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La Junta tribune., 1917-03-15

Dr. Finney was building new
house south Of the Catholic church
La Junta was infested with an ~
traordinary number Of besFars and
hobos
The sScayatinr was completed and
the foundation being laid Tor otcro
county's new court house
Geo E. Mccanlcy. superintendent
Of schools OF Bent county. was la
Junta visitor for several days. az
companied by his family
The Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion found the Santa Fe guilty Of NO
latlng the long and short haul section
of the act 10 regulate commerce
Luther Powell made his apes
anc. on the streets OF La Junta a.
a bewsboy the first OF tribe that
has become quite numerous In re
cent years.
Fred Jones returned from Topeka,
after having passed most success.
ful examination for promotion from
fireman To engineer Until there VAS
vacancy he continued firing on his
regular out Of Pueblo
The county commissioner In
creased the salary OF County AtiOr-
ney Cameron from $50 TO SG5 per
month. on the ground that III. build
inr OF the new court house greatly
increased the amount of legal work
According to bank statement Of
March .. 1897, the deposits OF the
First National Bank OF La Ipnia
were s76.224ss. The First National
was the only bank In La Iunia at
that time. To-day the total deposits
In all the banks Of La IuntA are over
$3.50. 900,
All Of the primary department. OF
the La Junta schools were over.
crowded and many new corners were
deprived Of school privileges The
school board relieved the situation
somewhat by renting the frame
building opposite the Episcopal
church where the federal post office
nov stands.
La Junta tribune., 1917-03-15


September last the Colorado hi.
vision NJ Narkcsi was established.
with headquarters at Denver. for the
purpose of carrying on Investigations
and demonstrations relating To the
marketing OF Colorado farm pro
ducts This new Division is fin
anced and supervised by the office
of Markets and Rural Organization.
United States Department of Agri.
culture, and the Colorado State Agri-
cultural College.
During the past season producers
and Others were furnished by the
Division with the office OF Markets
and Rural Organization Market News
Service for potatoes and apples, Civ
Ing the number OF ears shipped from
the various producing stations also
the market conditions and prices of
these commodities in the principal
cities, In these bulletins the pro-
Queer has accurate information which
places him In a position to secure
the true market value of his pro
ducts II IL planned To continue this
service during the coming marketing
season, and II n possible that II may
be extended Ia other pcrishable pro
duets and live stock In addition TO
furnishing the market news service.
attention is being given Ia matters
relating to the grading. packing.
Standardization. transportation and
storage OF all Colorado farm pro
duets. Special effort viii b. given
during the next few months Ia prob
lens confronted In the marketing Of
the dairy and poultry products Of
the state.
The Division Is also IN u position
To assist farmers Wherever II may be
necessary and advisable In the for
nation of new cooperative market
Ink agencies In short, the purpose
Of this new work Is to assist
In every way possible In improy-
Ing the methods and conditions un-
der which the various farm products
of the state are marketed. in the
hope that = greater saving can be-
made which will bring better returns
10 the producer and at the game
time lessen the eos, to the cons inner.
We shall ever strive to prevent waste
and incfficicncy In the marketing and
distributing Of Colorado farm pro-
ducts.
The cooperation Of all Interested
In this work. especially farmers and
nismbers Of the trade. Ii earnestly
soticitsd and II II hoped that they
Will make uso Of this new Division.
requesting such assistance and infor-
oaaSeo - Will - u bssssit n ~
aAsketins aad disiribstieo ef thels
|pislsssG
La Junta tribune., 1917-03-15

B"etgrowors In Utah viii be cora
peusated partially FOR the 10000
tons Of beers frozen In the ground
before they oouiI he dug and mar
kct"d The urah-Idaho Sugar Com
pany has agreed 10 pay the farmers
$50 per ton for these beetf. the
boots to remain the property OF tho
farmer McanWhile the same com
pany expects to have 100000 acres
Of b.ets under contract In 1917 ~
against 10000 acres in 1916
La Junta tribune., 1917-03-15
Points On Advertising

