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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
MUST ROTATE ON BALLOT
Ballots in Each Voting Precinct 10 be
Different at Primaries

The ballots to be used in the coming
primary election will be printed accord
ing to the new scheme for rotating the
names of the several candidates for
each office. The law passed by the last
legislature goes into effect this wear
and requires the clerk of each county
to arrange in alphabetical and numeri-
cal order all the voting precincts of the
county, and then 10 arrange the names
of the candidates for each Office in al
phabetical order. In printing the bal
lots the candidates names are to an-
pear in alphabetical order in the first
precinct, but in the second precinct the
first name on the ballot must be trans
ferred to the foot Of the list and in each
succeeding precinct the names are to
be changed in the same way. The bal
lots will therefore be different in the
different precincts and each candidate
will have his name at the top of the
list in part of the voting precincts.
In previous primary elections it has
been found that the candidate whose
name was at the top of the list had an
advantage over the others, because
many voters who are not acquainted
with the candidates or their merits,
mark the first one and let it go at that.
1t is expected that the rotation of
names will give all candidates an equal
chance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
Viroaua Has Prominent Vi.itors

Accompanied by the president of the
state board of control of Wisconsin, a
party consisting of Secretary Butler,
Rev. Father Gaskill and Attorney FL
rich, members of the state board of
control of Indiana, and DIR. Terfiinger,
superintendent of the state hospital at
indianapolis, visited our county asylum.
Thew arrived over the St Paul railway
last evening and with Col. G. NJ. Butt,
president of the board of trustees, were
entertained at dinner by Superintend-
ent Wilkins. They departed for La
Crosse this morning, The purpose Of
their visit to this state is to investigate
our system for the care Of the insane.
with the purpose in view Of adopting
the system for the state Of Indiana.
They will visit all state and a number
of eountyInstitutions in order to receive
information at first hand of their man
agement and advantages Of the system.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
VERY DAMAGING FARM PESTS
How to Get Control of Quack Grass and
Canada Tk;stles

The two most serious noxious weeds
Z l Wisconsin are quack grass and Can
: da thistles, and they are very difficult
eradicate, says Prof. A. l.. Stone of
: 'e Agricultural Experiment Station of
= e University of Wisconsin in a new
ocular of information Just issued.
While a number of weeds are causing
serious losses to Wisconsin farmers,
these two are the most serious and
should be kept under most rigid con-
troll.
HOW THE WEEDS SPREAD
Quack grass multiplies by seeds and
rootstocks, chiefly by means of the lat
ter. The rootslacks or underground
stems are very hardy and when cut
and dragged over the fields by farm
tools new plant springs up from each
piece of the rootstock. The seeds may
be threshed with grain and distributed
with 1t to other farms or may be car
ried in hay.
The Canada thistle is spread in much
the same way as quack grass. The
seeds each bear a tuft of down by
which they are carried long distances
on the wind. The thistle also has roots
which will produce plants from each
piece when cut and distributed over the
fields by farm tools.
METHODS OF CONTROL
Quack grass is most hardy and any
method which will control it will get
rid of Canada thistles also. For large
areas clean cultivation of the field eth
er with or without a crop is the most
effective method A badly infested
field should be clean cultivated or fall
lowed throughout a season. The soil
should be pillow n four times or more,
deep enough to reach the horizontal
roots. If a crop Of corn is grown the
next season and thoroughly titled the
weeds will probably be completely
killed. The field should be watched
closely and any stray plants which may
have escaped hoed out. A spring
tooth harrow is better than disc har-
row for such cultivation.
On small areas the quack grass and
thistles may be killed by covering with
tar paper or heavy building paper,
which Is weighted down with stones or
earth. Canada thistleB do not thrive in
an alfalfa field which in moved several
times each season. Scattering plants
may be killed by cutting off thu plant
at the surface Of the earth and putting
handful of salt on the root. Gast line
has also been used successfully for tais
purpose.
The noxious weeds are spreading 80
rapidly and causing such serious losses
on many Wisconsin farms that special
care should be exercised by farmers,
says professor Stone, to check these
serious weed pests. Cooperation among
the farmers Of community and the
State Experiment Station will give
most satisfactory results. The station
will aid any farmer in eradicating bad
weeds where the situation is serious
and beyond his control.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24

