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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-04-13
means he could entrap what he terms

means he could entrap what he terms
the "chief conspirators."
His assertion that 'there is some
gigantic brain power behind the
whole affair."" in conjunction with
his many ferocious filings at Mr..
Gompers, indicates the object of
Burns endeavors.
One named PLATE once found him
self in a predicament similar to that
In which Burns now finds himself.
but he had the honesty to say, how
ever grudgingly, Il find no fault in
this man.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-04-13

The conditioning process is as necessary to
Cnlonlsm as it is to athletics. The athlete who is
not in shape has poor chance Of winning. and tho
Union man who is not Injured to the universities of
labor is poor asset in his organization A number
OF men with Union cards in their pockets does not
constitute Union any more than the beginners
class In the gym constitutes athletic team Union
and the presentation Of a paid-up working card.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-04-13

Stories are told of battles in which chasms bovo
been filled up with bodies of the dead, over which
finally other brave men passed to victory. That
Labor is able to lift its head in protest and aspra
ton today is due to the sacrifices of many who fell
IN the struggle apparently in defeat.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-04-13
READY AT CRITICISM
BUT SLOW AT BUILDING

- HESTER A. CONGDON. Du-
~ luth's millionaire legislator, is
a public spirited citizen. His service
to the people of this portion of the
state in the legislature in many re-.
spects has been creditable.
Mr.. Congdon worked hard to pre-
vent tonnage tax from being foisted
upon this section of the state. He
also aided in the prevention of the
passage Of other laws inimical to the
Interests Of northeastern Minnesota.
No one is justified in finding fault
with Mr.. Congdon's course in pro-
tecting the interests of this commun-
ity.
But the Labor World, like a. good
many other Duluth citizens, is tired
OF reading communications from
Chester A. Congdon in which he
confines himself wholly to criticizing
existing conditions, such as permit
ting sewage to flow into the lake and
the cost of state government, with
out Offering in return some sort of
suggestion as remedy.
Mr.. Congdon is blessed with con-
siderable of this worlds goods and
the Labor World would suggest that
he. as public-spirited citizen con-
sc1ous of the evils which surround
our people, get busy and spend a
little of his glittering gold in help
ing to remedy the wrongs he sees so
plainly.
There are plenty Of us to do the
criticizing. Men like Mr.. Congdon
should do tho h1i1djnc
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-04-13

The recall of presidents seems to
be Quite popular issue just at pres
ent with some seven or eight promi-
nent gentlemen.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-04-13

Wrong dealing may flourish for a
while, but it meets its just fate sonner
or later.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
A Big Piece of Railroad Work

The magnitude of operations in re-
construction of strengthening a n
double-tracking by the Burlington rail-
road is told in a single Improvement
now commenced at De Soto. The Ar
gus thus reports: THE Burlington
dredge is now on the job, Foreman
Peter Weiner and crew arrived with
the craft and outfit and work on the
extensive I'LL here has begun. The job
of taking out the long kink in the line
at this point is big one, it having
been estimated by some that the same
outfit will still be working here at this
time next autumn. To illustrate some
thing Of the magnitude of the proposed
grade, it is understood that the road
will be moved about four hundred feet
west of where it now lies at the foot of
Main street. Day and night shifts are
being run and the work goes merrily
on. Every hotel and boarding house in
town is full Of the workers, and things
promise to be lively in De Soto while
the reconstruction work lasts"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
HIS PLATFORM DECLARATION
Candidate Cortland is Unique in
Statement and Purpose

William N. Ccffiand, democratic can
5idste for Representative in Congress-
for the Seventh district Wisconsin.
Ny platform is fully expressed in the
platform adopted at the recent demo-
cratic national convention at Baltimore
and | shall support the nominee of that
convention for president and vice. presi-
dent, Hon. Woodrow Wilson of New
Jersey and Hon. Thos. r. Marshall of
Indiana.
do not believe the prosperity and
welfare of the whole country depends
entirely upon my eieC lion.
If elected | believe will have reach
ed the limit Of my Publications and
will not be candidate at the first OPP
partunity for the otfiee of president or
United. States senator for even one
term
| do not believe my good looks would
win any votes. Therefore there will
be an absence of my lithoprsphs in
windows, on telegraph and telephone
poles.
Having been the candidate in the
Third district two years ago and de-
feated, | trust the voters Of the Sew
enth district will compensate for that
defeat and elect me in November.
Before the election in November /
hope to be able to see the voters and
explain more in detail my position on
the different issues.
If elected can only promise to give
the people the best there is in me. No
man ought to promise more.
w ~ COPELAND
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
A New White Hone

