davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
cAAPrER III.
A Second Invitation.

Il don't think, mon Capitaine, that it
is any use." Brunei told his master.
Sabron, in his shirt-sleeves. sat be-
fore table on which, in basket. lay
Michette's only surviving puppy. II
was a month old. Sabron already knew
how bright it, eyes were and how al.
Turing its young ways.
''Be still, Brunet," commanded the
officer, You do not come from the
south or you would be more sanguine.
Pitchoune Las got to live"
The puppy's clumsy adveuturesome
feet had taken him as far as the high
road, and on this day. as It were 10
order that he should understand the
struggle for existence. bicycle had
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
WIN Not Stick.

TO prevent postage stamps from
sticking together, rub them over tina
hair before putting them away.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
>~~~N~~O~~~~~~


one Good Reason for Being Woman.
BY nature man belongs to the hunt
in the open, and woman to the fire in
doors, and just here lies one OF the
best reasons for being woman rather
than man, because woman can get
along without mans out-of-doors
much better than man can get along
without woman's indoors, which
proyes woman of the two the better
bachelor, as being more self-contained
and self-contented Every real man
when abroad on the hunt is always
dreaming of hearth and hob and
wife, whereas no real woman, II she
has the hearth and the hob, is longing
for mans hunting spear or quarry. II
she is indeed a real woman she is very
likely longing to give man tho com
fort Of the fire. provided he viii not
stay too long at stretch, but get out
long enough to give her time to brush
up his hearth and rinse his teapot
satisfactorily to herself Atlantic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Trouble on the Rail

The branch train had a series of draw
backs that caused annoyance tS sne
travelling public and employees, last
week. At Sparta, Thursday morning,
the cab was burned from the locomo-
tive used here,
Wednesday, at Westby, while switch
ing, the train struck Edward Bever's
sled, throwing the driver from his rig,
causing unconsciousness, inflicting in
juries on his face.
The same day at Westby, Brakeman
Louis Stoltz had an experience that
may lay him up for some days. He
was riding box car in the yards when
It jumped the track and tipped sideways
Louie thought it was going over and he
jumped clear from the top, landing on
the icy ground 1t is not known at
this writing whether any bones were
broken or not, but anyway he received
a severe JOLT
In the yards in this city, last Satur-
day NOR ing. the locomotive became
deraileo nd an engine was brought
from Sp4fta The north bound accom-
mediation failed to leave Vifcqua till
late in the afternoon, the regular time
being ten O'Clock in the morning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
MAY FORM TOBACCO |JI
GROWERS WILL MEET s. IAN
vASS THE MAT
Such Was the Decision urday's
County Equity Conv~9ti5n
Election of Officers

The American Society of EQUITY held
its county convention in Viroqua on
Saturday last, good representation
being present from surrounding local
societies. After being called to order
by President Mahoney. Secretary Treas
urer Urness presented his annual report,
showing balance of S240 on hand
The following were elected officers
for the ensuing year:
President-D. o. Mahoney. Viroqua.
Nice-P resident-Simon Glenn, LaFarge.
Secretary Treasurer-Andnew Urness. Newry.
The matter of increasing member
ship was discussed, and it was finally
determined to pay secretaries of local
unions from the county treasury, rs
cents for each member dropped for
non-payment of dues who is brought
back into the order. If secretaries fail
to do the work in this line any member
may do so on like terms
The following resolution was present
ed by Jens Davidson, and unanimously
adopted:
Resolved. By the American Society of Equity Of
Vernon county. that the county board be request
ed to grant the use of the county circuit court
room for the use Of this society. or any other
farmers organizations for the purpose OF holding
meetings for the benefit of said organizations.
Following the dinner hour the prob
lem of disposing of or handling the pres
ent tobacco crop was taken up and free
ly discussed, most of those present fav-
oring pooling scheme such as was or
gained and maintained here a few
years ago Judge Mahoney said there
appeared to be necessity for farmers
jointly handling their crops under good
management, that local and foreign
buyers were backward about making
purchases. He said a packing house
could be leased here If it was desired.
Jens Davidson, E. ]. jennings. Albert
Hanson, Peter Clements, John Huschka,
B. o, Dahl and others spoke on the
subject. 1t was finally determined to
hold special meeting on Monday, Feb
ruary first, TO decide what shall be done.
Every tobacco grower is urged to be on
hand
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
you WANT GOVERNMENT JOB,
Examination for Rural Mail Carrier
Soon to be Held

