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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
CHRIS TIANA.


WEsTBY, Jan. give are quite elated that
we are to have weekly paper of our own
The promoter of the new enterprise Is Mr..
Haines of Cashton. The first issue was print
ed last week and If its editor will be capable
Of keeping the future copies as good as the
first one, we have no reason to believe that
the enterprise will not be success. Its name
is 1.-THE Westby Times" -. Miss Nettie Westby
entertained a party of twenty-four, mostly
married people. at progressive cinch last Fri
day evening. Miss Rosina Preus and Hans
Rund received the gratcst number OF marks
-. The w. G. L. U. Will meet with Mrs. Dr.
Schreiner next Wednesday afternoon q. L
shannon has been confined to his home with
la grippe =. The ladies society Of the Westby
church will meet with Mrs. ole Fredrickson
next Thursday afternoon All are cordially
invite d. Dir Schreiner and J. X. Johnson
made trip to St. Mary's or about half way
between Cashton and Norwalk, last Saturday
Miss Olga Westby is home from La Crosse
to spend vacation of "A couple of weeks
Mrs. Andrew Lee entertained number or
her lady friends at coffee, last saturday.
Ole Sviggum is sick with pneumonia. Rev
Halvorson preached to a good audience lasG
Sunday at Temperance hall, considering tine
very colds weather Andrew Lee has sofa
his dwelling house and lot to Chris Nestingen;
consideration $4,000. Mr.. Nestingen and fam
lily will return to Westby next summer. we
will be glad to welcome him again in our
midst. Lindahl Westby came down from
Sparta last Friday, returning Saturday. -.
Chris Nestingen returned to La Crosse, last
Friday, after spending a week among us
ALFONSO,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
DIRT CLEARANCE.
RICE GROWING In TEXAS.

Asa E. Groves sends the CE NSoR
Texas papers which treat of ri ce culture
in that sta tie. 1t says the production of
that commo dity in the United States is
now confined to a very limited area
along the gulf coast and portions of the
lower Atlantic coast and but little
land has in the past been considered
suitable for the crop. Until within
few years it h as been thought that rice
could only be grown here on low
wet land, susceptible to overflow, but
this is no longer true. Rice growers
conceived the idea of pumping water.
out of the rivers on high level lands,
where the water could be held in such
quantities IS desired, and thousands of
acres are being raised in that way each
year. This has very greatly increased
the production of rice in the United
States, has decreased the expense in
proportion to the amount raised, and
has changed the rice industry from a
very uncertain to an absolutely certain
thing, as the rice farmer is no longer
dependenG upon rainfall or the overflow
of some river to furnish him just the
amount of water required for his crop.
Neither wet nor dry weather affects his
crop, pumping the exact amount needed
and at such time as desired This new
mode of supplying water for flooding
purposes is rapidly increasing the pro-
duction of rice Level land is required
for growing rice as the crop has to
grow in from four to six inches of wa
ter, according to the lay of the land A
heavy black soil is preferable, as it will
produce better rice and is also suitable
for corn, cotton and other profitable
crops But in raising rice alone, more
depends upon the subsoil than upon the
topsoil. A hard clay subsoil is abso-
| lutely necessary to hold The water, SO as
to keep the crop flooded while growing.
| Rice gets most of the properties neces-
sary to its production from the air and
the water in which it stands. The crop
| Is planted the same as wheat When
the plants are from four to ten inches
high water is kept flooded constantly
until full grown or for period of about
three months. When the crop is ready
to harvest the water is let off, and in
ten days harvester can enter the field.
The crop is harvested and threshed the
same as wheGt or oats The cultivation
of rice IN Texas has passed the expert
mental stage Quality Of the Texas
product is fine and the results from q
financial standpoint have been very sat
isfactory A barrel of rough rice
weighs 1852 pounds about 81 bushels and
a good sample sells for s.. 80 per barrel
as it comes from the thresher. The ay
erage crop brings $40 so per acre. 1t
costs about so per acre to irrigate, raise
and market rice crop leaving net
profit OF $50. 80 per acre The net profits
from watered rice lands in Texas aver
aged from $50 to $40 per acre.
Mr.. Groves is now in the thick of
preparing three hundred acres near
Port Arthur, of rice land. Bunyon
Cook is also engaged in this industry
at the same place
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
WRONG SIDE OF THE cow,
An Artistic Blemish That Was Over
looked by Many In a De-
troit Painting.

