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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
Above.

The professor was showing a friend
round his chemical laboratory. "What
has become of Jim FlllbottleT the
friend asked. wasn't he studying
with the class last year2'
~Ah. yes" replied the professor.
"FiHbottle, poor fellow a fine stu
dent. but absent-minded in the use Of
chemicals-very. That slight dis
coloration on the ceiling-notice it9'
sYes."
That's Ffllbottle. American Boy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
Grown in Every State.

There are abundant opportunities
for increasing the sorghum production,
the experts say. since this crop can
he grown in every state in the Union
with the possible exception of Maine.
In the northern states 1t is necessary
to plant early-maturing varieties of
sorghum. EARLY Amber" and "Fol-
gers are among the varieties recon-
mended by the department. which is
prepared to supply lnquirers with full
information regarding the cultivation
of this profitable plant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
Feeding PriekIy Pears.

Prickly pears may be fed to- live
stock In a green. succulent condition
,,ght from the field. as needed. They
ranulre no curing. housing. or stor
ags In this they offer an advantage
over most crops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28

The hen that gets the best kind OF
feed. the best kind OF housing. Is early
hatched and is bred right is the best
all-round chicken. This holds true Of
any breed. In other words there Is
more In the management than In the
breed or variety.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
Water suppIy for Cows.

Don't forget that your cows Ike
good water as well as you do; also
that they need more Of It. They can't
call you when they want drink, SO
have II handy for them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

"Bayer Tablets OF Aspirin" is genu-
Inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years. Accept only an unbrokeu
"Bayer package" which contains proper
directions to relieve Headache. Tooth.
ache, Earache, Neuralgia. Rheumatism
Colds and Pain. Handy tin boxes of IL
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger "Bayer packages" Aspirin
is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Mon
oacetlcacidester of Salicvlicacid.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
-. cIean Fotatoes.

If you want clean potatoes at har-
vest time plant clean seed In clean
soil. It is also best to treat all pota-
toes for scab before planting.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
FARMERS ARE WORKING HARDER

and using their feet more than ever before.
For all these workers the frequent use Of
Aliens Foot=Ease, the antiseptic. healing
powder to be shaken into the shoes and
sprinkled in the foot-bath, increases their
efficiency and insures needed physical com
fort. 1t takes the Friction from the Shoe,
freshens the feet, and prevents tired. ach-
ing and blistered feet. Women everywhers
are constant users Of Aliens Foot=Ease.
Don't get foot sore, get Aliens Foot"Ease.
Sold by dealers everywhere.-Adv.
The written letter remains.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28

which has ranged from 80 cents to
$3.50 per gallon, and In few cases
even higher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28

A bad life, a bad end.-German
Proverb.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
Protection for Spring.

carry the Enclosure downhill far
enough to include watering trough
within it's protection. A half-hogs-
head viii answer, but cement trough
would be a permanent Improvement.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28

Liberal hands make many friends
Danish Proverb.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
"Can't Cut Off My Leg"
Says Railroad Engineer

II am a railroad engineer; about % years
ago my leg was seriously injured IN an
accident out West. Upon my refusing TO
allow the doctor to amputate II I was
told It would be impossible to heal the
wound. | have tried all kinds OF saives
and had many doctors In the past %
years. but to no avail Finally | resolved
20 use PETERSON'S OINTMENT on my
teS. You cannot imagine my astonish-
rnent when l found II was doing what
over 100 things had failed TO do. My leg
~ .ns now completely cured. -Gus Hautt. 'ss
Myrtle avenue, Brooklyn. N. Y. Great
for piles, eczema, old sores and all skin
diseases. IS cents. Mail orders Allied
Peterson Ointment Co. Inc. Buffalo. N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
c,,tieurs Comforts sabyss skin

cuticurs Comforts 6abys SKIN
When red. rough and itching with not
baths of Cuticura Soap end touches OF
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then OF that exauisiteiy scent
ed busting powder. Cuticura Talcum,
one of the indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28
FRECKLES
Now Z. the Time 60 Get Rid OF