One of the attractions of the fair,
will be, boxing exhibitions by Art Mel
sonrand his manager. Mr. Schsppke.
Mr.. Nelson is a model young man of
clean habits and a perfect physique.
The Chicago and Milwaukee papers of
last Tuesday had this to say of Mr..
Nelson:
Charley Lavigne has white hope
destroyer named Art Nelson, either a
Swede or a Dane, who comes we'll re-
commended from Wyeville, Wis. Mel
son is a wood chopper. with big muscles
and from what Lavigne says he is a
world beater. Nelson stands feet IL
inches and weighs 1870 pounds in good
shape. He has had quite a few fights
in Wisconsin, his chief claim to fame
being a knock out victory over Jumbo
Wells in Bangor on July A. Lavigne is
especially anxious to match Nelson with
Ned Carpenter, Burlington's white
hope.
Mr.. Scheppke has provided 2 large
tent equipped with regulation ring.
These exhibitions will be for both men
and women.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
Made a Good Showing

The Viola fair was favored by ideal
weather, and no matter what effort and
expenditure is put forth no fair can be
a success without good weather condit-
ions. In live stock Viola had big lot
of competitors and creditable show
ing. oLNer departments were well re-
presented. Thursday had a record
crowd and Friday fell not far behind.
Congressman Nelson and Judge Long,
democratic candidate for congress,
spoke on the issues political. The suf-
fragists, too. had rally and speeches
that attracted attention Frank Min
shall had bunch of young horses on
exhibition and carried away eight out
OF nine premiums contested; Ing Thor
sdaard on his herd of Hereford cattle
and chickens took nine first and five
second premiums. G.. l. Cox of Man
ming had bunch of bis fine Guernsey
cattle entered and caraied away the
honors and money. Mr. Grsist of JEFF
ferson, secured first place with his gen.
eral purpose team and gelding. There
were doubtless other Vernon county
exhibitors who found favor at Viola
fair
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
A CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION.
Republican Committeeman Meet and
Elect Officers for Same.

Meeting of the republican county
committee elected in the respective
towns, in compliance with law, was
held in Viroqua on Saturday last, and
the gathering imbibed the spirit of the
late primary in that few attended.
Aside from the local members bat three
were on hand to start the machinery of
organizing for the campaign. Nearly
one-hslf of the towns and villages fail
ed to elect, and in such case the MEM
bers were appointed for such precincts
by the new committee as constituted.
Officers of the new committee were
elected as follows:
Chairman-D. o Mahoney.
Secretary Berlie Moore
Treasuret-H L. Gardner
Executive committee-H. L. Gardner. Otto OF
teson. Daniel Wise Harry Dahl. o. C. Munson.
Albert Solverson
Members of District Congressional Committee
j. HenrysBennett, Michael Rrody
Members Of District Senatorial Committee-O
6. Munson. Otto Otteson.
The county committee as elected and
appointed is composed of the several
persons named below:
Bergen-F, F. Neuman.
Christiana--Andrew Urness.
Clinton-Mchael Rrody.
Coon-C. NJ. Stafslien.
Forest-C ]. Eastman.
tranklln-W. &. Williams.
Genoa-Joseph Loefflad.
Greenwood. T.. Shreye.
Hamburg William Kapanke
Aarmony-Albert Hanson
Hillsboro-W. Z. 0ldfeld.
Jeiferson-L. NJ. Thompson.
Kickapoo-C. o. Smith.
Liberty-knut Matteson.
Stark-Geo. +. Southwick.
Sterling-Albert ]. Broadhead.
Union-George Marshall
Virodua-Olaus Gilbertson.
Webster. Milton WEIGH.
Wheatland Ole r Gauper.
Whitestown-Pete Peterson.
Coon Nhlley-EdwRrd Olson.
De Soto-H. l. Johnson.
Hillsboro Village--R. II. Hart
La Farge-Dr. J. |. Esch.
ontario-Chas, NJ. Sander.
Readstown--C IT Carter.
Stodnard-W. H. HRnesworth,
Niola-J. NJ. Clark.
Westby-Harry Dahl.
Niroqua City-First Ward. II. L. Gardner: Sec
ond Ward. Otto Otteson Third Ward. Daniel Wise.
1t was determined to hold meeting
of the full committee early in October
to make preparations for the active
work of the campaign.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18