at has always seemed to me-" says a
writer N the Detroit Free Press, that
the pictorial artist should pay just a
littleatta.:tion to truth and nature. Now
there is E picture in certain Detroit
art store before which for some time
past little crowd has fingered to ad-
mire. The subject matter is excellent.
There is barnyard. with the usual ac-
compartment of hens and ducks. A
dog sits on the step of the corncrib,
and in the immediate foreground
stands pretty speckled bosey.
"A pictorial dairy maid is milking
bossy. She is charming creature, the
dairy maid. Her hands are not big and
coarse; her knuckles are not swollen,
and her fingers do not resemble dill
pickles. She is just daisy dairy maid
but, saints alivel she's on the wrong
side of the COW.
"Nonchalanuy she sits on the left OF
the animal and miIks, milks, milks.
She looks, the while. around the land
scape and smiles at the hens. Now, II
the truth be known, that dairy maid
wouldn't be on the left side OF that
meek-looking bossy longer than two
minutes. Her head would be kicked
oT1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
VERNON CoUN CENSOR
O. G. MUNSoN, Editor and Proprietor.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1900
LATE WAR NEWS.

The latest news from the war In South
Africa, under London date, says that
General Buffers dispatch to the war
Office states that Spion Kop was aban-
doned on account of lack of water, ina
bility to bring artillery there, and the
heavy Boer fire. His whole force with
drew south of the Tugela, with the evil
dent intention of reaching Ladysmith
by another route. On Monday the wal
Office reported that a very heavy list OF
casualties would be issued by night.
1t appears that General Butler had,
altogether, five brigades, wholly or part.
ly engaged. General Cookies, General
Hildyard's, General Harris, General
Woodgate's and General Lyttletons.
A great deal of mystery still surrounds
his retreat 1t is possible that General
Butler may have withdrawn his entire
force south of the Tugela river, but
it is more probable that two or three
brigades may have been purposely left
hahipd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
HAMBURG.

CHAsEBURG, Jan. 29.--Ingval lverson or La
Crosse. is back working in Eide u f1nStad s
store, after being absent for several months.
Ludwig Peterson has gone to LA Crasse TO
attend the Wisconsin Business university.
Russell Hoyt and family visited in Viroqna
and Viola IA portion of last week key
Polacheck received word of hts mother $
death a Milwaukee, where he went to attend
her fu, eral last week. Mrs Harry Hoyt,
who has been sick, is now improving Mrs.
Daufenrude fell and broke her shoulder. last
Thursday. Carl xpplin is working for Dr.
Moe this winter Earl Graves of V1roqna,
was a Ohaseburg visitor last Sunday Geo,
Southworth and bride, from La Fargo, visited
Chaseburg friends Sunday and Monday last.
Alfred Erickson, who was operated on for
bowel trouble here lately is up again. Mrs.
Jerome Favor. from Springville, spent last
week here with her daughter. =. Mr.. Oscar
Pomeroy visited Viola last week.. DR.. Moe
reports two cases lung fever over on Smith
ridge Tom De Jean, the line man from
La Crosse, gave our telephones an overhaul
ing lately IA masque ball was given at
Gautche's, in Chipmonk cooley, last Satur.-
day night. A good harness maker Is much
needed in Chaseburg since Mr.. Lemen went
away Gotfrid BIuskie had his shoulder
dislocated last week =. Sam. Moore has sold
his farm near ChaSeburg to Robert Lam
precht, for IS 500 Mr.. Moore expects to re-
tire from farming. CHASEBURGITE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
Many New improvements.

N l.. James returned from Milwau
kee where he completed arrangements
for new equipment and the reorganiza
ton of the Wisconsin Western railroad
1t is to be completely reftted, the road
bed to be graded anew, new bridges and
trestles built and rolling stock replen
lshed by the addition of locomotive
and freight cars. A new traffic ar
rangement has been made with the
Milwaukee road by which it will be-
enabled to materially increase its earn
lngs. Mr.. James has just closed p con
tract for Is, OO0 lineal feet of piling and
for large quantity of timber for The
bridges. He has secured man from
the Northern Pacific to supervise the
remodeling of the tunnel at LaFarge.
He says that sufficient money has beer
placed at his disposal to build up the
road in first-class sha pc, Richland
Republican.
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SpoRo