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed OF your freckles. as othlne
double Strengths guaranteed TO remove
these homely spots. -,
Simply get an ounce OF Othine--douoie
streugth-from your druggist and apply
little of II night and morning ana you
ahouid soon that even the worst treckies
have begun to disappear, while the ng ntet
ones have vanished entirely. II Is seldom
mat more than one ounce Is needed TO Gem
pIeteIy clear the skin and gain beautiful
Re sure 20 ask for the double strength
Othfne as this IL sold under guarantee OF
money back II n fails to remove freckles-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28

Speedy execution is the mother of
good fortune
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28

A camel has twice the carrying pow
er of an OK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28

Mutton is considered the most nour'
ishing meat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28

will reduce them and leave no blemishes.
Stops lameness promptly. Does not blis-
ter or remove the hair, and horse can be
worked. 81. 50 bottle delivered. Sock r ires
ABSORBING, JR.. for mankind. me sati,spts
Hninent for BoiA Bruises SoeA swedngs varcose velns
Asys Pain and inflammation. Prize 81 IS beule at drug
Elsu OF delivered. VIII tel you more II you write.
W.T.. YOUNG. Inc. SO Ismsls st.. Springfield. Masa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-28

The written letter remains.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
PERSHING COAT TAILS
VEXING TO CONGRESS:
House Members Feel Generals Cos
tune is Too English.
D0neherknOw.

The cut OF General Pershings coat
and trousers was debated yesterday.
in the House. He and other AmErh
can army officers were charged by
Congressman Conpally, Democrat,
Texas, with having "aped' European
fashions in their uniforms and IA
carrying canes
General Pershing's coat is split UP
the back and his trousers basged
like the English uniform. said Nj.
Connally.
HE kept his American head" Con-
gresham Wingo, Democrat. Arkan-
sas, interjected, but I. too. noticed
that his tail was very English
Deploring the adoption OF foreir 7
fashions, Connally moved to abolish
the title OF Under Secretary OF State
and substitute the former title OF
counsellor. in the executive apprG-
priation. but the motion was defeat
ed. 80 TO II.
During the discussion Congressman
Greene, Republican, Massachusetts
referred to former Secretary's Lans-
ing's retirement from the Cabinet.
Whats in a name?" Greene asked
"A Secretary OF State by any other
name would have a row with the
Administration"
When the Republicans cheered, Con-
nally brought reply salvo from the
Democrats by retorting that the Re-
publicans applauded internal Difficult
ties of the Administration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
FELICITATED BY WILSON

President Wilson has sent the fol-
lowing message of felicitation 10 Paul
Deschanel the new president OF
France:
"On this occasion OF the assump-
ton of the duties of your high office
as president of the French republic.
I extend to your excellency my cordial
Fluctuations, VictoriousEin the great
est struggle known TO the World
France faces a great and glorious
future, and you, Mr.. President, as the
chief executive of the people whose
high ambition is the maintenance or
right and justice, will be potent
factor in the attainment OF these
happy results. / wish for you an ad-
ministration OF great prosperity and
health and happiness for yourself.
WOODROW WILSON"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
WHAT EVANSVILLE
PEOPLE ARE DOING
Council DisallOws Claim of City
Treasurer; Provides For New
Fire Bell.

