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The daily Republican., 1902-12-06
Church Pews in Freight blockade.

The re.furnishing Of Cookman NJ.
4. Church is being delayed by reason
Of the non.delivery Of the new pews
and carpets, which were shipped
from Pitts burg on October Goth.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06
GUARD INSPECTED
Lieutenant Colonel Stevenson Scrutinizes
Equipment of First, Battalion.

Lieutenant Colonel Stevenson scrutinizes
Equipment of First Battalion.
The First Battalion, B First 1nfan-
try, NC D was inspected in the
State Armory last evening by Lieu-
tenant Colonel C. M. Stevenson.
Promptly at s. Is o'clock the""Ad-
iutant's Gail" brought the compa-
nies On the drill floor. Company {.
Lieutenant H. W. Fox comm and
ing. had the right Of line by virtue
of seniority, and was first iuspect-
ed. Then companies X, r and A
were inspected IN the order named.
Company A. Captain II. B. Carter
commanding, had the largest rum
ber of members present for duty.
and his men presented tine ap-
pearance. being In two ranks which
extended almost from wall 10 wall.
While nothing escaped the sharp
eye of the spectiug officer, and
the inspc ction was complete in
the smallest detail, 1t was ended
by 9. 40 o'clock.
There were many visitors present,
who seemed to take much interest
in The pretty ceremony.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06
Republican, to Eject Onleers.

The annual election OF officers Of
the Young Mems Republican Club
will be held 10 the club rooms this
evening.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06
DubeIl tns ftaCter

Go to Chas. f. Dubc!l for your
hats and caps of all styles. No. 2 East
Thir d street.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06
6. z. HOLT,
SE:. Fourth st.
Hollis Hollis
vAT ATER DEPAKTM ENT.

! W Al" "' Dr'' y " :" '',' T.
Whore houses are vacant in the month oi De
cember and 10 renIaif vacant Tor ~ lu'tHHfe
time, and written !tOtigc * sent to the utttv OF
the department before tn first dur OF lUu'iNrE
requesting the water 10 be TUNED of, the Water
Department will shu, un the water at the eX-
pens. Of the oWrer
The said property shall b. exempt from Water
Rent during such vacancy. from the iirS day {"
January until occupied, tt which time th" own r
shall pay the Wale Rent in NdTnnrc Tor the bal
ancc OF the year and the Wafer Department Will
turn on the water
When any water fixture has been removed dur
Ing any year. written nOti mus be given 10 the
department prior to ldnuary l>t following Stii
removal ii urtci tu have the rent changed for
said fixture deducted from the hlI !,r III" follow
Ing year.
BOARD or WATER COMMISSIONERS.
Dli-lmo cod
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06

Laxative Bromo oQuninc .sgK &
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06
HE EYES ARE THE
NJ USiCAi

TINHE WILMINGTON SCHOOL OF EXECUTION
l. AND MUSIC, 9l5 delaware Avenue.
english Branches Guitar SightSingiug,
piano, Theory, Violin,
Voice, Ban jo, Painting,
EI,cution Mandolin, German
French, Harp, PHYSICAL allure,
Italian, Organ, Drawing,
Fencing. Curnet
Trombone
Fine teachers. Reasonable rates Catalogue
sent upon application.
CLARA L. MACHENRY, director.
o3 bmos cod
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06

Laxative bF'~'' QD''ins 6X&r~
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06

AhIE;C SUFfEkI No FKUM PR
AHDs~o vale ailments from whatever
cause cnn Obtain quicx, positive. safe rsle
or NO charge. Hours 10 a. DR.. french
kemcdy co.. llU1 Arch street, ?hiladelphI
P;. ieIO.eyttf
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06

7 ADIEs-USE OUR HARMLESS REMEDY
IL for delayed or suppressed menstruation; it
cannot fail; trial free. Paris Chemical Co. Mil
waukce Wis. nll-42.2g d6.lS-2U
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06

I AIDES SUFEERlNG FROM IRREGULAR
IL ties from Whatever cnuse eau obtain
positive. safe, painless reliet; no pills or
operations; privacy observed; advice FREQ;
call or write. Or. Lamar's Olice. l2J N. llth
street, Phla,, Pu, a25.tt
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06
LADIES-PERS0NAL.

