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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
CONCERNING SANAToRIUM
DIR. Schreiner Writes of the Benefits
il Would Bring

EDITOR CENSOR: county board
decided to submit the question of bond
ing the county for $50. 900 for tuber-
culosis sanatorium to the voters at the
coming spring election. With the
editors kind permission would like to
give some reasons why Vernon county
should go to this heavy expense.
shall not tire you with statistics. Every
body knows of enough cases of tuber-
culosis or consumption in his immediate
neighborhood, who either for their own
sake or for the sake of their surround
ing should be treated in a sanatorium,
where the durable or early cases have
a much better chance for recovery and
all of them cease to he a danger
to other members OF the family
The objection may be made, that the
essentials of the treatment: fresh air,
nourishing food and mental and bodily
rest can be had anywhere, and that
precautions against injecting others
can be taken It home. But the ob
jeetions do rot hold Every physician
knows how difficult it is to keep tuber
cular patients in the open III their
homes. how they viii shut the door and
hug the stove in raw and cold weather,
willingly to the open air treatment
under the influence Of the institutional
enthusiasm, which in itself is such d
great help towards cure. We all
know that not ali homes in Vernon
county can furnish food fit for the
weak digestion and variable appetite
of the consumptive, and we ali know
how idle 1t would be to prescribe mental
and bodily rest for farmers wife with
half a dozen children. 1t is fairly easy
to enumerate the precautions against
injecting others, but some of our homes
have not room enough to carry them
into effec., and it is not easy for pa
Cient to remember them every minute
of the day, while in an institution the
constant reminder is furnished by the
example of other patients, and habit
Is formed. and it is done unconsciousiy.
Twenty thousand dollars is lot Of
money, and even if some of the patients
will pay their own expenses and the
state pays the bigger share for the
poor ones out of the general funds, to
which we must contribute. in any case
it will cost us some for maintenance.
The expense of taking care of our con
sumptive in this way will be higher,
but If lives are saved and suffering pre-
vented, it is a good investment. And
the main difference will be that we will
share in part in the expense that now
often fails with crushing weight on the
few afflicted families, something as
good citizens we should be willing TODD
In order TO have the question called
to the attention of the voters, would
be thankful to have other county papers
reprint this article witt or without
criticism. DR. ] X 3HREINER.
Westby. Wisconsin. Ma 2
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
OUR CROP PRICES HIGHEST
Wisconsin the Real Farmers Para
disc Leads Middle West

We have the very bestof reasons for
being proud that we live in old Wis
consin, and we need not take back seat
for any state when it comes to agri-
cultural greatness, The average an
aual value per acre of crops during the
last fifteen years, as complied by the
United States department of agricul-
ture, places Wisconsin at the head of
the middle western states.
In corn, Wisconsin heads the list with
SlI5S, Minnesota taking low place with
Sl3 So We also lead in wheat at $l4,24,
Minnesota again failing with $l062
Again in oats, Wisconsin tops 'em all
with per acre value of Sll 48, iowa be-
ing low state at $500 First place is
once more given to as in barley at
Sl569, Minnesota again at the bottom
at Sll.46 Wisconsin bay fields smile
to the tune of $l4 so. Minnesota lowest
at SO 65. In flax seed we are again on
top and Minnesota again the lowest,
SIG II and Sl202 respectively. Illinois
and Minnesota lead Gs few cents on
rye. Kentucky and Virginia, always
spoken of as the greatest tobacco dis
tricts of America, show value per acre
of only S67. while the Wisconsin leaf is
listed at $llS22, and only Pennsylvania
leads us-and that by only tive dollars
to the acre.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
you INNEED OF FARMHELpa
If So Make Application to the State
Industrial Bureau