When the filled cheese evil threatened
the existence of the Wisconsin cheese
business, Samuel A. Cook, then a rep
resentative in congress, saw The evil
and rose to the occasion. Carefully
preparing a bin, and the arguments
to back it up, he introduced his bill
and worked so long and so hard that it
became law. That law saved the
dairy interests of Wisconsin, so far as
cheese is concerned, and was a wonder
full stimulus to the dairy industry.
But it was not all that Samuel A.
Cook did for the farming and dairy in
terests. He worked for pure seed and
Tor pure food willie in congress, and
since then as a member of the National
Dairymen's association and the Wis
consin Ruttermakers' and the Wiscon-
sin Cheesemakcrs' associations. has
worked for the betterment of the
dairying industry, for higher standards
and for higher grade products, for
the greater productivity of the soil and
the betterment of farm life and farm
work.
A man who will do these things is
certainly friend of the dairymen and
the farmers. He is man who can do
lungs anu VINO mas proved IL Dy uOlnE
things. Samuel A. Cook knows the
problems of farm and dairy life, and
owning and operating a model dairy
farm himself, knows how to solve these
problems.
Mr.. Cook g services to Wisconsin have
meant millions to the farmers and
dairymen of the state and they will re-
member those services when they vote
at the primary election September 6,
1910.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by the Cenaor's
Live Correspondents
GENOA.

GENOA, August 20. Miss Emily
Johnson of La Crosse is a guest of her
relatives here MIR. Costing of Viro-
qua called in town Saturday Mrs.
Thos. Powers took her little baby 10
La Crosse last week for medical treat
ment and is now greatly improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Magee of Chicago are
visiting relatives here. Several i'm
town have been sick the past week.
Mrs. Jennie Hockenberry and children
of Viroqua are visiting her brother John
Morris and family here. Miss May
kimball came down from TrempeaIeau
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs Charley De-
Haven and little son are guests of rel
atives here. Mrs. Oliver came down
from La Crosse on Sunday. Mr.. Oliver
has. been here for some time with his
daughter Mrs. Chas Elgar. His health
is quite improved since he suffered a
stroke Of paralysis. Mrs. Art De-
mander took her little daughter to De-
Soto to the doctor as she has been hav-
ing assesses very bad Miss Ruth
Laylan of La Crosse is visiting her sis
ter Mrs. Thos. Powers Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Patterson and little son spent last
week at Madison. Veronica Loeffiad
visited her aunt at Homer. Minnesota,
the past week, returning home on Sun
day "A ball game was played here
Sunday between the Blue Labels of La
Crosse and Genoa mGe, score being 8
to III in favor of latter. MISSISSIPPI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
WHEATLAND.

RED MOUND, August ~. Plenty of
rain now and late crops doing nicely
Last Saturday we gathered at Central
church to pay our last respects and is-
ten TO the beautiful sermon preached
by Rev, Mr.. lanes in honor of Mrs.
Fosdic, one of our pioneer women, who
rests at last from her labors and pa
tient suffering from paralysis. Deceas-
ed was one of superior intellect, of a
noble and sympathetic nature. She will
be lonC remembered by her old AZ
quaintances who deeply sympathize
with the bereaved family in the loss Of
a devoted mother. Her grandson Har-
vey Cole Of La Crosse visited her a few
days previous to her death There
win be scciable next Thuraday even
ing at Chris. Larson's. G. II. Sallan-
der and family have ali recovered from
the measles except the baby, who il
nearly well Mrs. Dozee, the black
smiths wife is expected to visit in the
neighborhOod this week mana. Mrs. H.
MeElwee is visiting her sister Mrs. w.
X. Haverly. and friends also John
Thayer Of Viroqua and Mrs. Helen Bat
ties of Retreat visited their sister Mrs
l.. f. Miller last Saturday afternoon.
Miss Lavina Oliver of Victory is hired
to teach our school the coming year.
Coon WILL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
THINGS HAVE ENLIGHTENED UP