HILLsBoRo. Jan % N. Jones and wife,
parents of DIR. Jones were the guests of his
family during the past week The inter-
county teachers meeting which was held at
Sparta, January 10 and 20, was attended by
the following teachers from our schools:
Principal Eimergreen and Misses Tfllie Ham
mer. Hannah Conway, Anna Warner and
Maude Barnes. They reported good time
and an interesting programmes. Frank kna-
die was injured quite severely on Friday.
While on the way 10 his farm his team ran
away, throwing him out Of the buggy onto
the frozen ground. He received several bad
bruises around the face and shoulders ard
as rendered Unconscious for several hours
AT the prese''' writing he Is reported slowly
recovering....J. NJ. Kennedy of jamestown,
Dakota, is visiting among friends and rela-
tives at his former home il Greenwood. A.
E Jerman and Ed. Jacobson OF the Hilisboro
Mercantile company, have been visiting with
friends aud relatives at E&u Claire and Mil
waukee. Gus. koib viii give billiard
tournament at his billiard room son next
Wednesday, January 3fst, at W hieh cash prizes
VIII be given. In the evening he Will give a
social hop in the9pera house. =. At the Dem
crest gold medal contest and church musical
held in Opera house, on Tuesday evening. the
following young ladies contested Tor the
LII. bic Tinker, Ina Thompson and dISs Hodge
of Madison The medal was awarded 10 Hazel
Thompson. Rev. Ellis. Mrs. Green ind Mss
Crosby OF Elroy, acted as judges Proceeds
from entertainment were about 81 -. Ed.
Lind returned Saturday, from Nadcy, where
he had been for she past twu weeks, giving in
structions 10 the Valley band. 40. Cook
and wife were visiting with the latter ssfather
and mother this week. Gus. holb won first
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

BERGEN-stoddard G. M. Appleman. Dora
White, Bessie jennings
Observation-Disclosures No. 2. S. j. Appleman,
Lizzie Won Ruben, Jettie Bjeliand.
CLINTON loomingdale, Arthur Snyder,
W. A. Lewis, Mary Gushing; Dell, Lydia
Woods, ID. +. Mains, Carrie Lee.
CooN-Coon Valley, Alma Lisbakke., Ole
Leum, Mile Larson.
FoREsT-V Valley Ed. Stackman, Cora New
man. M f. Bailey; District No.5. Fred Sher-
man. Oscar Lee, Rose Chatterton.
FRANKLIN-Liber Pole. Rhoda Gander,
Grace Latta, Celia Tollefson.
Observation-Disclosures No. 5, Josie Rookie,
Maude Elements, John Collins.
GENoA-Genoa, Ernest Costing. Mabel Lat
shaw, Josephine Betfa
HAMBURG-Ch aseburg Blanche Silbaugh
Lena Striegel, Ida Thrune
HILLsGpRo-District No. 2. EmanuG' Ham,
lik G + sherman, Cora Smith.
HARMONY Newton. Matte Newton Agnes
Webster, Marie Bolstad; Joint District No.
Gudal.
JEFFERsON-Springville John DeLacy, Mgr
tie Wise, Lucy Wiganosky; Esofea, Tolena
Medium, Dora Bouffieur, Emily Stromstad.
Recommendations w. G. ]. Adams.
ina Eastman, Tressa Finley.
LIBERTY-Ross, Dora Benn, Stella Bowman,
Arthur Demander'
Brown. Hattie Paul; Dis. No s, Eva Paul.
Luella Carpenter, Mabel Hammer.
STERLING-Retreat, Francis Howe, Vina
Morton, p. McManamy; Joint District No.
s, David Adams Eva Cox, Julia Otteson.
VIRooUA-Joint District No. 8, Helen Colt,
Amy Buxton. Eva Morrison.
Observation-Disclosures Nellie Wig, Ida Mel
vim, Ellen Wig.
WHEATLAND-DeS oto, Fl. S. Dyer Hattie
Conklin. Maude Shisler; Victory, Clarence
Ferguson, Fila Hunt.
WHITEsTowN - Rockton, II. A. Lombard.
Chas. Cowee. Ida Newlun; Ontario, c. p.
Norgard, Nellie Goodman, Fife Motley.
The committee appointed to conduct the
examination at each place will have entire
management of the examination. 1t Is cx-
pected that each committee will mark and
send to the county superintendent the paners
of ALL applicants that are likely to pass The
result of the examination at each place
should be forwarded to the superintendent
Immediately. Candidates for diplomas may
select such place for examination as will be
most convenient for them. Teachers who
have candidates for examination should de-
termine early where said candidates shall at
tend, and notify the members of the COM
mittee OF the same. The examination should
begin at $50 a. M, of the first day and each
candidate should come supplied with pen,
black ink, and good legal cap paper. Any
members of the above committees who can
not be present at said examination may pro-
vide substitute. HENRY l. GARDNER,
County Supt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
WHEATI.AND.