Farmers who are needing a farm
hand for the summer and who are un-
able to obtain one near at hand would
do well to correspond with the labor
offices of the Wisconsin Industrial Com
mission. Last year the commission Of
fees sent out from the cities to the
farms over 1900 people. Thisyear the
labor situation in the cities ID acute.
Thousands of good men are out of EN-
ployment. Many of them were from
the farm, and, after spending years in
the city, facing the constantly increas-
ing cost of living, are now anxious to
get back to the rural districts. Others
are from the small farms of En-
rope and are strangers in America.
Many of these are seeking positions on
farms where they may learn of our
methods of'farming, and also improve
themselves in our language. They are
full of energy and ambition, and in
tend owning farms eventually. The
commission has on file hundreds of APP
pllcations for farm positions They are
OF many nationalities, and farmers pre-
fering farm hand, of any particular
nationally can generally get his pref
erence. The commission is irving to
relieve the stress among the unem-
ployed of the cities and at the same
time supply the demand of the farms
for more men Thoas in need of help,
and who are not able to procure it To-
cally, should write to the Wisconsin
Free Employment Office, 24l Fourth
Street. Milwaukee, which is under the
management of the state industrial
commission, stating the kind of help
they want, and the office will send for
NAL application blanks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
REVIVAL MEETINGS CLOSE

Sunday services at the Methodist
church were finale of fortnight services
held nightly by Pastor Cooke, assisted
by Rev. E. +. Horth of MondOvi. These
meeting were conducive to the general
betterment of the church membership,
and aided in the addition of six new
members. who were formally taken in
ken into church fellowship at the Sun
day morning service, the rite of bap-
tism being administered. In the after
noon a mems meeting was called, pre-
sided over by MIR. Horth The project
of organizing a men club was agitated,
a committee being appointed to take
the necessary initiatory steps. Mr..
Horth also preached the evening dis.
course, taking his departure on Mon
dav.
These services were practically the
close of dedication ceremonies.
The building is receiving its finishing
touches and soon the debris will be
passed since the tearing down of the
old church began and long before that
time architects. building committe and
trustees were at work. Great credit is
due them for their pains and their time
generously given. To Rev. Cookies un-
firing zeal, undaunted spirit and in
SEPARATION, supported by the people of
Viroqua, the building is a monument.
Not only the labor of his brain has been
given, but the labor of his hands. He
worked often among the men in la
borer's garb, with shovel, at the pump
or handling lumber, work glady done
for the master. However, strange to
tell, his sermons have not lost their
tone and vigor during this time of
strenuous labor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
II is Only Too True

Vernon county is one of the very few
counties in the state where the leading
weekly newspapers continue to sell at
Sl.00 per year. From all over the
United States, for that matter, come
reports of the. raising of the subscrip-
tion prices OF both dailies and weeklies,
because publishers, who are studying
costs as never before, find it business
necessity. Elk. Gov. Hoard, president
Of the Wisconsin state press association,
IN q late letter to the fraternity, de-
clared that the price of newspapers
thruout the state ought to be advanced
from 25c to 81 90 even to cover the
mere cost of production. - De Soto Ar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Basket Bali Notes

The opera house was well filled
with spectators on Friday night, when
all were eager to witness the game of
basket ball between the locals and the
Sparta high school boys. Our boys had
spent much time in drill and from start
to finish, Sparta was mot in it," the
entire game being literally op-sided.
Final verdict was ID to 10 in favor of
Viroqua.
The last home game 80 far scheduled
is to be played next Tuesday with Cash
ton. Coach Steener's team has enjoy
ed several changes in its. SNAKE up and
will come down with plans for taking
Viroqua 8 scalp.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
The Spirit of Brotherly Love

A very commendable thing is going
on among the two local Lutheran pas.
tors these days-the exchanging of pull
vices during Lent Union spirit on the
part Of pastors at least is evident there
from. Union should now be the cry of
every member of the two congregations.
Why not an immediate union without
waiting for the slow end dilatory for
malities of the whole church bodies
which will involve years of absolutely
unnecessary waiting. Westby Times
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Masonic Party Friday Might