The late copious rains have brought
cheer and more hopefulness to our peO-
pie and revived vegetation wonderfully.
10 has stimulated corn very much. given
life to pastures and otherwise assisted
growth in whatever crops that have not
matured. The limited number of fields
and ''patehes" of tobacco that survived
the torrid period of three months dura-
ton have been greatly strengthened
and new growth is realized. Topping
has been going on for many days and
some Of the weed will be ready for the
knife and the spud before many days.
OF the conditions in other growing
sections Of the state the Edgerton To-
baeco Reporter comments: "Copious
rains fell over the greater portion of
the tobacco sections of the state early
in the week, putting an end TO one Of
the most severe droughts ever known
TO this state. The tobacco fields have
responded so quickly under the influence
of the warm days following, that with
one or two timely rains yet to come,
there is encouragement that considera-
BILE binder leaf may yet be harvested.
Tobacco IL such a recuperative crop
that some surprises may be in store
for US. The coming two weeks will
certainly determine what the harvest
will be.
The later set fields might develop
larger leaf, but then favorable curing
season and late fall would be neces-
sary to see it through. As a usual
thing September nights are too cool TO
promote the ripening of late tobacco
and the danger of frosts is always pre-
sent to contend with. So far the ele-
ments seem decidedly against a sat
isfactory tobacco crop this year. From
the very beginning Of the season the
grower has been PLAYING in hard luck. !"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
CHURCH NOTES

Services next Sunday morning at II
O'Clock at the United Lutheran church
near Folsom and meeting of the young
peoples society in the afternoon at the
home of Nils Simonson. Lecture by
Rev. Finstad and mr. Aase. Good pro-
gram and refreshments.
Under the auspices of the Epworth
league, Rev. Chas. T.. Buffers will jec-
ture at the Nj. Il. church at 8 .. M,
Friday of this week, on the subject.
Some little differences between Eur
ope and America. Admission l5c and
Toe.
The young peoples society and the
parochial school of the Zion congrega-
ton will gather for picnic three
fourths Of a mile below the Seas branch
school house on Sunday, August Is.
Good program will be rendered and re-
freshments served. Everybody cor
daily invited.
BrookvlIe ladies aid society meets
with Mrs. Will Beaver on Thursday,
September |, for supper.
Viroqua United Lutheran young peo-
pies socity meets at A. Hetland's on
Sunday afternoon, August Is.
Ladies aid society of the Christian
church will meet at church on Friday
and serve ice cream during the after
noon and evening.
The regular Sunday services will be
held at the Congregational church, be-
ginning next Sunday. Morning service
at 1890; Sunday school IL as, and even
ing worship at o'clock.
Congregational women's missionary
society will hold its annual meeting at
the parsonage Thursday afternoon of
this week at 3 o'clock.
East Kickapoo ladies' aid society will
meet with Mrs. Lindvig on August 81.
A sacred concert will be given at the
United Lutheran church in this city on
Sunday, September 4th. at 800 p. m.
This concert was given at the Freeman
church last Sunday and drew large
and appreciatiye audience.
Services next Sunday on the Spring
vile circuit are as follows: Springville,
ii 90 a. M. Brookville 300 p. m. Lib
erty Pole 800 p. m. This will be Rev.
HendeEson's last Sunday as pastor Of
the Springville circuit. Subject for
sermon will be "0ur Stewardship.
Special missionary collections will be
taken at Springviiie and Liberty Pole.
Preaching service at Asbury church
on Friday evening of this week. This
will be Mr.. Henderson farewell ser
vice. A special missionary collection
will be taken.
An ice cream social will be held at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Alex
ander on Saturday evening of this week
for the benefit of Bishop Branch
church.
An ice cream social will be given at
the home of Hobart Groves at Ross.
next Saturday night, August 9th, for
the benefit of the church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
wHITEsTowN.

ONTARIO, August q. Claude Mendel
and Oscar Leland left this week for
the west, where both have work Mrs.
Addie Sloggy and Genie Leizert spent
few days of last week with friends
in La Fargo Mr. and Mrs. f. WEIGH
er who have been in Dakota for some
time, returned to their hume in this
place last Tuesday Harrison Wallace
visited friends in Madison last week
Catherine Smith spent Wednesday and
Thursday Of last week with home folks
near here. Mrs. LATE Boring, an old
resident OF this place. died recently at
her home in Mapleton, Oregon The
ladies' of the United Brethren church
will serve supper in their dining hall
next Thursday afternoon Mabel Me
Nees, a former teacher in our school,
spent Saturday and Sunday here ......
Mr.. Moon of Richand Center filed the
pulpit in the United Brethren last Sun
day Addison Woodland has begun work
as apprentice in the farmers creamery.
II Apply
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
CLINTON.