A civil service examination will be
held az ViroQua ant Hillsboro, Satur-
day. February 10, to fill vacancy on a
rural route out of Hilsboro.
Under the present regulations ex-
aminations are held for each county
in which .eligibles are needed instead
of holding them as formerly for each
Office. No person is eligible for the
pended examination who is not actual
ly domiciled within the territory sup
piled by post Office in the county for
which the examination is held A per-
son must be examined in the county in
which the post Office that supplies his
home is situated AS result of such
examination he may become eligible to
appointment as rural carrier at any
postoffice in such county.
Application blanks and circulars of
information may be obtained from the
postmast tiers or secretaries of civil SER
vice examining boards at the postofiices
named in the announcements, and should
be filed with the Commission at Wash
ington. ID c., in complete form, about
ten days prior to the date of examina-
finn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27


Some men are called to the lecture
platform because they have broken
out of Jail or discovered a terrestrial
pole or put a big Corporation out OF
business. Others are called because
through years of toll and p!odding they
have prepared something worth say.
ing in public. Mr., Voelker belongs to
the latter class. He has never done
anything sensational Never having
been put into Jail he has never found
it necessary to break out
Mr.. Voelker has spent twelve years
of his life as a school teacher, begin.
ming with a country school and ending
as a university professor; one year as
editorial writer with an educational
journal; and seven years on the popu.
lar lecture platform He is at present
secretary of tho Lecture Department
of the Extension division Of tho Uni
versity of Wisconsin. He usually
spends his summer vacations lectur.
ing on the Chautauqua Circuits.
Mr.. Voelker's Human Nature Lee
Nhtto AAC Al @ SthoS Wy tAtG1uSSlNCH'
They are not dry-as-dust dispositions
but live talks brimful of good nature
as well as human nature. fun as well
as philosophy. and inspiration as well
as information.
Know then thyself, presume not
God to scan,
The proper study for mankind is
man.
Next number of the lecture course
Friday night. Sears on sale at DahPs
drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Fraters Have Big Time

Joint installation of officers of the
Modern Woodmen of America, and the
Royal Neighbors took place on Thurs
day evening and was largely attended,
fully two hundred being present The
lodge room was nicely decorated with
their colors, purple and white, and the
ladies wore white with purple sashes.
All ceremonies were performed with
complimentary exactness, and short
speeches were made by Messrs G. ].
Smith, l.. c. Boyle and F. M. Minshall.
The Woodmen furnished lunch, after
which dancing occupied the time. Wis
itors represented lodges from several
neighboring points.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
WILL NOT WANT TO MISS TT
A Day and Night of Pictures of Great
Merit and Interest

On Saturday afternoon and evening,
at the Opera Electric IN Viroqua, films
will be shown that should attract the
attention of everybody, realistic pre-
sentation of the greatest Of worlds in
dustrial manufacturing plants, the
Henry Ford factory ut Detroit, Michi-
gan. 1t is known not only as the laTg-
est, bnt the most highly equipped and
efficient in existence. Ever owner or
person who knows nything of the
magnitude of this great plant and its
high scale of maintenance will have a
desire to see the pictures. Following
program with additions. will be shown
for your edification:
FORD AND HIS GREAT PLANT
1.-The Ford March, Victrola, written
by Henry Zickler. Detroit.
2-Picture of Mr.. Henry Ford, Presi-
dent Ford Motor Company.
3-Picture of Mr. James Couzens, Vice
President Ford Motor Company.
4-Picture of 1000 Glasses, one day s
output of Ford Motor Company.
5-Picture of IL, 900 of the 10000 en-
ployes at the Ford factory.
IL took two hours to get the men
out and back to work = "a, 900 hours
of labor lost at 55A per hour, or
S14 800 worth of time.
6-The making of piston, Part 1.
THE making of piston, Part 2.
s Solo, The Little Ford Rambled
Right Along" by quartet of male
singers.
9--The Man. The Motor and The Maid,
Part l.
10 The Man, The Motor and the Maid,
Part 2
1.-THE Man, The Motor and The Maid.
Part 3
12-The Final Assembly
10 Selected.
Ia Detroit Weekly.
Show opens at 2:30 in the afternoon
and closes at 10 o'clock in the night, on
Saturday of this week, January 30.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Can Best Serve You Now
am prepared to oil harness at $1.50
per set. Have it done nov.
l.. u FAVOR, VIroQua.