RED MOUND, Jan, 29,-Dear CENsOE Editor
Would you like to hear a word or two from
"Good WILL who loves his neighbors next to
his own family? The weather is very cold
the way our teacher takes two reput lican
newspapers and is trying to keep herself and
scholars informed of what is going on around
them. =. Chris Griswold and his mother moved
to Minneapolis January 24th. Chris will b.
missed by our young folk in the lodge and
league. They surprised him by party be-
fore he LETT. He made many friends around
Central and no enemies John Hyde COM
monced working for William SARGENT last
Tuesday. l. +. Miller expresses hin self as
well pleased with the work Jonn has done for
him Boys, you had better try again and
he very encouraging to him to see his work
appreciated by the young men, as he is works
ing for your best interests and eternal Wel-
fare =. Come, one and all, to the open lodge
entertainments, given by the Central |. o G.
To- Farmers, watch your straw stacks.
Two of our neighbors had theirs tip over
lately, killing a fine heifer and nearly smoth-
erlng others Don't buy any more road
graders, r anything else you don't need for
taxes are high enough now = Last Sunday
coin Hayden's funeral, at Retreat. lie was
the first to die OF Retreat Woodmen who
cared for him with brotheriy kindness during
his illness of about two months, and buried
him with impressive ceremonies Mrs. Jno
ThAyer of La Fargo, and her sister Mrs
visited ut l.. Il Millers, Wednesday last, and
Messrs Hyde and Miller went to visit the
place of the wreck, which occurred on the
Burlington railroad, about two miles below
De soto. Wreckingt ira rs v orked all day
clearing up the track and r~piacing the rails,
viii delayed trains we're auxiously waiting.
500 people came to ylew the scene of
d =. GOOD WILL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture Of Annie
E. Springer, of 1926 Howard ST., Phila-
delphia, Pa, when she found that DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
had completely cured her of hacking
cough that for many years had made
life burden. All other remedies and
doctors could give her no help, but she
says of this royal cure it soon removed
the pain in my chest and l can now
sleep soundly, something I can scarcely
remember doing before l feel like
sounding its praises throughout the uni
verse. So will everyone who tries DR..
Kings New Discovery for any trouble OF
the throat, chest or lungs. Price soc.
and 81. Trial bottle free at A. J. John
son & Cos. drug store; every bottlS
guaranteed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
congregational Church

The study of early apostolic church
history will begin at the mid-week ser
vice on Thursday evening Subject,
The story of beginnings Acts OF
the Apostles, first chapter
The first order of booklets has been
all taken. but another order has been
given and they will be here in Few
days.
Next Sunday is Christian Endeavor
day, and the church will begin by
having a conference and prayer meeting
at 9.45, in the lecture room; sermon at
1890; Sunday school at II o'clock; Jun
ior Endeayor at o'clock. At the hour
for the evening service there is to be a
responsive Christian Endeavor service
on Things that endure, with good
music and several short addresses. Let
our congregation share this service, as
it is both helpful and practical.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
OUR COUNTY GLEANIN0S.
Prom the Brain and Pens OF the Ccnsor's
LIVE County and Village Writer'S.
CLINTON.

DELL, Dec 81 Our fine weather has taken
a Sc we're cold :. Pearl De Witt had the mis-
fortune Of losing fine mare by having its
leg broken from a kick. Charley Clark, who
sustained a severe injury by failing on the
ice is much improved Ed. Adams has q
bad swelling on the right hand. tie first
thought 1t d boil. but he says now he does
not know what 1t is fit does not get better
soon he will go 10 Columbus, Ohio. and have
it treated by his father, who was an old-time
resident of this place Clifford Brokaw. OF
Whirestown, was in our burg on business to-
day. Farmer Glenn is seen In our burg
quite often of late Frank Taylor tried the
experiment of rolling log over one of his
| horses 10 see what the outcome would be.
/ Luckily the animal was not hurt very badly.
-. Robert Myers found doll baoy's dress In
his chic Sen coop. Who left II theres Ira
/ Dains vent TO Cashton after flour sandy
| Rohhins is on the sick list. Carl Smith has
/ sold his farm TO his hrother-in-law, simon
i Glenn We did not learn the price. Our
store Is crowded with loafers this cold wealth
err. VIM. Collins and Marion Guise are on
the warpath at Minertown DO not fight
boys; Ii is hard on the eyes. Mrs Qua
p. Robbins called on her brother. F. @ Adams
one day this week. While coasting Maue
| Robbins ran az ainst tree and spralned hel
ankle. OLD GLORY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

