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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
A GOOD WHOLESOME LECETuRE
Governor Hoard Treats on False Geniilisy
and Foolish Pride.

The curse of modern society is this
striving by young men and women after
some employment that they call gen
teel. " Girls will engage in cit, SSeare
where they must stand on their feet all
day, receive pitifully lJw wages and
dress far beyond their means, rather
than engage in work that win bring
them far better enumeration. They
think, silly mortals. that the store is
genteel, while the other is not.
Young men are hunting for some
place on a mail car or a clerkship in a
government office, or something else
that they think is a little more genteeI
than straight honest work. They are
blinded to their own future development
for such employments usually end by
making a man smaller in eVery element
of his being Working on a farm as
hired man, with a clear eve to the
making of a broadguage, successful
farmer, is thousand times more likely
TO land a young man in a position Of
wealth and large confidence among his
fellow, in forty years.
The song Give Me Soft Place for
My Lazy Bones, is unconsciousIy sung
by host Of young people nowadays,
And yet, such a spirit is like a fire in
side mousse 1t burns out and DESTROYS
that which is most precious 10 the pur-
poses oil lIfe. The power of Initiative,
the ability to set ones self at any kind
of work and see all the possibilities
there are in it, to grow under such
discipline to larger capacity, never
comes TO these 'soft-snap" people.
They have set their faces toward the
little end of the horn and there is where
they will come out in time
A good, wholesome, honest, hired
girl, who loves her work and puts honor
and conscience into it, is worthy of the
highest respect, for she is doing the
thing that builds courage, skill and USE
fulness of character. In reality. to be
a fine cook and skillful housekeepeY is
the most ''genteel'' thing a woman can
do. Already is the tide of appreciation
for such things setting in among all
sensible people.
To work for living work hard, but
work with brain and skill, is the highest
attribute of manhood and womanhood.
To dawdle at something easy aud gen
teel is a sure sign of daft, weak mind
and spirit Every resolute. worthy
young man aud woman should shun
this idea of gentility in their work as
they would the plague.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
ManY Real Estate Chanaes.

The Vernon County Land Company
reports real estate transfers as follows
for the past week:
r. j. Bangle to Hans Barstad 240
acres in the town of Harmony
Orlando Lieurance to Theodore Bek-
kun, 80 acres on Pleasant Ridge
Sever Thompson to VIM. II. Leonard,
so acres in the town Of jefferson
VIM. Leonard to Thos. A. Tolrud.
Residence property at Cambridge, Wis.
S. j. Scriven to A. J. Beat, residence
property in the city of Viroqua
d. F. Mains to Sever Thompson. 483
acres in the town Of Jefferson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03

p At the home OF the t}ide1 nar ntg. IN Neathy.
March II hy Rev GulbHnde Mr Potter ol.al
Minus ard Mis- Balu3a Pelon. both Of Wesuy.
Two horse buyers wil visit Nmoqaa
next Saturday.
Shepard Sisters orchestra at Opera
hall, Saturday evening
Call and see the nice linc of cot tagc
doors at Tibbits-Cameron's.
Mrs. Chas, F. Chase Of La Fargo
is Che guest at the home of NJ D. Chase
John S. Robson has returned from
Texas, where he spent several weeks.
The r. II. Drake family moved
into their new home or Maple street
Tuesday
John Weber and family have moved
into the Espeseth house south Of the
city limits
Folding street go-carts with re-
clining back and lench rubher-tire
weeeis, Only $500
Ottesan & Stcepherg
Hans. T. Fortney has disposed Of
his l20 acre farm in jhc town Of Frank
lin to Ole l.. Thompson lie is of on "a
land inspecting tour iu northern Wis
cousin.
Try q bottle Of Luslre" furniture
polish. Can be used on the finest of
furniture With perfect safety Your
money refunded if you are not satisfied.
Ottesan & Stccnherg
Chairman SeIhach of Stark g. O.
Smith of kickapoo, j Nj Clark Of
Mound Park G. II IBartels Of Genoa,
with many Others WIN were callers at
the Censor office today
II. l Williams aad wife, Frank
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
DEMONSTRATES OUR PROSPERITY.
Viroqua Banks Make Phenomenal In
ereaSes During Past Two Months.