He sysicmaticai and methodical IN
your advertising. DO you keep books
up TO the minute7 DO you push your
collections and buy your goods
with thought and carey DO you
write your advertising any old time
and In n rush, DO you think Of this
adv writing as something OF little
Importance and an unpleasant task
Change your attitude by changing
your viewpoint. Change your view
point by learning how 10 write ad-
veriisIns. Start 10 learn how by put
ting In the next issue OF your paper
an adv. that In carefully prepared.
and 10 which you have given at least
four hours Of thought and attention.
DO not put this off. but start today.
Begin 10 build up u larger and bet
ter service store.
Is your advs. do not brine results.
ask yourself why. do . little think.
Ing about this. A. one great ad-
vertsser says: There's = Reason. :"
II you think advertising does not pay.
take two Or three articles and push
them With eood. steady advertising
AID attractive prices and then watch
results. DO not sspect 70 ne the re-
seIts fro0 Mve o. sis a1vn.. but wait
sesi1 yeu bovs bess pvsAiss for ~.
IoGnD vooks - 0o4ehs.-Ieels pasiiss.
La Junta tribune., 1917-03-15

how ysn can prepare your
self, in your own home,
for the position you want
in the work you like best.
A; less; find CIT whs; the
]. c. s. eah DO for you, by
marking and mailing this
coupon. ]; will be the first
step upward. Choose your
sssure from this list, then get
this coupon into the mail
to-day.
La Junta tribune., 1917-03-15

uERE is your future charred for you, based
on the actual average earnings of trained
and unframed men.
Which way viii you gof You'll either go up, through
1-1iyirg position that good money and
comforts the years 90 by you'll go 6oapu through
lack OF training, into the ranks Of the poorly paid
i, entirely with you which way you go. You can
make or break your future. And is the time
decide Not next year, not next month, but You
60 up if you 10. You get the training that
will command trained mans salary. The International
Correspondence Schools have helped Thousands
Of men qualify for advancement, Let them show yoS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
Imnortnnt Parsonage Here

% July Fourth Niroqua had a brief
visit from Judge Aad J Vine. Associ-
ate Justice Of the State Supreme
Court, who, in COMPANY with his fam
fly. autced to Westby TO pass few
DAYS with his sister Mrs. a Fl. Dahl.
10 his student DAYS Judge Ninje stud
lei Law ia the Office Of Ru,k y Ninje
i'm Virogua All along the line In
the practice of his profession, as cir
cut judge and for the past seven
years as a member of the supreme
bench--Judge EinJe has made good,
His sterling worth and aiEh charac-
ter have given him a strong standing
throughout the state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
Said or Written to the Censor

Prof. w. c. T. Adams, Cambridge,
Mass "Will you please change the
address Of CENSOR to Plymouth, New
Hampshire. | have accepted the
deanship Of the state normal school
there. | read the CENSOR with great
interest each week. | still love old
Vernon county. 1t has been about -
years since I left there. Since then |
have been studying and teaching.
This year passed my doctors exam
ination in old Harvard and recei; ed
my diploma in June. / guess a man
is never too old to learn. | made hon.
or grades. Some day am going TO
write a long letter to the CENSOR.
This has been great year in Boston,
but high cost of living is awful | saw
the riot on the Commons last Sunday
between socialists and soldiers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11

Walter Ledman is back to his first
love. having returned from Lacrosse
and purchased from Steiner jacobson
the city bakery, He is putting in a
new bake oven and will take posses
sion next Monday. Experience gain
ed in a big bakery leads Mr.. Ledmau
to believe that he viii be better able
to handle the business than in the past.
The county road and bridge COM
laittee. made up Of Assemblyman Car
ter. Supervisors Dolen and Hazen, 90
gether with Highway Commissioner
Ristow, made a trip over the county
last week to see about new bridges
and road work. 1t was determined to
do as LITTLE o. bridge construction this
season as possible because Of the ex-
treme cost Of structural steel. Bids
were submitted for a new bridge over
the west Kickapoo to displace what
is known as Hunters bridge, but the
committee and commissioner consid-
cred all too high and will undertake
the work themselves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
DESTRUCTION BY ELEMENTS
Wind and Rain Do Damage to Farm
Buildings

A high wind that crossed the river
at Prairie du CHEN on the night of
June 30. left more or less damage In
its trail over Crawford and southern
section of Vernon county. Soldiers
Grove Scout tells of the storm work
near Folsom: 1T was the worst storm
of the season, with strong wind and
the ain pouring down in sheets. In
the vicinity of Folsom and Towervilie
it developed into a regular cyclone,
sweeping a narrow strip about hun
bred feet wide in which trees were
uprooted and twisted off, tobacco sh eds
and barns blown down and others dam
aged, but luckily no people were hurt.
Among those who suffered loss In the
storm were Arne Hauge who lost his
barn, Ole SOlyerson and Tom Jones
lost their tobacco sheds. Ed Wiley's
large new barn was also damaged, part
Of the roof being taken of one end,
and there we're undoubtedly others
whose buildings we're damaged that
we have not learned Of. We also ~
ticed that part Of the roof was blown
Of barn just this side Of Readstown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
STAR FILM FLASHES