Synonyms, Antonyms Mythology,
Familiar Allusions, Foreign Phrases.
and the Art of Never Forgetting. are a
series of subjects covered in one Of the
most recent publications issued by the
Werner Company, of Akron, Ohio. 1t
is dictionary of the highest type fex-
cellence, which covers these subjects in
complete aud thorough ma oner, and
it is one of the most educating and in
structing volumes ever offered to the
public. 1t has been edited by the most
eminent linguists of today, who have
arranged it in such q manner that every
one may understand and enjoy the ben
efits that are offered as the result of
their labors. To a person desiring 10
express his precise meaning and to do
so in good English, a work of this kind
is necessity. 1t prevents repetition
and the using of words in wrong places.
4 full explanation of how to secure cir
valuable book can be found in another
part of this issue.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
CITY Tax Notice.

An amendment to the law passed by
the late legislature makes it incumbent
on town and city treasurers to file their
final settlement with the county treas
urer not later than March list. Tax
payers of the city of Viroqrla will there
fore take due notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
A. S. COBB, City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

The treasury statement for the first
six months of the present fiscal year
shows a surplus of over S21, 100000 for
that period. This is truly wonderful
showing, when one considers tat we
have been carrying on war, and that
the necessary expenses Of the government
have been far above the normal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

Would quickly leave you, if you used
Dr. Kings New Life Pills Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for sick and nervous headaches
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take
Try them. Only 25 cents. Money back
if not cured Sold by A. J. Johnson &
Co., druggists
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

1t has been demonstrated repeated
ly in every state IN the Union and in
many foreign countries that Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy is certain proven
tive and cure for Group 1t has become
the universal remedy for that disease.
NJ V. Fisher of Liberty, w. w., only
repeats what has been said around the
globe when he writes: Il have used
Chamberla ms Cough Remedy in my
family for several years and always with
perfect success We believe that it is
not only the best cough remedy, but that
it is sure cure for Group. 1t has saved
the lives of our children plumber of
times" This remedy is for sale - A. J..
johnson & Co., Druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

A startling incident, CT which Mr..
John Oliver, of philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows
Il was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain coming in back and
sides, no appetite gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately, friend
advised trying Electric Bitters;' and to
my great joy and surprise, the first
bottle made a decided improvement. I
continued their use for three weeks, and
am now a well man know they saved
my life and robbed the grave of another
victim" No one should fail to try
them. Only 30 cents, guaranteed, at A.
J. Johnson q Co.'S. drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

A man who prevented neighbor
from committing suicide, recently, was
sued for damages because of his inter
ference. The decision of the court IN
this case will probably be held as a
precedent as TO whether any human
being has the right to shuttle off the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

Rev Charles M. Sheldon will make a
Topeka paper Christian daily for one
week Now if the publisher of the same
journal will take hold of some church and
make it sound business enterprise for
the same length of time, both parties in
interest may learn something to their
advantage Hudson Star
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
MIGHT ROBES.
nrize and Iim Blackhnrn second ORIG, at Il

prize and Jim Blackburn second prize, at the
billiard tournament gwen by ii. SchneWeman
at Union Center last week. Jos Brogan
and Fred Durnford of Richland Center, were
in our city on Wednesday attending to Eusl-
mes matters Miss Edith Hodge of Madison.
81 neice of DR.. PINCH has been the guest OF
his family this week. Joseph MachoVlty was
arraignad in Justice Williams court on
charge of assault and battery on the person or
Frank Traveneck, in the latters saloon; Inc
accused plead guilty and was fined 81 and cost
. The Woodman order seems to be gaming
in membership At the last meeting three
candidates were initiated and four applica.
lions received We have membership OF
bout 14o in good standing Mr.. and mrs.
WIN. Baker OF GAINESVILLE are guests OF the
latter's parents, Robert Rowley and Wife
O. r. Mulch of EIroy, was among Hliisooro
friends on Wednesday. He is engaged IN Inc
machine business at Elroy. s~*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

Elroy has two longiRgs. 1t either
wants to be the seat of government for
Juneau county, or have a new county
carved out of surrounding territory
with Elroy as the central figure. Re
member, neighbors, that we've no ter
ritory to give up.