SUGAR GROVE, August % Minnie and
Oddie Marsh were married at Sparta
on August 9Th. They came one day
last week to visit the formers parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Parr. Mr.. Marsh
returned to Sparta today where he is
employed. His wife will visit relatives
and friends for a week or two before
returning to Sparta Attorney VIM.
householder of San Diego, California, is
visiting his brothers and sisters Of our
ridge A picnic dinner was served in
his honor yesterday on Samuel McDan-
iePs lawn Many relatives and friends
were present. Rev. Vincent will preach
on our ridge next Saturday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Hopkins are visiting
the latter's father John Parr Essie
Appleman visited Carrie Calhoun last
Sunday night Charlie Richardson of
Richland county visited at Link Clark s
from Friday till Sunday of this week
Mabel Peterson has been working at
VIM. DOlen's the past week lola
Appleman visited Vera Clark on Sunday
... Katie Clark has been visiting her
aunt Mrs. John Curry of Woodstock
for a week -. Tressie Nelson is work
ing for Chas. Adams A son was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter HrSes this
morning Emma Wilson visited her
sister Mrs. Willie Calhoun last week =.
Blanche Clark and Charlie Richardson
attended Adventist tent meeting at La
Fargo on Saturday and Saturday even
ing . Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Stokes NOV
ed back to their old home at la Crosse
week before last Ada and Nina Ap-
pleman visited Vera Clark last Monday
. Icel MOssholder is employed at her
grandfather John Parr Joe San
deTs of Sparta visited at Link Clark g
Monday Bernice Dewitt of Viroqua
visited at Sam McDaniel's and Bert
N gsholder's last week The daugh-
T. of Albert Carmichael of Viroqua
attended the picnic at Sam Mcdaniel
yesterday Gilmore Clawson of Sol
diers Grove is visiting at VIM. Dolen's
. Mrs. Maude Clawson of Soldiers
Grove was seen on our ridge yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Appleman went
to La Fargo on Saturday.
Cru Nasrsn~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24

Mrs. l.. w. Davis, Cheney, Washing
ton: 1--WE receive the CENSOR every
Monday Really enjoyed MIR. j. w.
Cadets article. IL brought my mind
back to old Vernon, my birth place.
My father, Alexander Vance. located
on West Prairie sixty-One years ago
last May, and spent his remaining days
there. Mr.. Cade believes his mother
to be the only mother living in Vernon
county who had sons in the Civil war.
Mrs. Heavrin. better known as Aunt
Polly is still living on West Prairie.
near Mr.. Cade's former home. She
had one son in the 42nd Wisconsin. IN
the same company with Mr.. Cade's
brother, the late Duncan Cade. often
meet people from Viroqua and a great
many from northern Wisconsin. AL
ways enjoy the meeting. II is very
dry here and crops are somewhat short,
yet think we are as well blest az 9TH
er sections. The peach crop is very
good in some localities, while there is a
shortage in the apple crop. Hope to
hear from more OF the Vernon county
people through the columns of the CEN
SoR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
Death Of Mr,. Sims. Lewison

The CENSOR failed to chronicle the
death of Mrs. Chris. LewisOn, which
occurred on August LIST last, after six
years struggle with tuberculosis. De-
ceased was thirty years of age. Her
maiden name was Mary Fortney and
she welded Mr.. LewisOn twelve years
ago She is survived by the husband
and an 8-year-old daughter, three
brothers Hans, John and Ole Fortney;
three sisters, Mrs Ole Solyerson, Mrs.
John Dreghc and Mrs. Louis Hauge.
Funeral services were held on We'd
nesday, August 3rd, conducted by Rev.
C. f. Sybilrud. Interment was made
in Viroqua cemetery
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
OIdIisld Al State Yair

Barney old6eld, the demon Of the
automobile race track, the daredevil
whose death-defyiDg escapades on the
straightaway and circular track have
been written into history, will be the
special attraction at the state fair on
two days during the week. giving an
exhibition on the track on one day and
appearing in a five mile race With the
Wright brothers. aeroplane on another
day. In addition to these events, Old
field promises 10 exhibit his famous
2D0-hOrse power Bentz racing machine
and bis famous Knox racer on the mile
track. When not on the track the ia
nous racing machine will be on exhibit
ton in tent in the center Of the exhi-
bitiOn grounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
Io7 Years Young

