you should at once
realize the importance of the prop
er treatment, and lose no time ex-
perimenting with worthless renee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
Woman's Precious Gift

The one which she should most zeal-
ously guard is her health, but she often
neglects to do 80 in season until some
Ailment peculiar to her sex has fastened
itself upon her. When SO affected
women may rely upon Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, a remedy
that has been wonderfully successful In
restoring health to suffering women.
If you have the slightest doubt that
LYDIA f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound will help you, write TO Lydia z.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confdentiaD
Lynn. Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be opened, read and answered by .
woman. and held in strict confidence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
Their Name Is LsaIon.

Harold had told me that his friend
Robert was coming over with him to
play after school. SO when my son
showed up without Robert. looking
much disappointed, asked the reason.
30, his mother did say at noon that
he could come, but I'll tell you how 1t
is-she is one of those changers of
mind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
Keen ON, IN. Mnlstur.

A very effective agent for moisture
proofing wood has been found in an
aluminium leaf coating. This coating
practically inSulates the wood against
any change in atmospheric conditions.
and Is particularly valuable for use
where accurate form and balance must
be maintained. as would be necessary
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21


could hardly walk.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Tcge table Com
pound was recon-
mended to me and
it made me good and
strong again so that
/ am able to do all
my work. / highly
recommend yo ur
medicine and tell
everyone i m e e {
what it did for me. "
Mrs. G.. ScHooN-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
SLOW
DEATH

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Guilty in urinating, often mean
serious disorders. The worlds
standard remedy for kidney. liver.
bladder and uric acid troubles
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21
LIS Kind

81 suppose, then, It was hot box.
HE got furious when he found him
self ia box"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-21

people did An experience Ike
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