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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
Said or Written to the Censor

B. C. Rosencrans, Prairie du Chen:
"What is the matter with roads leading
to Viroqua? | have had occasion to
pass over them of late and find that
the nearer one gets to the city the more
nearly impossible are the highways.
should consider that not a favorable
advertisement for the county seat and
her business interests. Well put is
the suggestion. There has not suffici-
ent work or expense been put upon the
highways leading from the city. Re-
sponsibility rests with the city and
town of Viroqua. In large measure
the town is excusable, inasmuch as lib
eral amounts were voted for work on
the roads north, south and east, and
town authorities are patiently awaiting
action and service by the county COM
missioner of highways. Unless some
thing is accomplished soon it will be
too late to take action this season. It
is a painful and apparent fact that
county roads in too many instances are
not as good as quarter of a century
ago, when little money but more indi-
vidual work was given to the highways.
For instance, late journey to Hillsboro
by the writer is convincing proof OF
this statement. From LaFarge to the
eastern metropolis, twenty years since
had very satisfactory roads. while to-
day there is scarcely foot of the en-
tire distance that NAV be called fairly
respectable Under the present ex-
travagant, if not cumbersome system,
this main county highway has had lot
of money expended upon it within the
past two years. yet it is in deplorable
condition as whole. 1t is not quite
clear who is to blame, but responsible
ty should be placed and an intelligent
solution of matters arrived at. The
same conditions are true in every sec
ton of western Wisconsin. State ad-
ministration is too expensive end woe
fully tardy in execution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
Yiroaua,s Musical Prodigy

Our people will have the pleasure OF
listening to musical combination that
brings attention wherever they appear,
Professor Gronseth, head of vocal de-
partment of st. Olaf's College, and
Herald Gulbrandsen, student therein,
and son of Viroqua and Westby, a
musical prodigy who is winning renown
as pianist. This combination comes
to Viroqua on Friday night, appearing
at the Opera house. They will be at
Westby Thursday night, in United Lu-
theran church. It will give opportun i
ty to hear gentlemen of talent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
SHAW'S COLONIAL CADETS.
First Day at Chautsuqua.
Chautauqua Programme
FIRST DAY.

ArTsRNooN
28o Prelude, Cadets
Cokey
400 Postude. Colonial CadeJ. 49, la.s.s..,
~-,,s-e&s~s EVENING
a Fun by
Re me nn to the @ and s b s 9 tr
~r~r-7~v~--rvr --rrr7r SECOND 6A7 4s @s4SA
GAO pr.ind. s,,,,,. o.... AFTERNOON - sas,, "a
sl5 Humanity" DR. Frank Nelson ss.
400 Pos'ude Humorous Readings by Mr.. B. F. Wise ~
7,45 Prelude Barhydt Quartet EVENING "a.
Lecture Problems" DR. Frank Nelson
$780, Postude Barhydt Quartet
A I4'aR DON
$50 Prelude Domen g de sauzzo Violin yaoo Recital
Betty Ross and the First American Flag by Blanche Johnson
400 Postude Alice Florence soprano
7 Prelude Donnco g de sauzzd Violin vrtuoso Costume Recital
Mary at the sayours Tomb" Blanche E. Johnson
$50 POstude Alice Florence stae rma Donna Soprano
FOURTH sSMTgt6 pay
musicians sonner, conralto
aueng sools and closing with spectacular production the
l 5'ET= sas
$50 Frsaas sPsassr Pas1i PRE- a, Levi.
400 Postude r. G. Springer Mandolin solost
7.4s Prelude springer mandolin Orchestra
$50 Illustrated Ieeisce THE Play"
Postude sprsger Mandolin Orchestra
2.ao Prelude onerlm Ladies. quartet s-aA--a 14-a
Popular Lecture Or Iucian
400 Postqts soprano Solo, Mrs Maude Chaplin - ~ ss~~
EVENING ,sl2Is
al5 "weeiins Lies Garden" FolansDee
Postude contralo Solo Ceoa b. Allen -,.ss r T5
-sss ~'s go ..4 s saTnREo0 Day
29o Prelude rravers-vick Symphonic Orchestra.
3:l5 Address. Hon Joseph H Dyer "s- Gli&gasgF ar
EVENING L. az-s9- s7F'7s'gs-zas@~-~
Concert by Symphonic
bert S Wick Director Grace Mnlerwick Mezzo soprano
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
STILL THY COME