HYATTSVILLE, Nd. Feb. 25--An
unusually long and busy session OF
the city council was held Monday
night Councilman T. Hammond
Welsh presided in the absence of
Mayor Matthew II. Halloran, who is
convalescing from an attack of APP
pendicltis, for which he recently un-
derwent an operation in a Washing
ton hospital
The council, acting under an opin-
ion given by Corporation Counsel
Vincent A. Sheehy, dissllowed the
claim OF City Treasurer William A.
Shepherd for a commission OF per
cent representing part payment made
to this city by the Washington Sub
urban Sanitary Commission in con-
nection with the taking over OF the
local water and sewerage system. 1t
Is understood that Mr.. Shepherd will
carry his case higher.
On motion of Councilman Harrison,
IL was decided to appropriate 1900, or
as much thereof as may be needed. to
put new roof on the Municipal
building, the money TO be taken OUT
OF the general fund.
A mott introduced by Councilman
Walter s. Dutton that water and
sewer taxes, amounting 10 $3.50. be
turned over to the Washington Sub
urban Sanitary Commission was
passed.
On motion of Councilman Harrison,
the city treasurer was instructed to
take $4,000 ffrom the city's general
fund in the First National Bank here
and place 1t in the saving depart
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
FARM HANDS FORM
SELVES INTO UNION
Wage Demands Likely to Cut
Food Production, Says
US, Report.

Farm hands. now receiving highest
wages In history, are organizing laboi
unions in many sections OF the coun-
try, a survey OF the situation showed
today.
Wages demanded are discourssing
food production. the Agricultural De-
partment asserted In an official state
ment. Reduced food production 10
likely TO result. the statement said
This means higher prices OF neeessi-
ties.
Approximately $4,000 farm hands
now are members Of local unions, or
teials estimated at the american
Federation of Labor.
The movement To organize farm
workers is gazing Roadway daily. One
new union was organized a few days
ago, with headquarters at Atlanta,
Ga. Another now IL enlisting mem
beFs at Evansville, Ind.
American Federation OF Labor Of
hcials declared they are taking no di-
rect steps 10 persuade the farm hands
to organize. Several such unions have
been In existence many months, they
said According To labor leaders the
organization movement IN spontane-
Gus and Initiated by the hands them
selves
Numerous letters TO the Department
OF Agriculture from it's field workers
from farmers indicate widespread
disposition 10 cut down paintings, SO
that the work of cultivating can be at
tended TO by the farmer himself or
by members of his family. The as
sertion that farmers cannot pay the
high wages demanded in competition
with other Industries and make a
pront on their products Is frequently
mahA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
HIDES DIAMOND RING IN
HIS MOUTH, COUGHS up
Negro Boy Caught With &c DIS
Detective After Doctor Had
Reported Theft.

BALTIMORE Feb. a5.--Jaliu ia !.
colored, fifteen. years old. 1916 IA Va
naugh street. employed az a dcli"rry
boyby a large grocery firm, was made
to cough up" diamond and sapphire
ring by Detective John KratZ.
The ring was the property of the
daughter of DR.. 4. Caspar Gilchrist,
l07 st. Johns road. and had been left
on the window sill OF one of tho
rooms at the house AT which Hall de-
livered groceries. When its loss was
discovered detective headquarters WaG
notified and Kratz was detailed TO the
case. He was waiting at the sore
when the wagon returned. II" d.
manded the ring Of the boy, who too&
it out of his mouth and handed -
over. He will Have a hearing too. =
-Iss-Eentral police court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
ERZDfReRQHTs
GERMAN CABINET
Revelations in Libel Suit Against
Helfferich Compel His
Resignation.