The financial status of a community
is best demonstrated in her banking in
stitutions the deposits of safety where
people place in and draw out their sur
plus money. If this be literally true
Viroqua make a showing that is most
creditable. By today's statements,
published in another column. wonder
fully prosperous tale is told for this
community. The Bank of Viroqua
shows resources of 1858, ia, 10, or an
increase Of $135, 56S. 62 in two months.
The First National has, during the same
period, and since changing form to
National. increased S73, 9S3, IS. and its
resources are shown to be 1924. 751, %.
Total increase of two banks $2l0, $50. :
So. This is certainly a condition that
displays the solidity of our banks and
thrift of the community.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
Mrs. Bowen of Madison, was at tn,

MRS. Bowen OF Madison, was at the
Congregational parsonage as the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. j. E. Sarles.
Miss Matte Holland returned TO
her home near Soldiers Grove after a
three weeks visit with friends here.
The latest Patterns of magazine
and plate racbs now on display at Otte-
son & SteerDerg's furniture store.
Emil Lie returned on Sunday from
q visit WITH parents at Stoughton, and
a brother at Ironwood, Michigan.
August Smith was called to Mil
waukee on Monday, by the death of his
brother-in-law, James Lyttle, former
citizen of Viroqua.
''Lustre!'' aLustrer' 'Lustret'
Yes, that's the polish we use. We will
guarantee that you will use no other il
YOU give 'Lastre" a trial.
Otteson & Steenberg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Morrison have
moved to Cashton, where Mr. Morrison
will be engaged in the jewelry business
with Mr. G. c. Coe. Viroqua is sorry
to lose them as citizens.
j. Henry Bennett, attorney and
counselor at law, Viroqua Will prac-
tice in all state and federal courts. De
positions and conveyancing. CONNER
cial collections. Local and long distance
phones in office.
The handicap wrestling match at
Westby, Saturday night, between Lex
Clayton rnd Tommy Burk, resulted in
favor Of Burk, Clayton failing to throw
his opponent three times in an hour.
Another match will be held in Viroqua
in about two weeks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03

A wedding that pleasantly involved
two prominent families of our county
took place at the residence of Mrs.
Christian Morterud in the village of
Bl0omingdale. on the afternoon of
March Goth, when Mr.. Albert Mockrud
OF the town Of Viroqua, to Mics Clara
Morterud, both natives of me same
nei@hborhood, and young people of the
highest character. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Halvorsen in the
presence of sixty relatives and guests.
The bridesmaids were Iilah and Thelma
Morterud, nieces and Matilda md Caro-
lme Mnrterud, sisters of the bride, and
Eva Mockrud. sister - the groom
Oliver Mockrud attended his brother
as groomsmar. Miss Larson of La
Crosse presided at the piano and played
the wedding march. A wedding dinner
followed the ceremony.
Mr.. MoekruG is proprietor of the
Bloomiugdale feed mill The happy
couple will reside in the village, where
their friends are numbered only by
their acquaintance, who wish them a
long. prosperous and happy welded life.
Take your repairs to Sam, Inc jew
eler.
James Mccall is home for a few
days
Miss stromstad has gone to Coon
Valley.
Mrs. & lard Fortney is visiting in
Elroy.
Satisfaction guaranteed by Sam,
the Jewelcr
Miss Lewis Kollock is spending her
vacation in Red Wing, Minnesota.
Miss Gcaevieve Harris entertained
the girls n and E. club, Thursday
evening.
Herman WoIfg1nm. who has been
attending school in Sparta, came home,
Saturday.
Lutte Purdy left, Tuesday, for the
state Of North Dakota to look after his
land claim
Prof. and Mrs. August Smith of
Cashton. visited with Mrs. NJ. f, Og-
den a couple Of days.
Miss Ethel Nuzurn returned to APP
pleton after spending a two weeks va
cation with her parents.
Oscar Natwick was accompanied
home from Madison by his friend, Mr..
De Camp Of Lansing, Michigan.
Mr. Campbell and family viii move
into the John Weber house. which was
recently purchased by W. F. Linde-
mann Jr.
Never before have we been able to
display such varied assortment of go
carts ~ at present. If you need one
call early while the assortment is COM
plete. Otteson a. Steenberg.
Ludwig Sandsmark and A. j. Beat
have purchased an interest with Thos.
A. Tolrad in the Vernon County Land
Go. This makes an exceptionally strong
firm of real estate hustlers, ard one
that, we believe. win merit the conf
dencc of the people of Vernon and
neighb0riug counties. Mr.. Tolrld ex-
poets soon to start on trip into several
northwestern states with a view to
securing options on desirable lands for
Vernon county parties He expects TO
ren IN away about three orfour weeks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
DEATH NOTICES.
soLFEsT oTTEsoN.