Another of the enjoyable Masonic
parties will take place Friday evening,
the occasion having a double signif-
canoe in that it is the first anniversary
of the ophning of the new temple
There will be toasts, ard something
will be doing every minute of the time.
The Blue Lodge members will play the
roll of hosts. All Masons and their
wives and lady friends and members of
the Eastern Star are extended cordial
invitation to be present. The commit
tee desires all those who will attend to
notify them Immediately Festivities
commence promptly at eight o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
CREAMERY fANGLE SETTLED
Resolution Adopted Which Meets
Approval of All Patrons

Three hundred and ten stockholders
of the Viroqua Creamery attended the
meeting last Friday. The original in
tention of the meeting, that of in
creasing the capital stock of the con-
Germ. was put to vote and lost -232
voting in favor of the proposition, as
sgsinst. A vote of $50 would be re-
quired to change the articles of incor-
poration.
Secretary Ellefson then drafted and
introduced a resolution to issue certi-
fcates bearing four per cent interest
for shares of stock, and to pay off the
principal at the rate of twenty per cent
annually. 1t met the warmest ap-
prevail of the big meeting and was
passed with but very few dissenting
votes.
State Dairy Inspector Duffner of
Sparta was present and spoke inter-
eslngly upon various important topics.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

james Flemming was summoned to
Minneapolis Friday by the serious con-
dition of his brother, Ruel, who has
been confined in a hospital for some
time. He found him in critical con-
dition from loss of blood, following
operation in which his tonsils were re-
moved. He has rallied from the oper-
alton and present prospects are bright
for recovery.
Tie farm residence of Will Adams
on Sugar Grove ridge near Blooming
dale was completely destroyed by fire
Monday noon. Very few of the con-
tents were saved. The family were at
dinner when the blaze was discovered.
Miss Bonnie Potts of this city and Miss
Hildah Rundahl of Coon Valley, teach
ers in that district, lostall of their per-
sonsl effects in the fire.
We wish to cali your attention to
the statement, published on another
page of this paper, Of the Northwest
ern Mutual Life Insurance company.
which is one of the largest life insur-
arlce companies in the world. This is a
v isconsin company with its home Office
in Milwaukee. 1t was esta blished in
Ie57 ard since 1868 has been repre-
scented in our city by the John Dawson
& Co. Agency For nearly half cen
fury the company has been paying
death and endowment claims here and
It now has large amount of insurance
on the lives of our leading business and
men, It's growth has been
wonderful and its record clean.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
A Probe m for Mail Carriers

A fellow who started to take a civil
service examination f.tr nail carrier
got mad over some of the questiors
and quit Then he sent in this cues
tion as suggestian for future exami-
nations: 1T it takes a four months
old woodpecker nine months TO peck a
hole through cypress log big enough
to make III shingles, and it takes l56
shingles to make bundle worth 80
cents, how long will it take CROSBY d
grass hopper, with cork leg. to kick
the seeds out of dill pickle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
The Time. Place and Results

Some of our merchants are apt
to quit advertising when business
Is quiet. They do it in good faith.
They aim to cut down expenses.
But did you notice that a few
days ago hundreds of Sears Roe
buck & Company's catalogues
came pouring into the territory?
When business is poor these con
Germs bolster it up by advertis-
ing, and they get the business.
Our local merchants might do
well to look over their stock and
pick out the goods that are not
moving. Price them so they will
advertise the bargains, and start
the business coming your way.
After all, profitable advertising is
not such a mystery as some peo-
pie suppose A message that ap-
peals to the customer and has
pocket book always brings re-
suits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

H. E. LIGHT, will be in VIRO-
QUA, MONDAY, MARCH 8, and
in VIOLA during the forenoon
and SOLDIERS GROVE the af-
ternoon of the next day, to buy
your driving and draft animals
for the New York and Philadel-
phia markets. Bring lin your
best mares and horses and get
the highest market prices for
them.
HARRY LIGHT is without
doubt the best known horse-buy-
er who visits Viroqua. During
the past ten years of regular Wis
its, he has built up an enviable
record for square business deal
ing, and you make no mistake
when you save your horses for
him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
This Outsatans Satan