Will Owen is critically i'll from the
effects of long standing case-of goitre.
Fred w. Kromrey and family en-
joyed brief visit from his brother
Gus of Lacrosse.
DIR. Geo W. Minshall was at Madi-
son last week to attend state conven-
ton of veterinary surgeons.
Miss Gladys Christopherson spent
The week end at the farm home of
Floyd Huschka, remaining over Sunday.
Mrs. Robert Mason arrived from
Montana and is spending several weeks
with relatives and old neighbors in
Webster.
Prof. Lee Griffin of Viola. who has
been principal of Bangor school, re-
signed to accept position with Chi
cago publishing house.
--Westby school girls defeated Gales
vile lnaidens 1T basket bali, 26 TO 8, at
Westby, maintaining their record for
no games lost this year.
John fainter is kept from active
work by blood poison from which one
hand seemed to recover, and with which
the other is now affected.
While in the city on Saturday An
drew Urness told the CENSOR that the
Newry store under Manager Void, is
growing in trade and popularity.
Postmaster and Mrs. Smith have
enjoyed visit from their relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Wilson of Minnea-
polls The two ladies are sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry 0ftedahl moved
Co. 20 Pm
pying rooms in II. G. Gronning's resi-
dence. They rented their farm to their
son.
Installation of officers in Yiroqua
Beaver Colony will be held on Wednes-
day night, February 3, regular meet
ing, which every member is urged to
attend.
Hon. Lawrence Grimsrud, Chester
Dahl, Thee. Thorson, T. j. Tborson,
and number of other Westby citizens
were business callers in the county seat
on late days.
While driving to the city with a
load of porkers Mr. ]. E. Knutson of
Bristow had tip-over which gave him
a fractured arm. The sleigh fell upon
him as the load went over,
The good neighbors Of George E.
Bush were as brothers when they re-
Gently assisted him in stripping his to-
bacco, Mr.. Bush is burdened by the
long and serious illness of his wife.
Mrs. w. z. Garrett has a start
of blood poison in her foot, which has
caused some anxiety to her many
friends, but the member seems to be
in an improved condition, and the trou-
bic not thought to be serious.
"A joint teachers association was
held at Viola on Saturday, many from
Richland and Crawford counties at
tending. Superintendent Gardner and
Prof. A. e, Smith had parts on the
program.
When buying flaming mill or a
feed mill why not buy the best. The
Winner mill and grader and the Lett
or Hall feed mills are the best for the
purpose known today. Dach & Ander
son sell them and will use you right.
See them and you will find many other
tools you are wanting for spring.
-Swift's fertilizer, good seed, thor
ough tillage, crop rotation (which in
cludes legume,) ard manure make
farm PROSPERITY Chris Kropsboi, Vi
roqua had STA n additional profit from
two acres ~ tobacco last year by the
use % 700 lbs of S~ft's fertilizer.
Daeh & Anderson have the agency ard
will take orders now for spring needs.
See them at once and get your order in.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Basket Ball Notes

Viroqua team passed busy week,
taking on Weetby, Viola and Soldiers
Grove, winning at Westby 81 to 20.
beating Viola 80 to %, but tired and
sore from too much work they came
out on the other side of the tally sheet
at Soldiers Grove, score IS to 26.
Westby game was fast and fine
contest. At Viola new players were
used until the Viola lads piled up a
lead, then our veterans took the floor
and won in the last five minutes of
play. At the Grove the boys were stiff
and sore. Got limbered up in the sec
ond half and carried that 8 to Ia, but
could not overcome the lead The
boys report the very best of gentle
manly treatment, especially so at Sold
iers Grove.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Azure Food Baking Powder

The CENSOR takes pleasure in adj
vising its readers that, beginning with
this issue, the advertising of another
national advertiser will appear in it's
columns, viz: x, G. Baking Powder.
IL is the polly of this paper to ac-
cept advertisement of food products of
merit only. Investigations show that
X. G. Baking Powder has been sold
Throughout the United States for over
twenty years, and the steady increase
in it's consumption is due to its quality.
An elaborate Cooks book, containing
many recipes to your liking is given
free with every rs cent can. See your
grocer for full particulars.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Enjoyable Concert