In the town Of Sterling the old home for forty
four years and where the family Of daughters and
son were horn and reared. Safeat Otteson honor
ed citizen and upright man and neighbor passed
10 his long home, leaving wife tfree daughters
and son. The children are Otto Otteson ana Mrs
T. 7. Sanwick Of Viroaua, Mrs. T l.. Toliefsan
Of Waterloo Iowa. and Mrs A. l.. FHkke of Rudd
Iowa. After long suffering death came on Friday
last, funeral and burial conducted al North West
Prairie church Monday, hy Rev. Hendricks
The church crowded by old nsiphbors and
friends Mr. Ocesoo was born in Norway 10
years ago. coming 70 America in In 1896 He lived
just and upright life and hegueaths @ posterity
an hunorcd name
EHoLA ANNETTE Coz nRiCu was born in Spring.
Vile, September II, 1877 died al Rugby North
Dakota. March 13. 1907. Of heart failure She was
one Of family Of six girls. four of whom are iiv-
ing Mrs Jennie Hunter. Mrs Hannah Van Dyke
Of Granville. North Dakota. Mrs. Edith Jennings
Miss Sadie Goldrick of Rugby. Her early life was
spent as teacher in public schools Of Wisconsin
until she was about thirty years Of age when her
parents moved 10 ONO. In the spring 0f 1880. she
went 20 North Daisota where shf, continued the
occupation Of teaching.
At Readstown March D. Epeiine, thirteen
months old daughter of Mr. ana Mrs, u. p. Bux-
ton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
PoR sALF-GoOp BARGAIN.

ANY FARM OF 100 ACRES IN TOWN STARK:
IVA about 41a miles from LaFarge, Wis. More
than one-haf has been cultivated. Plenty of good
timber springs and creeks Well suited for dairy
and tobacco purposes. Near church and schoo
h use Price reasonable For particulars adj
aoess l. D. GLENN, An u Arbor, Mich
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03

Andrew Olson, who lives near Ava
lanchc. attempted to commit suicide,
last Saturday, by taking into his
stomach large quantities af arsenic.
DR.. Surenson and Sheriff Silbaugh were
called 10 the scene and did what was in
their power to relieve the man. At
present Olson is improved but auifers
much from the effects of his rash act.
lie viii probably recover.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03

WE HAVE DECIDED TO APPOINT A DEAL
w er in every Wisconsin town liberal PROPOSE
ton embracing improved Edison PhGnographs.
10 the first applicant McGREAL BRoTHERs. Fac
tofy Jobts.ra Milwaukee, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE BARGAI

DEsIROus OF DEVoTING MY TIME I, MY
Dother business ntsrests.I / offer for sale my hotel
property Ia city Of Virodua. Terms made known
er fsSI,1est CHRIS DRAGNE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
WILL BUY HORSES NExT SATURDAY.

XYJANTD. A CARLOAD OF HORSES. MARES
w From 200 to ]. sOn pounds. four 10 ten years
old. Will be In Viroqua 10 bay on SATURDAY,
APRIL 9Th. Bring them along. J. L. HENBE-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
AND MULES
. WANTED. APRIL 3

WIN be n Viroqua, Saturday, April
g, for the nurpose Of buying horses and
mules; hOrea weighing from 900 to p
900 pounds, four years and up.
JAS. GILLESPIE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
The Worlds Greatest Movers.

j. Har Basel and his worlds greatest
moving pictures delighted large
audiences at the Congregational church.
Mr. Basel has made this city several
times in the past and always gets a
cordial welcome His pictures and
views are as fine as any We have ever
seen. Come again Mr.. Basel Amigo
Republican, Nov. 1906.
Don't miss this wonderful picture
show at the opera house April s, and
10. Everybody remembers J. Har
Basel and his wonderful pictures here
in 1905. This is his second new outfit
since then; moving pictures without
flicker or vibration, with realistic me-
chanical and vocal effects Two children
admitted on one fifteen cent ticket,
also one lady and gent or two ladies ad-
mitted on one paid reserved seat ticket.
General admission 25 cents. Reserved
seats 35 cents. 1t is 20 laugh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
PAY UP NOW 4!

DARTIRs INDEBTED TO ME ARE NOTIFIED
TO call at the store Of T. o. Mork and set To-
fter April 18th all accounts unpaid will be left
with a collector WIN PEAvY. Viroqua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
Bits of Local News
sessss~ssessssssssss
EARLY SPRING.