Col. C.. E. Morley, although bit tar
dy, announces bis candidacy for the re-
publican nomination for county clerk,
making the third aspirant, Berlie Moore
and Andrew HovEland being the 9TH
ers. Col. Morley is a pioneer of the
county, having lived here since the days
when slippery elm bark and rye coffee
were a steady diet. He was a soldier
in the Civil war, has held many posi-
tons of honor anG trust and has good
qualifications for the place he coyets.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
GETs YEAR II srATE.s PRIsoN
Former Viroqua Woman TO Serve
Term On Plea of Guilty to Arson

The Lacrosse papers record the fact
that Mrs. Thomas Mccoy, nee Nancy
Dearman- Dean pleaded guilty to setting
FIRE to the tenement house in which she
resided for the purpose of securing in
suranee on household effects she owned.
This occurred more than month since.
Mrs. Mccoy was arrested on informa-
ton of state FIRE marshal, who made
investigation of the matter. The wo-
man protested her innocence, but later
changed her plea to guilty and was SEN
fenced to Waupun imprisonment for q
year. The woman is a daughter of the
late William Dearman. a former resi-
dent of Stark and Readstown. She
was first married to H. c. Dean, Vi
roqua tailor, later to Thomas Mccoy.
They have resided in Lacrosse for
some years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
will Make a New Home

Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Spellum will
next season lay out and build a new
country home. having purchased from
c. W. Moore the slightly forty acres OF
lani on the west side of the Black Riv-
er road opposite the Moore homo T3rtn
of town. It is a fine place and the
consideration is understood to be $50
ner acre
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
RnR COUNTY CLERK

To voters of Vernon county:-I am candt-
date for the republican nomination for County
Clerk at the approaching primary. I solicit
the support OF ms neighbors and friends thrO-
ughont the county pledging my best efforts
and elec ted. Respectfully yours.
Viroqua. July 90 Q. r. MORLEY
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
A Week of Interest

1t is chautauqua season next week
and our people are looking forward with
much interest The program is set
forth in detail in today's CENSOR. Sea-
son tickets can be secured at Browns
music store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
DAMAGE nv Heavy Storm

The neighborhood Of Soldiers Grove
is again a sufferer by wind and hail,
storm of Monday afternoon bringing
havoc to growing crops, buildings and
timber. No definite news is at hand,
territory is reported not to be extern
sive, but the loss of crops severe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

On Wednesday, August 18th, and
Saturday, August 18th, we will give q
discount to all Booster patrons who
bring their certificates Is per cent re-
duction on all mems, boys and chill
dren's suits. THE BOOSTER STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
Continue the Period OF Sweetness

Rogerson & Dahl, at the Viroqua
Farmers's Store, continue their sale of
best cane sugar at % pounds for 81.
Take advantage of the sale. 1t means
something to you this canning season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
ROUND AND ABOUT US.


LaFarge is being looked over critical
" by Edgerton parties with a view to
locating and operating tobacco ware
house there. 1t would be central and
desirable point for plant of that ma
ture.
Former Senator D. G. James Of Rich
land Center goes after the state au-
thorities with sharp sticks because in
his purchase of state binder Irvine, the
weights were FIVE and a half pounds
short in every bundle of fifty pounds.
Senator James writes the attorney gen
eral asking if it is proper for the
state TO cheat in weights when it in
sists that all persons give correct weighs
and measures? The answer he received
was that: 1T is a general principle
that statutes in general terms do not
bind the state" What do you thlnk
of that? The state may be aishunat I
with the people and fail 10 i've up to a
statute of its own creating, but the in
dividual snail 80 htjund bg such law /!
| We should remark that that is genuine
'progressiveism, as worked in these
! days, On every street corner In nearly
every city aud hamlet In Wisconsin may
be espied an inspector for one thing Tor
another, especially keen after the bus,
mess man or farmer to see that. full
weights and measures be maintained,
yet we look complacently on and see the
great state of Wisconsin cheating ev-
cry buyer of its make Of binder Irvine,
and when the highest law officer in the
state is appealed to he calmly says the
state is not bound by code of moral
or honest dealing with its people.
The Kickapoo Valley News, published
at Ontario by Guy R. Cooper has sus-
pended. He is fourth or fifth editor to
find the venture Improbable.
William Outcelt has resigned 8
Southeastern station agent at Coon
Valley and is succeeded by George
White.
Rural Mail Carrier Brudlos and fam
lily are removing from Chaseburg to
Minnesota. A public reception was
given in their honor before departure.
The Cashton Record REPORTS that An
ton Anderson, character from West
by community fell out of one of the up
stairs doors at Peck's Corners saloon
building and smashed his left arm in
bad shape. He was brought to CASH
ton and had the injury fixed up. An
derson thought there were steps lead
ing from this door to the ground, and
stepped off into space.
A child of Joseph Dingeldein of, Ber-
gen was made very i'll from bee sting.
causing blood poisoning. Lacrosse hos
pital medical assistance was sought.
The child is improving.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