Last evening, to fair audience. our
Third Infantry band rendered one Of
their very enjoyable concerts. Feature
solos by s. b. Lillis and Carlson Gauper
were nicely rendered and well received.
Grandpa's work, as always, shows good
form and much conscientious work.
Sans selection was one Of the most
difficult written for the instrument,
only attempted by artists. From a
standpoint of technic, this concert was
one of the most difficult ever handled
by our band Failure Of the movie
reels to arrive was somewhat dlsap-
pointing but the boys made up the de-
ficiency by lengthening their program.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
To Our Old Customers Who Owe Us
Notes or on Account

DEAR FRIEND: We have sold out our
business and we must get settled up
with all Of you. 1t is costing US need
less expense to have to stay here to get
these matters settled and it keeps US
from engaging in business elsewhere.
The few remaining companies we owe
are anxious for their money because
they know we have sold out and expect
to move away. Please do US the favor
to make prompt settlement and we
shall be very greatful to you.
CHAS. S. SLACK & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
RELIEF FOR GREAT NUMBERS
Franchise Restored TO Many Who
Were Lately Shut Out

That persons of foreign birth who
are residents of the state and satisfy
other legal requirements naay still vote
If they have taken out treir first citi-
zenship papers is the text of an opinion
by the supreme court. The court de-
elared that the constitutional amend
ment passed in 1908 requiring all per-
sons TO have full citizenshp pspe-s af-
ter 1912 in order to be abs to vote wss
declared to have been imrreperly passed
and to be of no effect. This leaves the
requirements of citizenship IN the oriSi-
nal status as before the amendm emit
was passed. 1t will result ia readmit-
ting TO the ballot many thousands in
the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Depot BurQIarized al Victory

The Prairie du Chen Courier is au-
thority for the report that by burning
a barn at Victory TO draw the attention
of the depot agent and citizens two
burglars robbed the depot late Monday
night, week ago. The pair of veg
men are described as one tall, dark
man black overboat and hat. The other
man Of medium build, dark overcoat
and hat, light hair, both smooth shaven.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Nj. w. A RESOLUTIONS

At the last meeting Of NJ. w. A.
camp, the following resolutions were
passed:
BIZ IT RESOLVED: That in the death
of Neighbor Lemen, the county has lost
an honorable citizen, the wife a good
husband, the children a kind father and
the NJ W. Of A. noble and beloved
neighbor. g. G DEGARMo,
OSCAR LARSON,
JACK TEwALT.
Committee Camp 1891.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Tobacco Growers Attention

A meeting of the tobacco growers of
Vernon and adjoining counties will be
held in the city of Viroqua on February
/, 1915, at p. m. to determine wheth-
er or not they want to pool or pack
their own tobacco. The growers must
decide this question and the sooner it is
done the better Every maninterested
in this proposition should be present.
All that is lacking now is the sssur-
ance that the growers will furnish the
tobacco.
ID. o. MAHONEY. President.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
The Time to Make Preparation

This is the accepted time to buy a
farm if you want one, or make exchange
to your liking. l have the propositions
that will suit most any one if you will
but give me chance to show what is
available. have 40, so, so and 100
acre tracts near Viroqua. Also a num-
Der of places four to eight miles from
the city, well improved lands that can
be had to your needs.
am in this work to please customers.
JOHN E. STOLL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Break Road for the Carrier

After every snow storm patrons of
the rural routes should not neglect max
ing a path to the mail box that the car
rier may get to it readily. Many in break
ing roads overlook the path to the mail
box entirely. 1t is slow work at best
for the carrier to get around in the
deep snow, and unless the mail boxes
are easily accessible the carrier is JUS
titled under the rules in passing up the
hoy altoOpther
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
TO THE PUBLIC

During the session of the Legislature
/ will be found at my law Office in vi
roqua, every Saturday, Monday and
probate court day, prepared TO attend
to such business as may be entrusted
to me. Mr.. Heinz, my partner, will be
at the office at all times.
J. HENRY BENNETT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Auction Sale