BERLIN Feb. 25.--Following a day
OF sensational disclosures in the libei
suit against DIR. Karl HelffeTich. dur
ing which certain testimony was Of
fered, DIR. Matthias Erzberger, minis
ter OF finance, voluntarily resigned
his office.
The Testimony was such. IL was con-
sidsred. that Erzberser had no other
alternative than TO quit his portfolio.
According to the testimony OF
states Attorney Messerschmidt, which
was given with the utmost reserve
and caution. Erzberger had smugglad
large amounts Of his private funds to
Switzerland. Previously. testimony
adduced from DIR. Helnerich involved
Erzberger in numerous questionGL.s
transactions In connection with the
ISSUANCE OF import and export per
mits. and otherwise misuse OF his g.
fieiai position and influence in re
furtherance Of ventures In which Fr--
berger Mas alleged to be interested
The offlciai statement announc!ts
Erzbergeris retirement from the oGOi-
net bases his action on his desir" %
lave an investigation concerning -
Income tax, without reference 10 o. ~
consideration OF his official posit.,.;.
The resignation WAS rendered %
President Ebert. who ordered an -
Yestigation Of the income tax !; ai-
dent conducted with all poss:..
speed.
Matthias Erbberger brought sat
against DR.. Helffsrieh formerly VI e"
chancellor and minister of the. tr,;.s-
ury, because ofattacks va Septemhor.
in which HeInerieh designated ~.
berger as "a nfenace toAhe purity g
our public life and asserted that -
was q dangerous msnbeT of the Eo,-
ernmeab,, ~ =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
DEAD
AS1920 ISSUE
Leaders Assert lieither OF Great
Parties Cares 10 Revive
John Barleyoorn.
BY WILLIAM PHILIP siMMs.
International News service.

Those who still hang on to the
hope that at one convention or the
other John Barleycorn will be given
one more chance for his life, might
just as well begin right now casting
about for another straw to cling to,
No such hope is held out here.
The carefully noted attitude OF Of
ficials at party headquarters, coupled
with a somewhat exhaustive inquiry
among party leaders and followers
here, reveals absolutely nothing re-
sembling a serious intention on the
part of either Republicans OF Demo
Gratis of broaching the subject OF
booze at Chicago and San Francisco
No Demand for Repeal.
The rum rebellion" in Michigan
and the aforementioned reaction re-
ported TO exist throughout the coun'
Try against the great drouth' some
politicians believed, would lead TO
wet" plankHin one or both OF the
party platforms. A study OF the ques-
ZION mere ldllcu " o'o" s'N w. -
legged demand for drink had caused
even a ripple at either OF the national
party headquarters.
To the contrary. the attitude OF the
old parties seems to be that the sub
iect is loaded with a combination OF
dynamite and asphyxiating gas, ana
few politicians here VIII willingly
discuss IL without first locking the
door. -
The Republican convention in New
York State is cited here by the po-
lltically wise as having furnished a
sample of what may be expected at
both national conventions next June.
II is pointed out that prohibition was
neither indorsed there, condemned nor
Shredded: ii was ignored. Senator
James W. Wadsworth, Jrr reputed
friend OF the "wets," was quietly u.
X n a. publican candidate to sue
coed hii.,elf in the upper house, and
A. delegate to the Chicago conVen-
lion. but even that, those who are
watching the moves here observe
was done with impeccable discretion.
Democratic spectators deciarc
Nadsworth was left to sink or SWIM,
as he may, New York Republicans
earring to take more enthusiastic
stand for him lest the Anti-Saloon
League Of the State include the entire
party ticket in the campaign whlch
the league announced in advance II
would wage against the Senator. Al
the same time they admit that De-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
PUTS LENROOT IN RACE.

Senator Lenroot's hat was hurled
into the Presidential ring at dinner
given to about forty Republicans last
night by Frank G. Curtis, of Casper,
Wyo. at the willard.
Next June the name of Senator
Irvine L. Lenroot of Wisconsin will
be presented to the Republican con.
yention for the Presidency" Curtis
announced senator Lenroot is not
a candidate, but he will be placed in
nomination by his friends. He over
comes most of the objections of the
present candidates. He is progress
siye but not radical"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
Prices in London Hotels
Soar--Americans Must
Make Up Low Exchange

LONDON, Feb. 25-soarinE
hotel rates greet the American
European visitor when he reaches
London. Leading hotels. eogni-
zant OF the low value OF the
pound sterling a. compared 10 the
American dollar. have almost uni
yersally increased their rates
from rs to 40 per cent in sntici-
patton Of the invasion of the tour
lists from America.
The Americans have the money,
why shouldn't they pay?" asked
Manager duisulppi Sol OF the So
voy Hotel, The rates OF exchange
favor the Americans approximate
ly 70 per cent. II we raise our
rates 25>per cent we don't lose
money and neither do they"
The high rates viii have 10 be
paid IN Americans insist on visit
Ing London. as hotel room is eX-
ceptionally scarce. The govern
ment Is still occupying several OF
the largest hotels. Those that are
open are absolutely unable TO
cope with present business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
LANHAM STUDY CLUB
HEARSLINCOLN PAPER