Alderman w. Z. Nelson conveyed
a young son to Lacrosse for medical
treatment. Operation was found I'M
necessary and they are again at home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
Want AID. COLUMN


For SALE OR ExcHANGE-0ne regis
tered Guernsey bull, years old, gen
tie and sure getter. Inquire of Ole
K. Hjelle, Towerville, P. 0. Soldiers
Grove.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
win Pass on Income Assessment

The county income tax board appoint
ed by the state tax commission will
meet with Income Assessor Davis in
this city next Monday. The board as
named consists of G. j. Smith, w. n.
Coffland and Gus. A. Morterud.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

For SALE-A moving picture show,
nicely equipped and located, big money
maker. Second hand store, making
at present time from $3.50 to $500 a
month, good reason for selling. Bill
lard hall and bowling alley, doing big
business. Address Box 435, Three
Forks, Montana.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

For SALE-Young Poland China brood
sows to farrow the last of August, at
SIS to SIS each. Also good mich COW
to freshen this fall. II. r. Vergeront.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

For SALE-A Yale motorcycle, in
good running condition. Will be sold
cheap if taken an once. Inquire at Lar
son & Solverson's garage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

For SALE-One runabout buggy. in
fine condition. will sell cheap. Inquire
of Stoll & Groves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

For SALE-0ne go-cart and one Chi
IA closet at a reasonable price. In
auiEe Of Mrs. a, q, Forum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

LaFarge is being looked over critical
~ by Edgerton parties with view to
locating and operating tobacco ware
house there. 1t would be a central and
desirable point for plant of that ma
ture.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

For SALE-GAS0LINE ENGINES;
new and second hand, from ! to % hip,
4 h,p. $40, Write what power you
want G. W. Voas. LACROSSE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

For SALE-A conveniently located
house adjoining school house grounds in
Viroqua. Suitable for family who
wants to keep school boarders. A good
ei,ace at right price if taken soon,
Address Melvin Steenberg, DeSoto, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

A child of Joseph Dingeldein of. Ber-
gen was made very i'll from bee sting.
causing blood poisoning. Lacrosse hos
pital medical assistance was sought.
The child is improving.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

g.. - - fslS--@ :, = See EaeQium size OF
SAFE, a numoer of show cases, all
for sale cheap, because / have no use
for them. Sec or write me at once.
John Side, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

The Kickapoo Valley News, published
at Ontario by Guy r. Cooper has sus-
pended. He is fourth or fifth editor to
find the venture improbable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

Rural Mail Carrier Brudlos and fam
lily are removing from Chaseburg to
Minnesota. A public reception was
given in their honor before departure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

William 0utcelt has resigned 8
Southeastern station agent at Coon
Valley and is succeeded by George
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

For SALE -Deering Ideal Bi17ef. late !,
model, in good condition Will be s0Id
cheap. Also a disc drill with grass
seeder attachment. Inquire of John E.
Nuzum at lumber yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29
For Rem


WOMAN CLERK WANTED AT Rich
land Center, Wis. Experience in ready
to-wear and dry goods. State expert
ence, salary and send reference. A. HI.
Krouskop q Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-29

WANTED girl to do general house
work. Call on or address Mrs, Max
Roman. ViroqGa.
The Nevada County picayune., 1914-10-16
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT

One day many years ago, three men and a lady were bcating on the Missouri River. Two of the men were good swimmers, but the third and the lady could not swim. One of the good swim, mers seeing the lady and the third man were somewhat afraid when the boat rocked, in the spirit of foolish fun- -and against the earnest requests of the other three began to rock the boat.
 The third man and the lady were very much frightened and begged him to desist but their requests only caused him to rock the boat the more. Before the fun maker realized what he was doing the boat upset. The other swimmer seized the lady and swan with
 her to shore. The fun maker was taken with a cramp and went down. The third man not being able to swim caught hold of the boat bat tine current of the river was too strong and broke
The Nevada County picayune., 1914-10-16
Philadelphia, Ark.