Under date of June 5th an Associat-
ed dispatch to thc Pioneer Press says
that the oldest in migrant who ever
far.,n n'i i I Peter ReteI Io7 vaars ala Ia
who landed yesterday from the steam
ship Amerika. He is going to North
Dakota, where he understands the
farming is good and where he has rela-
tiyes. Peter was accompanied by his
son George, mere youngster of So
years. George W. accompanied by
his child Frederick, axed 81 years.
Frederick was accompanied by his boy,
a tot named August, aged Al years.
August's son William, an infant of 10
years, was also in the party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
LOW coLoNISTS' FARES TO CALIFORNIA VIA
THE CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & ST.
PAUL RAILWAY

Daily from August 18th to Septem-
Der 9th, and from October lst to Octob-
er 18th, 1910, low one-way cOlOuists
fares in effect to San Francisco, Los
Angeles, San Diego and many other
points in California, Arizona and Ne
vada via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway and connections. Fol-
exact fares, routes and train service,
inquire of local G., NJ & st. p. Ry. ag-
ent, or write r. A. Miller. General Pas
senger Agent, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
Creamery Notes

The Viroqua Cr cry Co. received
during the mont! II J 1ly 2l9907 pounds
of cream which M II 928 pounds Of
butter. The amount Of cash business
for the month was S20, 4I225. The
make to date is several thousand pounds
ahead of last year. Elgin butter mark
ct this week is 20 cents. One year ago
the price was = cents,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
Made TO Measure Suits

Five hundred different styles to select
from. We take measures for suits
made by Edward E. Strsus & Co., the
largest ID best tailoring house in the
country. All wool suits made to your
order, Sl2 to S35. Ask those who have
worn these suits. They are our best
advertising. These suits are guaran-
teed TO fit. The Blue Front Store.
COffiand & EllefBon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
ROUND AND ABOUT US

Our enterprising neighbor, Richland
Center, is doing things this year. and
playing them up big. 1t was not so
many weeks since they commenced the
construction of a $50, 600 high school
building. A week ago, by direct vote.
a bond issue was ordered for 500. 900 to
build city auditorium. There is also
being finished at the Center S25, 600
county training school building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
Seeks Another Term as Treasurer

Hon. A. II. Dahl, our Westby neigh
Dor, is again candidate for the Office
Of state treasurer. He is now serving
the last year in HE second term. Mr.
Dahl has made an efficient official and
there appears to be every assurance
that he viii be renominated at the pri-
maries. Our citizens will take especial
pride in giving him a handsome en-
Inraffnt.nf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24

An exchange is authority for the
statement that over in Grant and Iowa
counties the farmers state that cattle
are going blind on account of the hot
weather and the dust.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24

Strayed upon my farm in town of
Franklin four calves, three steers and
one heifer. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying charges.
SEVER TALLY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24

j. Wesley Cade, Viroqua: "Some OF
the old settlers tell me | am mistaken
IN the time came here. IL was fifty
seven years instead of fifty. Mrs.
Heavrin Of Sterling town had son
who served in the Civil war"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24

De Soto is about to lose one of its
most valuable gentlemen and business
citizens, Mr.. c. M. Hjerleid, who has
been cashier of the state bank at that
place since its establishment. one who
has taken part in all of the activities
of the community since his location
there, and the present village clerk
Mr.. Hjerleid eyes TO Taylor. his native
town in Jackson county, to assume a
similar position to that now held by
him. He will be succeeded by Irwin
Knuteson of that place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
Short News Stories of Interest
piesa Up by censor Reporier. rom varlou. Source.


All that is or ever was
Will always be, simply because
Nature does not change her laws;
Because her laws are without flaws.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24

The above is good picture of Hon.
George b. Hudnall of Superior, repub-
llcan candidate for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Senator Hudnall is one of the strongest
and most honorable men who have ev-
or occupied seat in the Wisconsin leg
islature. During the past eight years
he has been determined fighter for ev-
cry progressive and beneficial law that
has been placed on the statutes. At
the last session he voted for county
option, the most important issue before
the voters in this campaign, while his
opponent for the acknowledgement
ship, Senator Thomas Morris, voted
against the proposition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-24
Estray Notice

[TRAYED UPON THE HENRY SKAGEN
farm about three miles southwest Of Viroqua,
some time ago. heifer white and red spotted
Owner can have same by proving property and
paying chragea. Austin johnson. Viroqua. Route
No. 2.