LANHAM, Nd, Feb. 25.-At the
February meeting OF the Lanha m
Study Club, held at the residence OF
Mrs. John Howser. Mrs. Edgar
Brown presented a paper on
the Lincoln Memorial. Mrs. Brown
also made report on behalf OF the
educational committee OF the club. in
which she urged more active inter-
est in educational matters.
Mrs. Brown called attention to the
hearing to be held before the county
commissioners in Upper Marlboro, "a
March ., at 1890 o'clock. on the
budget for school needs in the county
for the ensuing year. She urged ev-
cry member who could possibly do
so to be on hand for the hearing Mrs,
Wells report for the Red Cross COM
mittee was encouraging. The March
meeting Of the club is to be held
at the residence OF Mrs. Norval Tab
Ter on March i.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25

For Celds, Grip or Infiuenss
and as a Preventive. take LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININE Tablets Look for L.
W. GROVES signature on the box soc.-
Adve - ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE
AND NEARBY TOWNS

ROCKVILLE. Md. Feb. 25.-The
county commissioners, at their week
Iy meeting here yesterday, adopted
resolution protesting against the
passage of the bill now before the
Legislature creating the office OF coun-
ty treasurer and separating the duties
of the clerk to the county commits
sioners from the work now performed
| by him as treasurer.
| The opposition of the commissioners
| liz based upon the fact that the pro-
posed law would greatly increase cN-
penses and the beEcf that II would
result in decreased efficiency in adj
ministration.
| The resolution directs the clerk
at once to request the countys rep
| resentatives in the Legislature to hold
up further action on the bill until
| the commissioners and other citizens
| and taxpayers are given an opportun-
| ity TO appear before them at Annap-
! oils and register their objections.
The president of the board of com
missioners was authorized by the
resolution to appoint a committee of
| lawyers to cooperate with the at
| torney to the commissioners in maxi
! ing n careful examination OF the bin
and make an early report, and Messrs.
| Ohio II. w. Talbot, Bowie +. Waters,
John A. Garrett and Thomas Dawson
| were named.
The commissioners are understood
| to have acted in response to wide
| spread opposition to the bill among
| the county taxpayers. 1t IL said that
| enactment of the measure would add
something like $4,000 to annual OK.
| penscs
John Griffith Clark. n well-known
| farmer of the vicinity of Brooke
| willie, this county, died Sunday night.
| aged forty-nine years. He had been
| in poor health for long time. He
| is survived by his wife, who IL i'll
| in n Washington hospital, and three
| children. Mr.. Clark was a son of the
| late John o. Clark, for a number OF
years n member of tho board of couu-
| ~ commissioners, and was a a life
long resident OF this county.
At recent meeting of the Cisscl-
Saxon Post, American Legion, Of Sill
yer Spring. this county. the Wads.
worth University military training
bill was Endorsed, and its carly paD
sage urged
The post also passed resolution
| requesting favorable action on tho
Morgan bill, pending In Congress
which is designed to aid cx-scrvicc
men in buying homes and farms with
Government loans.
Sheriff George ". Nicholson has APP
pointed william W. Hossie a deputy
sheriff for Clarksburg, n position IA
| held under number OF former shcr-
| ms. Deputy Hcssio took the oath OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25

Sheriff George y. Nicholson has ap-
pointed william W. Hossie a deputy
sheriff for Clarksburg, n position h
held under a number OF former shcr-
iffs. Deputy Hcssio took tho oath OF
office. yesterday afternoon.