There will be no show at the Star
Thursday. but the serial, THE Voice
on the Wire" together with a two
reel L-KO comedy will appear as usu-
al on Friday. Saturday Gladys Coburu
will star in a Fox feature, "One Touch
Of Sin.
There viii be nothing Monday Tues
day or "Wednesday during chautauqua.
VitagTaph pictures will Dren the day
following.
Several childreu's star features have
been booked featuring Baby Marie
Os5uru. and the first will be shown
Thursday, July 20. Also The Prince
Of Grausiark' viii follow about the
same time
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
UNCLE SAM WANTS HELPERS
Holds Civil Service Examination for
July rs, in Viroqua

Mr. E. NJ. Nye, assistant postmaster,
who is secretary of the board of fed
eral civil service examiners, asks the
CENSOR to ar ounce an examination
here for July 18th for a clerk and car
rier and possible vacancies in the po-
sition of carrier in the village deliv-
cry service Regarding the regula-
tion of this examination Mr.. Nye
quotes the government regulation as
follows:
Age limit, IS to a.. Married women
will not be admitted to the examina-
ton. This prohibition. however, does
not apply to women who are divorced
Applicants must be physically sound,
and male applicants must be not less
than feet 4 inches in height in bare
feet and weigh not less than l25
pounds without overcoat or hat.
For application blanks and for full
information relative to the examina-
ton. qualifications, duties, salaries,
vacations. promotions, etc, address
immediately, Evans NJ. Nye. Secre-
tary, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
ARE AMONG FIRST TO RESPOND
Vernon County Registration Board
Made TASTY Work of Its Duty

Vernon coUuty was second 20 no
county jn the state in transmitting the
registration lists asked for to the seat
of state and national governments.
Less than two DAYS were required 10
complete the boards work. and they
made q great stride to be first 1t
was asked by the governor that July
9th be the time but our hustling men,
bers of the board sent their completed
report on the Forrth. Wisconsin was
among the first sta.es TO report com
pleted schedules 10 Washington 1t
is believed the Washington authorl-
ties will not be able TO commence the
draft befo { July -.
A complete list with numbers for
each person subject TO draft In Yer
non county, may be seen at the Office
of ClerS Berlie Moore and at the
CENSOR Office.
In today's CENSOR, on an inside
news page. is given two columns Ia
explanation Of the draft and exemp-
tions thereto Also page of import
ant matters bearing Of the var aud
old world news.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11

This church was erected in 1892 at
a cost OF S200U, members ofrue eongre-
cation donating Of their labor and ma
terial to the amount of 5000. As
only $50 insurance was carried. the
loss falls very heavily upon Pastor 2,
er small congregation. Many famil-
les who were formerly connected with
this church have moved to distant
points. and it is hoped that in graft
tude for the many pleasant times spent
within the old church that they will
contribute 10 the rebuilding fund as
their means will permit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
Red Cross Snppestlons

Officers Of Viroqua chapter Of the
Red Cross suggest that all communi-
cations for printed matter and in
formation of whatever nature be
made direct 10 the local chapter. in
stead Of 10 national and state head
quarters. This for the purpose OF
relieving the long line Of question
that make the important work Of the
organization 80 burdensome. a note
addressed 70 the president Of the To-
cal chapter viii receive prompt atten'
tion. a. viii individul and personal In
tLLLLrr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
Killed BY Lightning Stroke

At a tobacco shed on the Mundstock
farm south of Genoa, during the hard
storm of Sunday afternoon. Melvin
Frederickson was struck by lightning
and instantly killed With a lady
companion he drove his automobile
into the shed to escape the storm.
Frederickson was a resident of La
Crosse. 35 years old. travelling sales
man for the Standard Oil Company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
Join in the Big Patriotic Dance

Now, boys. is the time for you tc
show your love for your country and
friends, if you Join in the big patriotic
dance at Running's nall Friday light,
July 20, given by the girls OF the Com
munity Workers Club, for benefit OF
the Red Cross Music by Culver 5 or
chestra. Don t miss the good time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11

The Chautauqua Opens Tomorrow
Every citizen should take pride in
the famous Lincoln chautauqua that
opens in the big tent in Eckhart Park
tomorrow, Thursday. 1t is one Of the
leading affairs of its character in the
country. The guarantee fund is a
heavy one on part of our citizens. and
all should assist in meeting the large
outlay and enjoy the splendid daily
features TO be presented. Programs
have been literally distributed. but
for the benefit Of those unfamiliar
with such IL is assured that each will
be so distinctive and entertaining that
no disappointment viii be felt.
Throw your influence and patron
age for this uplift enterprise Re
member that the financial burden
falls on our own people
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
Ione Iourney for Homo Visit