Mayor Smith is confined to his
home by an attack Of rheumatism.
Melvin Steenberg and wife are up
from Retreat spending fair week with
relatives and friends.
Miss Catherine Eckhardt ia princi-
pal of Stoddard schools. Her assistant
is Norma Battles OF Retreat.
Elias c. Tryggestad took his son,
Virgil, to La Crosse Lutheran hospital,
where he underwent a successful op-
GRAFTON for appendicitis, Sunday last
Mrs. Peter Oftedahl entertained a
few friends in honor of her father and
his eighty-third anniversary, Hon. Phil
ip Bouffieur. He enjoys REM = BILE
health and vigor and mental strength.
Mr.. John Aiken, one of the we'll
known farmers and citizens, who has
long resided two miles south of this
city, died in La Crosse hospita! fol-
lowing delicate operation. His death
is shock to the family and neighbors.
The Stoddard Times says water in
Mississippi river has been rising very
fast for the past week owing to the
many recent hard rains and floods in
ll4C ApE sAA# anu II - N0illAuQEb W Elbt dL
the present rate for few days mere,
it will be nearly as high as in the spring.
During Sunday night the grocery
store Of Stanley A. Sweger, in viii
liams' block, was entered by intruders
breaking rear windo.y. So far as is
known, no considerable amount of mer-
ehandise was carried away, it evident
iy being the work Of boys. These pet
ty burglsries ale becoming entirely too
common.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
A Remarkable Family Reunion

The De SOTO Argus reports that a
family reunion was held at the Lewis
Everson home in the Kedmound com
munity, in honor of venerable Grand
father Sheldon, who has reached the
age Of ninety-four.
Those present were his three children.
Mrs. Lewis Everson, John Sheldon and
Mrs. Hans Tande, all Of Redmond
community, and also "a grand children,
AZ great grandchildren and one
great, great grandchild, which is the
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Ludvick Matson
near Viroqua, of whom near ..t were
present.
Ever Everson, the well known Lam
ing photographer, (who is also grand
child took a picture of the family
group and also one of the FIVE genera
tions, iE remembrance of the occasion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
COUNTY wooDMAN DAY SET
Monday, September 80, VIII be the
Rallying Time for Axemen

The county Woodrnan picnic, under
consideration for some weeks, has taxi
en- definite shape, and Monday, Septem-
Der 30, is the date TOR the big event.
1t is expected that John L. Sunbeam,
the insurgent leader against a raise in
rates, will be present and deliver an
address, as will others we'll informed in
Woodcraft. There are over one thous-
and Woodmen in Vernon county, and
it is hoped that every one of them will
join in this fraternal meeting and learn,
if possible, the real merits or demerits
of the impending controversy over
rates. The gathering will be on the
Methodist camp grounds in Viroqua
More details will be given in the next
week s CENSOR and by circular.
1t is urged that the clerks of camps
Immediately send to Otto E. Davis, vi
roqua, the names ard postoffice ad.
dress of every member of their camps
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
Postponed!

Because of bad weather, the
county fair is postponed and will
be extended through Saturday.
So far as possible, the programs
will be set back a day in each
case, except that the ball game
between La Crosse and La Fargo
slated for Thursday, will be had
that day.
Entries in live stock, the floral
hall, machinery and in fact ev-
cry department are heavy and
give promise of the best fair we
have had for years.
The aeroplane is here and will
fly twice each day, a ball game
every day, motorcycle races Fri
day and Saturday, horse racing,
free attractions. Midway is a
corker this year. Take it all in.
COME TO FAIR ALL REST OF WEEK
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
"A Heavy Wagon cheap at Thayer's