Ladies' consult Mrs. Doct. COnde, specialist in
all Ladies' ailments; consultation free; confne-
ments taken; reliable and fine home; unexce!lcd;
10 eXorbtant fees; write for particulars; enclose
e. stamp. MRS. DOCf. CONDE,
No. 256 South Twelfth Street Phila.
s27 GmO tn til sat
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06
READY FOR XMAS MAIL.

Post ma ster Expects the Greatest Hush in
the History of the Office.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-06

x0ORD WOOD FOR SALE CUT IN STOVE
~ lengths. Apply Tnley's Saw Mill near
shellpot Park or j. b. Obc"lcy, s3s Market street
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
coperegat,opal Notes.

Mid-week services on Thursday eve
ming at 80
The pastor will return on Saturday
and will preach on Sunday In the
morning the sermon will be Palm Sun.
day address and in the evening a sermoL
on timely topic
Mrs. Belt and Mrs. Pearson win en-.
tertain the ladies of the sewing society
at the home of DIR. Belt Wednesday,
March 20, from to o'clock
A WEEK OF TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH
Preaching by the pastor eaci. evening
at : 80 beginning on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Some scenes in the last days
Of Christ before the CrucifxIon.
Wednesday: The Loneliness Of Christ.
Thursday: Gethsenane.
Friday; Holy Communion.
The public is cordially invited 20 at
tend all these services for getting and
giving help.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
OFFICE or THE ofTY CLERK,
XIROQUA. WIS. March Ia, 1902.
To ths Electors Of Vtroqsa.


To The Electors OF ViroqtG
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT A
~ Municipal election IS 20 be held in the
several wards and election precincts In the
City of Viroqua, on the first day OF April, 1903
at which the officers named below are to be
choseaf
4 mayor in place Of l.. O. Boyle, whose
term OF office eTnires on the third Tuesday
City Clerk, in the place ofH. f. Packard.
whose term of Office expires on the first day
of May, 1902.
A city Treasurer, in the place OF W. f.
Fisher, whose term OF office expires on the
first day Of May, 1902
An Assessor, In the place of Joseph Om-
undson, whose term OF Office Will expire
on the first day Of May. 1902.
a City Attorney. Ia the place of II. p.
Proctor, WHOSE term OF office expires on the
City Marshal, 10 the place Of W. II.
Banks, whose term OF office expires on the
first day OF May. 1902.
Two Coustables IN the place of J. w For
sfthe and w. W. Dunlap, whose terms OF
otfice expire on the first day OF May, 1902.
FIRST WARD.
supervisor. in the place Of A. ID. HelgesOn,
who's term Of office expires on the first day
q May. taa2
Alderman. in the place OF W b. Tulver.
for two years. whose term OF office sxp. res
on the third Tuesday OF April, 1909.
SECOND WARD.
Supervisor. in the place OF ] Henry Tate
whose term OF Office expires on the frssda
OF nay lbUls
Alderman, nor two years. in the place of
e. J. Smith. whose term OF Office expires on
the third Tuesday Of April, 1909.
THIRD WARD.
Supervisor. in the place OF Daniel Wise,
whose term Of office expires on the hrstday
Of May, 1902,
Alderman, tor two years. in the place Of j.
NJ Nuzum, whose Term Of Ofcs expires on
the third Tuesday OF April. 1909
Polling places are as follows; First ward,
City Engine House; Second ward second
story in Nichols block; Third ward north
room in Rice block.
At which time the question "for licensep
and against license" will be voted upon in
compliance with sec. l565b. K. S.
ELECTION OFFICERS.
FIRST WARD.
Inspectors. /. ID. Bennett, Ever Monson, j.
G. TObler.
Ballot clerks. J. S. McRittrick and G. ].
Chsrringt0n.
Clerks, I. 5. Griffin and n Il. Nelson.
SECOND WARD.
Inspectors. O. J. Blowers, NJ. N. Henry and
Ballot Clerks, G. Gardner and B. F.
Norris
clerks, George H. Clarke and George W.
StImble.
THIRD WARD.
Inspectors. A. s. Cobb, G. o. Andrews and
J. j. Wilsey
Ballot Clerks, Lloyd Hall and z. v. Wolfe.
Clerks, Fred Shepard and Axle Nordrum.
Polls open at z q. %. and close at D. ID.
ii. h. PACKARD, 9is.' CLERK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
La Fargo Enterprises.