his hold and he too went down. Two lives were lost because a fool rocked the boat.
 All boats are not in the water. There is a craft that sails upon the social tide and too often We see or hear of a man who because some other person excells him in popularity. will rock the boat, by speaking slanderous words and before he re, zes what he is Go- ing the beat capsises and life Is ruined because of untruths. And men are not the only one who rocks the social boat. Some times the gentler sex, whose lives should be too sweet and pure and holy give away to vi- cious passions and rock the boat. When they. upset the boat often they too go down in the social whirl and are lost. It is a dan gerous thing to rock the boat.
 In the sea of commerce art many crafts all sailing for the port of success. Some merchants become envious of others and in their desire to forge ahead will
The Nevada County picayune., 1914-10-16

Constipation i> ihe rock ttat wreck any liv 5; ij poisons the very lifl i ood. R gulaiity can be establishes irougl toe II of Prickly Ash Bitters \ is m Idly cAthart;c arc strengthens ,.e stomach, liver and ki'neys.
The Nevada County picayune., 1914-10-16

unfair means the evil minded merchant may rock the boat of his competitor and even upset it It and perhaps drown him. but he too will suffer and the suction ot the sinking craft will draw down his own. No man hopes to succeed upon the weakness of ms competitor. No good general ever disregards the strength of his own army depending entirely upon the weakness of his enemy. Don't rock the boat of commerce. l. may upset and not only drown your Competitor, but yourself also and other innocent mer- chants.
 There is the sea of politics up- on 1t float the ship of ambition, and sailing for the port of Office. Upon these ships are politicians of every type, of every charac- ter. Sometimes one is more suc- cessful than others in managing his craft and is able to go far ther and farther up the stream. Success overcomes his better judgment His head swells and he disregards his friends that helped him launch his craft. He forgets and begins to rock his boat. He tries to sscare away those to whom he is indebted and he rocks the boat in hope that they will jump overheard; but he rocks 1t too hard and it upsets and he with the rest go down to oblivion.
 There is the financial sea on which are seen the mighty steam CTS puffing onward to.Wealth and Riches. Sometimes a jealous captain will endeayor to sink a rival boat and gives forth false rumors. Tell lies, and throws out innuendoes and by every un- fair means endeayor to sink the rival ship. He may succeed. but in doing so he also rocks his own boat and if he is not careful it will upset and he too will go down in disgrace and dispair. It is dangerous fun to rock the boat and only a fool will do it.
 There is the river of life, full of crafts of every shape. size and kind. Each one has it's right to float upon the waters. The boat from the city has no cause to block the way of the country boat. nor has thescountiy boat the right to injure the city boat. When the s. o. s. message is sent out all should respond Our Maker, in his infinite wisdom, created man weak and dependent so that they should help and as- sist one another. In times of dis. aster all must pull together and sit steady in the boat of state. Whenever a politician of frey ut terances cause e disturbances; when a fnancier takes advantage of his position and crushes the weak; when the merchant incites 1 factional feelings and wrongful ideas or when the farmer or the manufacturer stands in the way of right and fair dealing; then there is danger, for the ship of state is being rocked on danger ous waters and the boat may be upset and many good and inno- cent persons bo drowned. Don't rock the boat. but let us all pull together over the turbulent wat. CTS of the present time. There Is no one in our great nation to blame for the unfortunate wars across the waters. Over there they are rocking the boat which may be upset and nations go down and out of sight forever. That is their affair. This is their doing. Our grand and good pres ident would bring about peace ii ha cn,ld hnt like foolish man in
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-10-11
FRENCH AIRMFN'S ARROWS
WOUND FEET OF GERMANS

Munich, Oct. 9.--Among the
wcapors exhibited In the vestibule
of the Munich military museum,
there are two short iron arrows
which were thrown on the German
troops ly French airmen. They are
new weapon in modern warfare
The wounds inflicted by these ar
rows are described in a report by
Assistant Surgeon Or. Johann Volk-
mann to the Society of Physicians
OF Stuttgart, in which lie says
wounds caused ny these arrows
are different from these caused ny
rifle fire. grenades. shrapnel shells
and the bayCnet, though they do not
show any great differentiation from
ordinary stab wounds"
A soldier wounded by such an ar
row tells the following story;
sept II, about , in the after
noon, Willie our regiment was rest
ing, two French aviators passed
over us about 1900 to 1900 meters
EiEh. suddenly felt smartins
pain in my right foot Just above the
heel. Wren | looked at my foot
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-10-11
French GAIN At
ST. nIHIfL AND
NORTH Of OISE
Rattle Line in France Extends in
Culve From Lorraine 10 Bel
gian Frontier.