"A Heavy Wagon cheap at Thayer's.
A fine grade of coffee. good value
at CSC for Use at Stevline's.
leave orders CO.. chon s,ev samoa
at Martin Grocery this week
re u &. :..h;. Lo
looI, nnlt N, ~ 49, 49, ''O'e'
i'ON IN a. Ao~ilsl W." io' Yep
aah aoiesS, 2 anu na aa MINUS
VI sIl.o'i suppre 49, - a'i0
Mr.. and MRS. Harold Proctor came
from Duiutn 20 De nome at 1air season.
j. w. Thayer il exhibiting Hyde &
Ihayer's new harness hitch at the state
falr', NJ r.. Il. 1...ssF o.., e. W.
=. w. mayer pas seVerai me YER
non county iaFms '10r sale unreasonable
price. Hg3f{snAS
Be sure to examine carefully Hyde
q Ihayer's shaft hitch which will be
exhibited each day at the fair.
j. {. Hopp and wife left. TODAY,
for their Wakonda, South Dakota home
aIter snort Visit with relatives mere.
Mike 0. ElefsonAof Franklin is laid
up with sprained ankle received in
the tobacco field He wears plaster
cast.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. DYSON accom-
panied their daughter Doris to Milwau-
Kee, Wnere the young lady enters
Downer coiiege'
New line of ladies' flannel shirt
waists and shirts in the latest styles
and patterns. Just received at The
Blue Front Store.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wigginton was
nleasantlv surnrised nv numerous
party of friends and neighbors, who
presented remen1brances for her ami
versary day.
A new line of the most unto. date
neckwear lust received. We ask Won
to see our 25c fourth hands: equal To
most of the SOC goods on the market.
The Blue Front Store.
-S;drev side s-r;vad from, uo,4o
to be present at the fair and snerd two
or three weeks with relatives and
friends. He reports good crons and
prosperity In his section of the west
". MorK was at minneapolis for
two days attending reunion OF Skan-
dinavlans from that section OF Norway
tnat was MS natlve nome. de reports
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
DAMAGE SUR AGAINST CITY
Boy Alleges Personal Injuries Because
of Neglect of Authorities

At last evenings meeting of the city
council a claim for alleged personal in
juries was presented for Francis Lieu
rance by his guardian, his father, Or
lando Lieurance. The complaint states
that the BOY, who is sixteen years old,
on or about October first, 1910, fell in
to an excavation being made by the
city's workmen for water main in
the road bed of the st. Paul tracks
east of the depot, that he received in
juries by such neglect on part of city
representatives as to MAIN him for life,
and he seeks to recover in the sum of
S. 600. The Lieurances are represent.
ed by j. Henry Bennett as counsel.
The city referred the claim to City At
torneY Proctor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
The Financiers Balk .

The finaneiers who had undertaken
the building of the Ontario & Northern
Railway have withdrawn their support.
They wanted the guarantee of the local
men to the effect that the aid already
collected for the building of the road
should be paid to their credit in cash
before they began actual construction.
Ontario Headlight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18

F. NJ. Sales of Rockton, Vernon coun-
ty passed through this place enroute
home, after having been to the Spring
Green fair where he exhibited a couple
yoke of oxen. The two teams, hitched
to heavy covered wagon, created a
great deal of interest on the streets
here, they being perhaps the only OK
teams ever seen by some of the young
er set, save possibly in some wild west
show. A. S. Rockwell photographed
the outfit along side of an automobile,
getting a picture of two different cen
fury models Of travel. Richand Rustic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
CHI.NAMFI CONTEST

During the forenoon of Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday September Is,
10, and 20, o. f. Davis will conduct a
Chi-Namel granting contest, giving as
prize to the winner a floor outfit
worth 81 80. Come in while at the
fair and try your skill. You may pull
down the prize and it certainly is worth
frVing for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
To All The Ladies.

J have my fall and winter stock of
millinery goods on display and invite
all the ladies of city and country to
call and inspect styles and prices. guar
anteeing satisfaction in both. MRS. A..
o. LARSON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
LA CROSSE INTERSTATE FAIR
Vernon County People TO be Pro-
vided Special Trans and Prices

The La Crosse and Southeastern Rail-
way Company will make special rate
of 81 80 f-csS Viroqua for the round
trip. Tickets on sale September 25th
and 26th, final limit for return Septem-
Der 9th.
On Vernon County Day, Thursday,
September 26th, special train will
return, leaving Is crosse at TOO p. m
For further information apply to
l.. N. FINsTAD. Agent, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
ROUND AND ABOUT US.
La Fargo Methodists are arranging
for a parsonage for their new pastor.