Once more the Heavenly Power
Makes all things new.
And utomes the red -piowe Il hill
Wan ioHug biuc;
! he black birds h-ve their wills.
The throstles tJo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03

At MS farm one mile west of Monu-
ment Rock, I. Gorreil win sell at pub
lic auction his live stock, vehicles, etc. +,
on Saturday next, commencing at |
d rtotra{.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03

J. w. Cade: Il have tested the
tobacco seed sent me from the Uniyer-
sity experimental station and find it all
right have used it for some seasons
past and it has always proven first
class. do not believe there is any
cause for uneasiness about the seed
sprouting, but it is always wise and
safe precaution to test all kinds of
seeds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
Anctinn Sales.

II. \. Bangle will offer at auction
sale at his farm one mile south Of
Newton next Tuesday, a large amount
of live stock and farm utensils.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
More Cyclone

The celebrated pat. 1T flour at 81 per
sack at 7. Boufleur's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03

t5sirs. Chas Storer, Linneus, No:
THE Censor is always a welcome vi
sitor as we get a great deal of news
through its columns. 1t is quite warm
here. Oats sowing has been in pro-
gress for q week The pastures are
green and the earlier garden stuffs are
all planted. Missouri will have another
peach crop if nothing happens fron this
on. There is one thing the people are
pretty sure Of here and that is fruit,
OF course peaches fail sometimes, but
there is plenty without them. The
Wisconsin people here are all reason
ably prosperous and happy, we believe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
SD % Written % the Censor.

0. l. Stromland: Il have tested,
thoroughly, seed received from the
state experimental station and find it
q No. l. An the neighbors have found
the same result. "
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03

We frame pictures. A new line of
just in.
Otteson & Steenberg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
BANK STATEMENTS.


nEPORT OF THE COSDpTToN or THE
IL First National BANK ri Vir,,ona IN tha state
Of Wisconsin Al the close Of business Marrf, 81
1907 49,
RESOURCES
Verlrafls afe,,reg and nns,~,,re5 i9 T.
o. s. Bonds 10 secure Circulation y ffo 90
Premiums on u s Bfnds e2S a0
Ranking housp furniture and Gyturea : "a M
Duo frou National Banks (not reserve
asentsl ..e....... 227s 50
Uus t tItll s 2esate M itilha ana hahkefs @sG5s ~
i e tl'. III 3ipiVE'd . w t'fi y atse''t "+.aI S
49, - - ,it t o's ~ s; 'l iSiili ~ ~,
s. Sotes ol 1ther @ Natlonal banks sl5 ~
rcrte ass 90
zen, esi3t> ,s,,,,,. it,,,,...,,.,.. is' ~
Specie - - Ia "a
Legal-tender notes $40 90 1859 20
Redemption fund with y. S. Treasurer
n, 70 pet cent ol eiseulat}oh' ...-..-.- e52 ~ ~
D"e if"1l insurance. f' NUNS -s't9 90
Total .-.+.. .,...... ..-....... .S32ff5l .
LIABILITIES
CanifaI stock maid ir & ~ naa IN
Jndiyidej profit hess ,.xpenscs and
taxes paid ....- 8e23 40
National Bank notes outstanding shl0 %
deosita seleet ~ - u ,i oi9 ~ S 9,
Neila'" ce''i''''''S o' "eI'S'' gu VOL s-. q
ios'', - -.--'.s..s ->o4i''' %
STATE or WISCONSIN,, -
County of vernon
- T.. I,aekard' 0asher oi the ahoye-uau1ed
nanS. = M, q" '3e',m$ '',l ttc L'ss sthtensht
=" '"' I" '' r. T., y Sars.yI, I't t,hi,t
Subscribed and syo.7 10 before me- this 2stb
day Of March, 1897. s. r. PoEARD
Correct Attest: II. P. PRocron H. + PRocTon
JE W S PROCTOR Directors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03
MARRIEn

At the home Of the bride uar, nts, ia Westby.
March 2t hy Rev GulbU0den Mr Potter Olson
Minus ani Miss Halma Peterson both 0f WestiN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-03

Id EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
u First National Bank at Viroqua IN the State
of Wisconsin. at the close of business March %
1907.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