Paris. o.: i1-The follc~ins or
fetal announcement was given out
in Paris this afternoon:
The fighting continues under
satisfactory Conditions our entire
atlle front has been maintained
in spite Of violent attacks of the
enemy at s2.eral l.C.I.ts.
"lh cur lett wing. in the region
iucluiei between Ia Base, ArmCn-
ti,res and (ass / tho Gghting be-
tween the opposing forees Of cav
tlry has heen confrscl because Of
the nature Of the terrain.
ITO the north of the else. orr
troops have attained real advantages
1T several places in the 2one of dc-
ton In the region Of st. Mihiel
We have made material progress.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-10-11
VELVET IND CLOTH

for general wear. Braid and velvet
buttons form the decorative scheme.
Cloth known by the rather military
title Of olive drah. combined with dark
green velvet. makes this stylish cos
tune The waist Is made In one with
the tunic The front Is cut out 20 pro-
vide for an adjustable vest of linen OF
rny other material. Bias folds Of cloth
ar velvet may be used to trim the dress
IL preferred tn the braid here illustrate
td Four Yards Of 36-iuch velvet and
81 yards Of 54-inch cloth are required
FIR the making.
The cutting PLAYS an important part
ip the development of the model TAe
front gore Is laid on an nTen width If
the cloth, the line of large "D' porfo-
ratious running parallel with length
wise thread Of the material The OUT
line Of the front may he changed % n
round or square effect by falluwine
single small %" rerfnratipns outer
front ana revcr. sleeve and yuT ara
also cut from an open width 81 cIaia
Lay carcfullg on a 3enEthwisp fold -
the eooGs the hacS gore. woke. ,n ir.r
anu ttitN. tttfFF NHfki.ar lAe b'ir ttf%
can be cut from the surplus cloth az
the top Of the back gore
A few suggestions might be given ra-
garding the construction NJ the tuu.c
and yoke belt. as these may cause per-
plexity For The tunjc turn under the
front edge Of front gore IN slot perfp-
ratiens, Join cores and sew tu lnwer
edge Of waist over stay, centers even.
Adjust the belt to position. determine
ing the center by small 20" pcrfora
tons. The upper edge is marked by
large 20" perforation. The belt Is ad-
justed to upper edge Of tunic without
any fullness.
Finish with braid and buttons of vel
vet.
Buttons play an important part In
the decoration of tailored and semi
tailored costumes this season. In ad-
dtion to velvet and satin. Celluloid is
used, the buttons matching the color
Of the costume Metal buttons also
: are extremely fashionable.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-10-11
MOUND CITY

Frank Fleetwood, a carpenter,
while at work repairing a house for
Charles Wehrenberg on Main street
yesterday fell from n s,affold to the
ground. and was picked up in Sc
rious condition. 1t was found thai
he had sustained the broken ribs.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Strohms of
Caruthc-svillc. Mo, arrived Friday
to visit with the latteT's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Boyd OF Com
mercial avenue.
Mrs. Otto Belts has returned
from Memphis. where she was called
on account Of the illness Of her
sister. Mrs. John Lewis, who is
much improved
MIR. and Mrs John Armstrong
returned Friday from Carteryille,
Ill, where they had been visiting
with their son. Harry Armstrong.
Mrs Joseph Bigge. stan and Miss
Wilma Biggcrstaft of Mounds,
spcnt Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Keller OF Main street.
Nr. and Mrs. Fred Hoffman, Mrs
Otto Bolts. Ms. W. A. Wall ana
Miss Mary B,owncr spent the Thurs
day afternoon in Cairo.
Mrs Dade Perrine, Mrs. c. z.
Richey. Miss Freda Reese and Miss
Hattie GIawley attended the picture
show at Mounds Friday evening.