La Fargo Methodists are arranging
for a parsonage for their new pastor.
In La Crosse county the primary vote
on two offices was so close that contests
have been instituted. On sheriff and
treasurer there are differences of only
three votes. The manner in which sec
ond choice voting was handled is cause
for the contests The new plan ap.
pears to be n. G. and 4 nuisance.
In the district south Of us, the Third,
Assemblyman A. H. Long is the dem
ocrstic nominee for congress. Mr..
Long was probate judge and assembly
man in Crawford at the same time,
Rev. Fredrickson, the fighting Meth
odist and anti-saloon man, was nomi-
rated by Monroe county republicans for
member Of assembly. He Is the local
pastor at Wilton.
Cashton stockholders in the vacant
tobacco warehouse are making efforts
to enlist some dealer 10 rent and oper-
ate the same. That ought to be easy
in as prolific tobacco growing district
as Cashton is located.
Matthias Hansbery, resident of
eastern Vernon county since 1854, died
at Hillsboro, aged Sc years Mr.. and
Mrs. Hansbery were married for 81
years. They located in Hillsboro when
there was but one house, passing
through Richland Center when it con-
tanned three buildings.
"Uncle Ed" Emo and John Clark of
Valley are making trip through Okla
homa.
Over Ia Richland county Earl Ont
celt, a gentleman 90 year: old, ccma.iC-
ted suicide by taking three teaspoon
fulls of arsenic. He was a near rela-
tive of the families by the same name
in northwestern Vernon county.
Shirley Marshall, the Red Mound
shoemaker, is moving to De Soto to
continue the work, having purchased a
residence there.
Frank Clancy of Soldiers Grove,
Vernon county boy, was nominated for
member of the assembly by Crawford
county republicans at the late primary.
His democratic opponent is Brother
Jerry O'Neil, editor Of the Wauzeka
Chief.
Nearly every hamlet and village in
Vernon county is booked for a lecture
and entertainment course the winter
season. De Soto, Chaseburg, Coon
Valley, Westby Ontario, La Fargo,
Hillsboro, Viola, Readstown, Viroqua.
A mighty fine scheme, demonstrating a
desire for better things socially and
intellectually.
The Gays Mills Independent has
changed hands. Editor 0'Neil disposing
of his plant to w. F. Jameson Of that
place. Seven years of establishment
has made the Independent a creditable
local paper under Brother O'Neil.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
LOOK HERE,

We have placed on table about so fine
dress shirts, up-to date in make and
pattern but only one and two of kind.
"Elgin" and ''Silver" shirts that sell
everywhere at 81. These will be closed
out at what you pay for a work shirt,
only so cents. Come at once and carry
them away. They will not last long.
BLUE FRONT STOPE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18

He is the man who compelled the leg
islatures of Illinois and Minnesota to
give the rank and file right to refer.
endum vote on the high rates. Every
one interested in fraternal insurance,
Woodmen or not, should hear him at
the big county picnic of the Modern
Woodmen at Viroqua Tabernacle, Mon
day, September 80.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
An Appeal for Help.

To the supporters Of Hon. Woodrow
Wilson for president: In order to car
ry on successful campaign for the
above named nominee twin be neces-
sary to have financial aid, and the Will
son Committee Of Vernon County will
take it as particular favor n you who
favor the election of Mr. Wilson will
contribute any sum you see ft and pro-
per to help defray the expenses of the
campaign. The county committee ex-
poets to have speakers Of national re-
putation sometime during the fan cam
paign. Hand contributions to either w j..
N. Coffiand, treasurer, or WE. Butt,
II. J. SUBTLE. Chairman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-18
Doing the Fairs

Kenneth Smith of Viroqua, passed
through this city with herd of twen-
ty-five Shetland ponies, enroute from
Spring Green to Viola, where tn ponies
were entered for exhibition at the fair.
Mr.. Smith is one of the foremost breed
ers of ponies in the state, and in fact,
is probably the leading breeder from
the standpoint of quality Of stock. -
Richland Rustic.