Jesse Huston, Jr, sold his farm at
Ottervale to Hugh Major. 1t consists
of 200 acres and sold for 50. 900. He il
thinking Of buying a lot here in town
and building house
Prospects are bright for a greater
amount of building to be done in La
Fargo this season than ever before. Al
ready work has been commenced on
several buildings whilC others are only
waiting for good weather to set in when
they will commence.
This is the time of the year whel rail
road building takes its usual boom. One
Of the latest railroad projects is 10 run
an electric line from Union Center to
La Fargo, taking in the towns of Rock
ton, Valley, Hillsboro and Dilly. Hills
boro has long been wanting railroad.
but the present scheme of running an
electric line clear through TO here origi-
mated with some of the men at Valley,
who wouli also like read for their
town II said that all the business men
in the towns along the line are in favor
of 1t and they claim 10 be abls TO raise
500 009 among themselves toward carry
ing out tire project
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
vIRooUA BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE.
Mutual Benefit and Social Features are the Prime
Objects In View.

Vii lqua business men are moving il
the right direction to accomplish lastins
results for the town and community
which will eventually, we hope. be tht
means of bringing enterprises here anC
materially increasing our population
and commercial interests A meeting
was held last Thursday which was ad
dressed by q. ]. Williams, representing
the national retail grocers' association,
AT the close a local association of husi.
ness men was organized, officered as
follows:
president--H. u. wilupms.
Vice President--F NJ. Towner.
Secretarv-A. !. Beat
Ireasurer--Phtllip BOuttleur.
committee on constitution and y-laws-
W n. Cohand, +. Tate.
On neutrality-suspicious.. Puiver. @. NJ Thom-
pson, John side Il. Lake
On hall-Jos. Omundson, A, ID. Helgesen
Charles Kuebler.
Resolutions were adopted bv the as
soclation favoring the pure food bill now
before congress, and opposing the parcel
post measure.
An adjourned meeting of the associs-
tlon will be held Thursday evening of
this week, when it is desired that every
business man interested in the future Of
the city, or who cares to see closer social
relations prevail is urged to attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
Last Of the Course.

The closing entertainment Of the lee
re course will be given in the Opera
suse Friday evening March 81, by Lou
Beauchamp, lecturer, traveller, writer.
Lis theme will be The Sunny Side. T"
This lecture has been called One Hun
ired Laughs in one Hundred Minutes. >
1t i talk on home, love, courtship, and
popping the question, and is full of
poetry, pathos, eloquence and pure,
clean fun. Richlaud Center pronounces
this the best entertainment in her course
and letters have come from there TO
pecple of Viroqua, advising them to
hear Mr.. Beauchamp by all means.
Admission, including reserved seats,
35 and 25 cents Sale of single tickets
and reservation of seats begins Thurs
day at s o'clock a. m at Arnold q Davis
drug store. S. E. PEARSON.
Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
DIED.