1t has just come to light that theft
was committed at the Baptist church
which would make the imps of the devil
laugh with chagrin. Two dozen song
books were stolen by some person or per.
sons and no trace of them can be found.
The question now is: Can his, her or
their voices swell with christian joy
singing from these stolen books; is
there any spark of religion in a person
who would steal song book? No,
there cannot be. II must be slave of
satan. Ontario Headlight
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Wisconsin is waging relentless and

Wisconsin is waging relentless and
successful war against scrub sires.
Wisconsin grain growers are raising
enough pure bred seed barley to seed
all of the barley fields of the United
States. Wisconsin cheesemakers are
making more than half of America g
cheese. Wisconsin farmers have built
more silos than those of any other state.
Wisconsin pea Gamers put up 40 per
cent of the nations output of this veg
etable. Wisconsin furnishes the fruit
for one-eighth of the cranberry pies of
the country. Wisconsin has led in the
fight against bovine tuberculosis. Wis
consin has pushed the corn belt to the
shores of Lake Superior.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

In order to make room for other
goods Kalvestran & Moore will sell at
public sale at Gays Mills, on Saturday
March 9Th, beginning at 10 o'clock, all
kinds of farm implements including
plows, harrows, disc drills, fan mills,
engines, sickle grinders, cream separa-
tors, buggies, wagons, stock food,
poultry food, hog tonic, salvet, lini
ments and all other goods kept in their
line. Also one used Mitchell automo-
bile and two second hand Ford cars all
in good condition. This is your oppor-
tunity where you make the price on
staple and reasonable goods. Remem-
Der the date next Saturday, March 9Th.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Perkins Residence Badly Damaged

Sunday evening, while the family
were absent, the A. E. Perkins resi-
dence IN the extreme western part of
the city caught fire, presumably from a
defective chimney. Considerable dam
age was done to both building and con-
tents before the blaze was finally sub
dued. Floors and partitions were en-
tirely ruined and sidewalks somewhat
injured. Mr.. Perkins loss is well
covered by insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Readstown's Big Weed Delivery

w. Dickinson received and shipped
from this station last week thirteen car
loads tobacco besides storing large
quantity in his warehouse here. While
he price is low the growers are glad
e. get their crops off their hands and
we are fortunate in having local buy
er who can handle this cheap stuff this
year. --Readstown Tribune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
wireless Message for westby Man

Mrs Mandius DAZZLE arrived here from
Skudesness, Nor way, having been met
in BROOKLYN, N Y, by her husband
who has been here for some time. The
board the ship which necessitated send
ing wireless message TO Mr.. DAZZLE
here The message has the distinction
of being the first wireless one ever re-
ceived in Westby. Mr. DAZZLE is cous-
in of Mrs Carl Froiland. Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Another Organ Recital

Lovers of the best music will learn
with pleasure that the Methodist choir
has arranged for an organ recital to
take place next Tuesday evening. Pro-
fessor Harry Packman of Lacrosse will
be assisted by good violinist, and Miss
Weimar will render several solos. Pro-
ceeds Of the entertainment will go to
organ fund
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Said or Written to III. cen.o,

Kit Pierce, De Grande, Montana.
''Will you please change the address of
our CENSOR from Miles City to De-
Grande, Montana. We are having love-
ly winter weather; lots of snow but not
very cold The worst blizzard we have
had was the Bird Of February. We are
all well and anxious for spring work to
hepin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

Brother Copper of the DeSoto Argus
has inaugurated a can paign for the
nameing of every farm in that vicinity,
and is publishing the names of every
farm ehristened. The idea possesses
much of merit and should be acted upon
by all farmers. Riverside View" is
prettier, more easily remembered, and
gives farm more individuality than
allluding to it as the "old John Smith
place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Dance Thursday Night

The Culver orchestra, assisted by
'Rube" Maigatter, the Maeder trap
drummer, will give a public dance at
the Opera hall following the picture
show. An admission Of only SOC will
be charged and all are cordially invited.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