Why. don't you advertise pants
and vests'r' asked . dealer In .
DOWNTOWN place the other day. Il
should suppose It would be quite -
well to call them trousers and waist
ccats." He looked at me for . mo-
meut and said: II advertise pants
and vests because II I advertised -
you suggest half and probably more
of those who come In here to trade
would not know what meant"-Boe
IN Evening Record.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25
Knew an Abovs n

what do you understand by cat.
aractS" the new teacher Of Number
Two asked willy Straw. The answer
came promptly: Its the IRE milne
down It Daleville Corners." he said In
broathiess haste to impart his knowl-
edgs. But II leaks some. and It isn't
half - good looking ~ the Torrent,
either. You Just wait till parade day
and you'1l zee, teachsri"-Youth's
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

4 A. De Weess. . Kingman farm
- placed seventy young chickens,
5ast Matched. near the bank Of .
pad. tying the old hens with strings
- mat hey could get to the waters
e1ge. n three days his seventy
eaickeus dwtndlsd to sig. An invest.
oAtion revealed the fact that frogz
bad eatsa Tie ohickens.-Kansas City
touSnal.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

4 0iamsse lover must announce his
1fst visit to his lady love four months
b advance, and when the day arrives
end he proposes the maiden must wait
lecorously for two hours before diving
hin her answer. although she surely
has decided before his arrival. What
would impetuous American lovers
Aink Of such proceedingsf
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25
sleep and Memory.

Seven hours Of sleep II the mini
mum amount required by the average
person. according to Prof. Weygand Of
TIE University Of Wurzburg. He A.
esrtained experimentally that reduc-
lion Of the usual period Of sleep BY
three hours diminishes the power Of
the memory BY one-half. Fasting. he
found. had . much less injurious Of
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25
Had Learned the Words.

II was . lecture on health. delivered
before roomful Of working girls.
The word oxygen had been used. In
nsdiatsly one Of the girls ratified out
g1ibly: II know-oxygen. hydrogen.
nitrogen" well. what do you know
about themf" asked the nurse. "oh.
! dunno nothin' about EN-. but We
Learnt EN- at school," was the answer.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

UnssiFshnsss 81 oood Manner.
Good manners mean good heart, for
= stands to reason that one care be
leing things for others. the little
eAings that 20 to make life easy. rub
"a the rough places and make life
mere comfortable for others. unless
others be thought Of before ones self.
-Chicago American.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

The farmers' clubs Of England give
. high price for magpies. Jays and 9Th
- birds that prey on eggs and fiedg-
nngs. The result IL an abnormal
number Of small birds that damage
the crops. At = recent meeting Of
ne Board Of Agriculture in England
he experts could not agree as to
whether birds. on the whole, did more
good than harm.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

Paupee Dice Of overoatIn0.
a very remarkable thing happened
h IN English almshouse last Christ
mas. One Of the inmates died Of
ovsrsating. something that has never
Aappsnsd before in England. Said .
nurss. in tsstifying to the death: 1.-THE
old man had . second helping Of plum
pudding and died happy"
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25
Dry RaInstsrns.

b he Colorado desert there are
ra1netoFns during which not . drop
= water touches the earth. The rain
81 - seen falling from the clouds
high above. but when It reaches the
~, DRY air beneath the clouds II h
entirely absorbed. These strange
saiAstoFns take place In regions
WAsrs The thermometer often regis
toes In aegrees In the shade.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

Spurious Articles In Museums.
Il has been said by more than one
authority that, II all the articles in
sur museums and some Of the great
private collections were examined and
thoroughly ovsrhauled BY experts. It
would b found that . great proper
tiou were spurious.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

John Coward. . Pontsfract (nng.)
1Azmer. had the best Of excuses for not
appearing In time to prosecute At the
Dolice court one day this week. He
eaid hs had been fetched home be-
eanss . SOW had got loose. and had
. stsrA chase Of three miles before
~ could round up the obstinate beast
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

Lung TINS 3U1Io1h0 MemoFJaIs
The Rev. Henry Francis Lyle. whose
hymn. abide With Me-" il one Of he
most precious to Christian hearts. was
vicar Of Lower Brixham. Thirty years
ago an attempt wa made to rebuild
he old church ~ . memorial to him.
Bone progress was accomplished. and
now . Anal effort IL being made 10
1nisA the tower.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

Tree That Grow In sandhlIis.
Trees that will grow in sandhills
~ without irrigation are the latest
- forestry. In the course of half z
ooatury forests are expected to cove
- waste regions Of the west.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

insanity 10 Hereditary.
my per osnt Of tho insanity In
AGiana 10 ascribed to hsredity BY 70
osat oncial investigation.
The Lamar register., 1907-12-25

osabs Without sense Of Hearing.
oBaho - ~ - snsll. bat ea1aet