Mrs Robert Mason will sell at auc-
ton at her farm q miles south of Ava
lanche and q north of Ross, commence
ing at 10 O'Clock, Saturday, February
6, "a cattle, 10 cows; farm machinery
and tools. gasoline engine, wood saw
outfit, household goods ard many other
things. Usual terms. Lunch at noon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
EMPLOYMENT FOR OUR PEOPLE
Opening of Tobacco Warehouses
Bring Joy to Anxious Walters

Little new to report in tobacco stu
alton except that the Eckhardt and
Bekkedal warehouses opened with a
somewhat limited force on Monday.
At the first mentioned place a number
of people have been employed for some
time busting and repacking last years
case goods. The Mcintosh house may
not open, no goods having been con-
tracted for to date. II is pleasant to
realize that goodly number of people
who have been idle are now employed
Westby, Readstown, Coon Valley and
other surrounding points have com
menced operations.
Many growers failed to get down
their tobacco during the last case
weather. Not great deal of buying
has been done of late and the prospects
do not appear bright for sale and de-
livery of the crop, and prices are ruling
low as compared with last year. Size
and quality of the weed and striugency
in money market are assigned as rea-
sons for backwarduess in the move
ment, and the further fact that all our
dealers have on hand last years pack
ing.
1t is sincerely to be hoped that all
may see their way to revival of con-
ditions. Last year at this season every
highway leading to Viroqua was pro
cession of highly piled tobacco bundles.
Up to date deliveries have been COM
paratively few and small, portion of
that being loaded end shipped to out
side points.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
FARM. STOCK AND DAIRY Jors

Readstown creamery report makes a
showing demonstrating the value to a
community of co operative institution
of that character Business of the
year was $55, 6Sl. making LA S31 pounds
of butter from l42, 765 pounds butterfat,
paying an average overrun of % IS per
cent. The manager is Ray Brye, with
Grant Smith, K NJ Hooverson. ]. ].
Gibbs, Geo. E. Anderson, j. H Sine,
board of directors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
THE FARMERS, STORE

Mems 81 so l. buckle overshoes $1.l5
Womsn's ST. rs / buckle overshoes 85
Mems so 25 A buckle overshoes 81 IS
ROBERTSON q dahl.
Members of the Retailers Commercial
Ifnion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
ROUND AND AT OUT US.

Mr.. C. H. Campbell, one of the best
known and highly respected citizens and
tradesmen in western Wisconsin, has
retired from the mercantile business at
Cashton, after continuous application
to the work almost from the time when
the village was founded Mr.. Camp
bell is succeeded by two vigorous young
men who have been Cashton clerks for
a long period, r. " Fox and Mr.. Klink-
ner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
MIR. Ford Owner

Do you know that 5000 per week is
easily made by getting agency in your
county for the Calm Starter and Prim-
er. Price SIS 90 complete. H.S.Bolles,
State Agent, De Pere, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
10 Retire From Rnsiness

By large and attractive advertise
ment published elsew here IN this paper,
Mr.. J. M Bennett announces his pur.
pose to retire from bu i1ess. A sacri
flee sale is to be held at nis Bud store
Read il and learn tn lAe.s.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27

Butter and cheese will undoubtedly be
the highest price in years this coming
season, owing to the sla1ghtering of SO
many dairy herds throughout the coun-
try. There are hundreds of cows being
slaughtered every week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27

Louis Gautsch Of Berger, recently
disposed of his fine farm and intends
locating in Stoddsrd village.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-27
Said or Written to the Censor


c. v. PORTER: "You advocate turn
ing the old creamery into laundry.
Why not advocate adding laundry to
the new creamery? The architect told
me the whole outfit could be completed
for less than a thousand dollars and an
up-to-date laundry installed. That
would be great thing not only for the
hard worked farmers wives but for
the city families as we'll For family
washings the Chatfielo, Minnesota, Co
operative laundry run in connection
with their creamery charges for rough
dry wash five cents a pound Each
family washing has averaged for the
monthly bill 81 %. The Chatfield
creamery has $50 patrons, we have SEQ;
and could run quite large laundry"
MRS ADA EVERETT: ut is over fif-
ty years since left Vernon county for
northern Wisconsin, and the changes
there are marvellous. 1t was timbered
wilderness; now fine farms, Tkndid
cities, a moderness in most ways that
exceeds Vernon county. All these
years | have kept track OF things in the
old home as constant reader of the
CENSOR"