Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25

wrought out IN factory ard home, gave
token of just pride in the greatness of
the community and nation. The pro-
fusion of flowers and plants, which
was artistic and beautiful, gave that
flavor to floral hall which nothing else
could do
Probably no such an array of the Gull
mary art has ever graced the hall, pro-
vision for show of bakery and canned
goods being really inadequate. A fine
display from the local bakery Ga much
to render this department most com
plete. The same was true of the fancy
work, where pieces of most intricate
design and beauty were hung and piled
one over another in greatest profusion
Considering the unfavofable year,
the showing of fruit was very good
not so extensive as in some years, but
making up in quality what it lacked in
quantity. But in grain and vegetables,
the entries were surpassln gly large and
fine. From an artistic standpoint,
Supt. Porter's booth, trimmed with
bunting and broom cane and represent
ing almost every native grain and veg
etable, was sight that impelled gen.
eral and favorable comment, while the
asylum display of vegetables at the
right, also came in for its share of the
praiSe and attention. A display of
Washington grains in the straw, sent
by Fred z. Alexander of Waterville,
representing the merchants association
of that city, arrived Saturday and was
viewed with interest, yet we feel that
Old VernOn's display need not have felt
ashamed TO compete with il.
Specimens of burnt wood, pastel,
crayon, painting and photography were
numerous and all artistic. The show
ing of maps and other work by Viroqua
and Vernon county schools was up to
its usual pleasing standard. The col
lection of furniture from the manual
training branch of our schools gave one
some idea of the practical work being
done and how beneficial this training
idea will become when adopted in COM
prehensive manner throughout the
public school system. Miss Huxley
and her domestic science girls made
people happy with their pleasant smiles
and samples of their cooking, and il is
good to realize that the progressive
schools of the day are teaching young
women the science of practical home
making.
Among the lavish decorations and
tasty displays by the Viroqua business
men, it would be indeed hard to award
especial distinction to any one booth.
The Kuebler Hardware showing of ram
ges, tools and lavatory Fittings, was
certainly most creditable, while to the
west Stol & Groves added touch of
seasonable color ID setting Of autumn
81, ses art anirsi Hfe u ia sfse&,
mems furnishings. A most unique
trimming of building paper marked the
hardware booth in which Anderson G.
Sauer were exhibiting ranges and heat.
ing stoves. Across the way the Brown
Music Company made the days pleasant
both to esr and eye with piano and
monograph display and music. Tasty
and tempting best describe the Martin
Grocery booth, while Roman & Felix
department store offered showing Of
fall and winter wearing apparel that
brought unpleasant reminders OF win
try blasts.
Altogether, the superintendent and
business men who had in charge the
decorating and arranging of the floral
hall are to be congratulated upon their
ability to instruct and entertain.
MACHINERY AND VEHICLE SHOWING
To the west of the art hall, the al
lotted space was flied as never before
with every variety of farm machinery
gasolere engines, litter carriers,
spreaders. silage cutters, clover hull
lers, corn shredders, rakes, mowers,
barn equipment and many other practi-
cal and valuable implements, machines
fencing supplies. etc. Chas. s. Slack
& Co, John Z. Nuzum & Son, Viroqua
Implement Co, T. G. Knudson and the
Kuebler Hardware were the enterpris-
ing firms here represented. The latter
firm, with it's sanitary barn equipment
and cork brick" floor had an offering
of unusual interest to dairymen.
Our progressive dealers did them.
selves especial credit in this years dis
play, and are clearly entitled to thanks
of the society and visiting public. Each
firm had from one to a half-dozen ex-
perts present to assist in demonstrating
the merits and value of the utensils and
supplies shown.
ATTRACTIONS
A line of attractions commensurate
for the fair had long been arranged,
and like other occasions, did not fully
mature when the critical moment ar
rived. By no fault of the officers was
this so. OF the five races scheduled
only one was possible of presenting,
but three horses making entry. Be.
cause Of bad weather, only one of the
three ball games arranged for could be
played. Accident to machines permit
ted but one of the motorcycle races.