Annual report of the Readstown
creamery for 1914, reveals pleasing
volume of business and a condition of
substantial prosperity. Gross business
was $55, 681.2l. Two hundred and fifty
shares are in force. We publish the
statistics as given out by the board of
directors, Grant Smith. K M. Hoover
sen, / j. Gibbs, G. E. Anderson and
j. H. Sine:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Please Settle Accounts

Owing to the recent fire which badly
damaged my home and household goods,
and in view of the inconvenience and
expense to which am put. | would re-
gurd it a great favor if those knowing
themselves indebted to me would call
and make settlement of their account.
A. K. PERKINS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

The wise farmer will not delay the
matter of testing his seed corn. The
winter was an unusually severe one on
corn; the extremes Of temperature and
the abundance of moisture put seed
corr to test most trying. Test your
corn early.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

C. r. Bishop will sell at auction at
the Tuhus place in the west part of
Viroqua city, at 80 in the afternoon
of Saturday, March 5, one mare, 2 heif-
ers, cow, 81 shoats, and many farm
tools and other articles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
District Odd Fellow Convention

Semi annual district gathering of
Odd Fellows will be held in Cashton,
Tuesday, March 9. Viroqua, Ontario,
Bloomipgdale and Cashton lodges be-
long to the local district and members
from each place will attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

Johnson Brothers announce a sale to
take place on their farm one mile south
of Avalanche, commencing at l0o'clock
on Wednesday, March IL. Two mares,
10 cove, heifers, some heifer calves,
8 brood sows, 8 shoats, and very COM
plete list of farm machinery will be
sold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Auction Sales

At his farm at Ross, commencing at
ten O'Clock on Wednesday, March 10,
Henry Gray will sell team of mares,
fine bunch Of high test mich cows, 8
shoats and large list of practically
new farm machinery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

G. T. Forum will sell at auction at
his place at the southern edge of the
city limits. at o'clock in the afternoon,
on Friday, March 10, quantity Of
stock, machinery and household goods.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
FILM FLASHES

Kathlyn Williams ir"rhe Lord of the
Jungle, Monday.
Trey o. Hearts" every Wednesday.
Fine features every Saturday night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
SOAP, Soap, Soap,

Galvanic, Magic Washer, Bob White,
Pearl White, and White BOrax Nqphta,
z bars for Is cents or 30 bars FOR 81. 90
at the West Prairie Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Next Shining Day

Friday of next week. March IL, will
be the next day the Lacrosse packing
plant will receive stock for shipment
from the Southeastern yards.
TOILET HETLAND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

$40 and SIS ladies' winter coats,
your choice. Observation-Disclosures 9S
80 Aen's Dutchess pants. .......... / ~
New silk dress goods and new wash
goods, l23c to ............ so
Ederheim STEMS boys and Young
mems suits at from SIS 80 $40 90
Warmers corsets guaranteed not
thrust, break or tear, 81 to . 5 90
Silk and messaline petticoats, spec
ial at 40
Reduced prices are offered on men ;
and ladies rubber foot wear. Store
will be kept open evenings until D m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
FARM. srocK AND DAIRY Iors

The birth of freak calf is reported
from the farm of C. A. Smith in town
of Liberty. The animal had two heads,
four hind feet and two tails.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
How Are your Eel

Bakers Antiseptic will knock all Of
fensive Odor in Is seconds. For sale
by all drug stores
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

It is argued that when the girls are
willing to stay on the farm the boys
are willing to stay there, too. 1t seems
quite reasonable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
can Best Serve Won Now

am prepared to oil harness at 81 50
per set. Have it done now.
L. u. FAVOR, YIroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03

Charles Walker is moving from
Hillsboro to northern Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
Short News Stories of Interest

Ups by Censor Reporters Gongs Dongs
Viroqua and Vicinity
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-03
. BIG LIST OF FINE BARGAINS
Roman s. Felix Dept Store Offers
Reductions in Staple Merchandise

and SIS ladies' winter coats,