at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. Harrison
smith their youngest daughter, MINTA BELLE
on the 18th inst, being years, months, II
DAYS old and the pet ora large family. IIaY-
ing always been an invalid. she had won the
love OF all the older members Of the family as
ouly few ever do and 1t was haro 10 part with
her on tne morning OF the i4ih after the fu-
neral service where Rev. II. Witherbee
oficiAted Services we're eli at the home,
goodly number following the remains with
the afflicted family, TO Brook lie cemetery,
where they buried all that WAS mortal of
their darling Minta Belle. H,J. W.
At Mendoza, Miss Lizzie McOlurg, eldest
daughter OF MIR. and Mrs Seth McClurg, aged
"a years. Remains were brought to the home
of her parents, Thursday. March 1a, where
tile funeral services were conducted by Rev
II j. Witherhee. and the body was inferred
Ia the Viruqua cemetery Quite a number OF
neighbors and friends followed the remains
with such terrible roads H.Lw
Mrs. GEORGE WISCHKLL died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs Isaac Roberts la Hills.
boro, March 10, of dropsy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
nur Rich Conner Mines.

The La Crosse Chronicle of Saturday
last makes statement concerning a
recent shipment Of ore from Avalanche
mines, as follows: Reports from Chi.
cago refinery to which was sent speci.
mems OF ore from mines of the La Crosse
Copper Mining company, show that the
ore which is taken from the company 9
mines in Vernon county, show u per
cent. pure copper, which is as good a.
any ore which has teen found IN this
part of the coun.cy. Tie net weight Of
the copper shipped 10 Cha rago was d. 34e
pounds and ont of this there were g5a
pounds, or S124 II worth of pure cop
per. 1t IL expected that a large com
many will be formed very shortly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
MARRIED

March 4 1902 at the res idence OF MIS-. E.
Powell. in the town of Viroqua. by Attorney
O. n Miushall, Mr.. ] ]. Nj. DAWSON and
Miss MATTE ]. POWELL, both Of Viroqua.
AZ the residence OF WIN, and Hattie Cole
In the town OF Clinton, March 9Th, by VIM
Doleu, ESQ, Miss JULIA COLE TO WILLIAM
HILTON, of La Farge.
In the afternoon they went TO La Fargo
where Mr.. Hilton had nice home provided
for his bride. Success 10 them is the wish or
their many friends. " NJ d
At the residence OF aud by Roger Williams,
ESQ.,, March 10 MIR. WILLIAM J. COMPTON OF
Riehland county. and Miss ALICE NC.
NAMES, OF Greenwood.
AT the residence of her daughter, Mrs. 7.
Rice In the town OF Greenwood. March $.
Mrs. CHARLES LYNCH, aged. .6S years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

republican convention for the city of vi
roqua is hereby called to meet at the City
hall of the city of Viroqua, on the 2ith day OF
March, 1902, at 7:39 O'Clock D. M, for the pur-
pose of placing in nomination candidates for
the following offices TO be voted for at at the
regular spring election to be held on 1st day
of Al pril, 1902: A mayor, clerk, city attorney,
assessor, treasurer, marshal, two constables.
Each ward will be entitled to seven delegates
in said convention
Ward GAUGES in the several wards OF the
city OF Viroaua are hereby called to meet as
follows: First ward. city hail: Second ward,
room over Seversons store in Nichols block;
Third ward, store room OF Dan Wise, on the
92nd day of March, 1902. at 700 o'clock y. m
and hold oUen for one hour for the purpose
OF putting iG nomination in each of said
wards supervisor and one alderman, and
electing seven delegates to the republican
city convention t. he held on aiarch a. 1902.
d BENNETT,
Jos, PULvER,
0rTO OTrESoE.
Republican City Committee.
Dated Virouua March H. 1872
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
More Business Changes.

A deal involving nearly $4,000 was
made in this city last Friday in the sale
of the Fortney livery barn and stock to
Nels Solverson, who Immediately took
possession. 1t is a desirable business
built up by Nels e Fortney, who con-
templates engaging with leading to-
bacco firm.
Interest of the late E. L. Coe in the
Fladden & Coe harness shop, has been
purchased by Mr.. Henrikson Of Soldiers
Grove The gentleman will move here
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
Presh Millinery al Misses Smiih

Misses Belle and Ella Smith Just re.
turned from trip to the different mil
linery houses os st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Chicago and Milwaukee, from which
they have chosen the latest novelties.
They have large stock of new goods
ranging in price to suit the demands of
all trade. A few goods left over from
last season closed out at reduced prices
Store will be open before Easter No
special opening, but display through
ont the season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
PronertY Sales at Auction.

On account of extreme bad weather
the sale Of Louis Larson, on the old
Hammond farm near this city, was post
poned till next Saturday, when it will
take place. Interested parties are ad-
monished Of the fact.
Mrs. John Abrahamson will sell at
auction on her farm seven miles west Of
Viroqua, Wednesday, April 2, all her
personal property, consisting Of stock,
imulements. etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
MI -7about aow friends and HelgAbors
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION

A convention Of the republican eIecto rs OF
the Third congressional district OF wisconsin
is hereby called to meet In the city of Ian
caster, Grant county Thursday, Aprn "a at
10 O'Clock a. m, for the purpose of placing in
nomination a republican candidate for mem
Der of congress, for said district, and for the
transaction of such other business as may
pr perry come before the convention.
The basis of representation viii be one ~
delegate for each two hundred and ffty votes
cast for the republican candidate for con
gress n nineteen hundred, and one % dele
gate for each major fraction thereof The
several counties In the district are entitled
to representation AS follows: Crawford del
egates, Grant %, Iowa lS. Juneau H. Richland
10, Saak lG, Vernon Is.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Dated March I 1912
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
strikee A Rieh FInd.

Il was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility
writes F. J. Green Of Lancaster, n. IL.
No remedy helped me until / began
using Electric Bitters, which did me
more good than all the medicines / ever
used. They have also kept my wife IN
excellent health for years. She says FL
ectric Bitters are just splendid for fe-
male troubles, that they are q grand
tonic and invigorator for weak. run
down women No other medicine cad
take its place in our family Try them.
Only SOC. Satisfaction guaranteed by
A. J. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
Farm House Burned.

During the high wind of Friday last.
the frame dwelling on the place of Lewis
Knutson, near Bristow, was destroyed
by fire, together with its contents, includ-
ing a number Of bushels of potatoes and
other vegetables in the cellar, and rs
bushels Of wheat in the chamber. Mr.
and Mrs. Knutson were away from
home, the grandmother and young
child being present. The loss is above
$500 No insurance. 1t is hard blow
TO the young couple
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
COMMENCED TO WARM UP.
Interest and Rivalry Shown In City Campaign
More Candidates Announce Their Desires

Up to date no republican has express
longing for the nomination for mayor
to be bestowed by the convention Of
next Monday night For other places
on the ticket there is renewed interest
and hustling o. account Of other en-
gagements Ed NJ. Minshall withdrew
from what appeared a unanimous nomi-
nation for city clerk, and Fl. E. Packard
and Geo. H. Clarke announce their can
didacy for the position. Otto Otteson
is the third gentlemen to enter the field
for treasurer J. NJ Nuzum enters the
list for assessor,
In the wards additional names are
made to the aldermanic struggle w.
H. Pulver in the Fist, o. II. Helgeson
in the Second, and Jos. Omundson in
the Third.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
A Cood Year,s flperatIons

The Eewry dairy and creamery asso-
ciation held its first annual meeting on
Saturday :ast nd members are congrat-
ulAting them elves over the years re-
sul5s. The institution is the investment
of s.. 760. Its product for the seasoli
was Sf2, ,5S5. 80 Officers elected for the
ensuing year are:
prpsident---E. B jomatad.
Wee Prseident~s stenerson.
secretary "A. II Peterson.
TFessurer--Oie Olson.
Trustees--J. B. johnson, John Anderson
z o UALen. Ole A. Eierke. a. Nelson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
Neighboripg Newspaper Personals.

The Prairie dn Chen Union has re-
turned to its old.time form and abandon.
cd the magazine size.
The Westby lines bas been material.
ly improved geographically and in news
service under the new proprietor, Mr.,
Bum, whose work tells that he is q
printer and good localizer.
Hillsboro has new paper, the Enter.
prise. by Walter o. Shear, a native Of
the village The fir t number reaches
our table, and is creditabie local sheet
There is no room for two papers at Hills
boro. This new candidate for public
favor makes nine newspapers in Vernon
county
+. r Haines, who recently retired
from the Westby Times, has opened 8
job office at Cashton.
The Lansing Mirror has closed its
fiftieth year of publication. and grows
better with age Geo. W. Metcalf. well
known here, has been at the Mirror helm
for about half the period of publication.
]. F. and l. Z. Cooley, at one time
proprietors of the De Soto Herald, have
started publication of paper at Grand
Rapids, this state, called the Wisconsin
Valley Leader
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

We are about to give possession TO our
successor and desire to close up all ac-
counts not later than April 10. All in
debted to us for furniture will take p
tice and be prompt in making settlement
OTTO OTTkSoN 81 Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
Stnrk Pasfnre

] have first class pasture with plenty
of running water, four miles from town.
Terms cattle So per season. horses IS
cents per month. No other horse pes
ture joining it. Stock will be looked
after and salted A G.. JASPERsON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
DIVISION NEcEssIrArRs SETTLEMENT

Havi' dissolved partnership in the
furniture and undertaking business it is
necessary that all accounts due us he
settled not later than April Is. After
that date claims viii be placed in the
hands of an attorney.
PuI.VER &s CALL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
VIROouA TOWN CAUCUS.

A republican caucus for the town of Viro-
qua for the purpose of nominating a town
ticket, will be held in the city halt in Niro-
qua, Saturday, March 90. at 2o'clock p. M.
ORDER Town COMMITTEE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
lIsnlar Of peaufiful Thinrr.

Mrs. Il G. Henderson wishes to an
nounce that her stock Of spring and sum
mer millinery has arrived and her open
ing will occur on Friday and Saturday
of this week, all day. Everybody cor
daily invited. Parz Hotel block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
Tobacco Land for Rent.

have for rent on shares land suitable
for tobacco growing in Iowa, and island
land adjacent 10 Lansing Address
PETER RISER, Lansing. Iowa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
VIII Go West

For this reason my household effects
must be sold Immediately. Bargains
for ALL Come quick. Four doors east
Of Viroqua Touring mill.
FL s. CHAPMAN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
TRRRn RnR kAIP

A variety OF choice young apple trees
to close out at half price. Call on h.
T. Benson, Viroqua, on Barney farm
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
Examination on Agricultural Topics.

The elements of agriculture are a new
factor in examination questions for Yer.
non county. Supt Gardner submitted
them at his examination this spring.
The Questions are practical. For infor-
nation of public we are permitted &c
print the same, as follows:
What conditions ara necessary that
seed may grow readily?
Explain how plants get their noErish-
ment
What do we mean by saying 6. plant
is an annual, bis nnial or pelannial ?
Name three of each kind
What is the soil and how is it made
Discuss the different ki:ds OF soil and
relative value of each for plants
What is meant by ti,lage7 What does
cultivation do for the plant2
What is meant by poor soil? Rich
soil2 How do rich soils become poorY
Give remedy for the latter.
Write on the grasses, their character.
istics, and their value as farm crops
Name five grasses used for pasture and
hay Name four raised for grain
Name some injurious insects; the
plants on which they feed aud tell how
they may b. destroyed
What is meant by rotation of cropsl
Give reasons why rotation should be
employed