Professor Harry Pulver arrived
home from China on Saturday, having
been a month enrOute. He expects TO
remain with his mother and other
relatives and friends during July.
His teaching work and travel of more
than two years have given him a wide
experience that he greatly appreci-
ates. While Hong Kong is a delight
fnl place in which 10 live and learn.
he Is glad 70 be on American soil and
with home friends, if hut for a short
uPrf0d.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
They're Off Again

The Reds and Blues have lined
up for another race during July
and August. Blues are ahead
but Reds are gaining. Come
and bring your friends and help
boost the bible school Visit
the school and see what is being
done. We have a place for you
and work you can do. Be on
hand Sunday.
You will-want to hear the
Schenk Evangelistic Company.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
rmoor,ant That You Heed This

Insure your tobacco crop against
damage oy hail Ia the reliable Hart
ford Insurance Company Beat &
Larson are agents for the towns of
Vfroaua Jefferson and Harmony
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
ANNIVERSARY
WAS NOT BCIsTERCUSLY OBJ
SERVED THIS YEAR
Celebrations Few in County Unusu-
ally Free From Accidents Viro-
quans Scatter to Different Points

the Nations birth when 50 few Cele-
brations were held in Vernon county.
H.llsboro, LaFarge, Viola and Reads
town furnished pretty much the ex-
tent of such, and it was a day quiet in
thought of the great war problems be-
fore Us. The day was singularly free
from accidents of a serious nature.
Cashton was so accessible that large
per cent of Viroqua people followed
the band to that place.
Cashton claims attendance of six
thousand people upon their celebra-
ton. In the ball game the locals de-
| feated soldier team seven totwo. The
military drill was a drawing feature.
Captain Buffers was in charge of the
squad from the military reservation
at Camp Douglas. OF the Viroqua
end of the celebration Cashton Re-
cord comments:
President of the Day, Brody, intro
nuced the speaker. Senator J. Henry
| Bennett of Viroqua, who departed from
giving the old time Fourth of July ora
tion and submitted a masterful speech
| democracy VS. autocracy" in the pres
ent war with Germany. The large
audience was we'll pleased with the
| address.
The Viroqua band, recently organ
| ICED by instructor Otto Brown, played
many excellent selections throughout
the day and pleased all who attended
the celebration. Mr.. Brown was the
instructor and leader of the Third
Regiment band for years and many of
the fellows of the new organization
were also in the Third Regiment band.
Without question Mr.. Brown will soon
have a band equal TO the old one.
| At LaFarge a patriotic program
and OF sports was carried out in con.
nection with their Chautauqua. A
! ball contest between Bear Greek and
Ottervale teams resulted in victory
! for the latter. During an exhibition
| by the fire company three persons
were knocked down and somewhat in
jured -A. w. Travers, Mrs. Rogers
| and a child OF MIR. and Mrs. Clarence
! YuumSns--neither of them seriously.
| In the evening all roads led 10 the
county asvlum. and a monster crowd
assembled to witness the display Of
| fireworks provided for edihcation Of
! the inmates and the public by Super
! inteudeut aud Mrs Ncprud. + e
/ character Of the display was crcdita-
bile and much enjoyed 10y the public
and greatly pleased the unfortunate
| wards of the county
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11

That there we're 25,O00 unnaturalized
Germans in the state OF Wisconsin be-
tween the ages of 81 to 81. This is
the greatest percentage of any state
In the union and In number is next TO
New York with 10000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
Paw Me Now

Having leased my garage 70 Messrs.
Atkins and Caldwell, I must have all
accounts settled at oace.
ALBERT SOI VERSION.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
WAR NOTES

DeSoto Argus says Selmer Simon
son and Jack Shlser have joined the
army Jerry Stoda tried to enlist but
was too short to pass the examination
and was not accepted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11

Earl Spellum, son of MIR and Mrs
Albert Spellum of Coon Valley, has
Joined the navy, leaving home for the
purpose fortnight since. He is now
In a western training school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11

John A. Burnard Of Webster town,
was in the city a week ago euroute
for some recruiting station. He land
ed at Camp Robinson, near Sparta,
enlisted and has been assig ned TO Bat
terry b. 10th Artillery, and after train
ing will go to the frort as volunteer
in the regular army. The young man
is under age, but had the consent Of
l. fnf hnr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11

If YOU are going TO paint house,
barn or tobacco shed call On O. f. Da-
Wis for prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11

Since writing the above the CENSOR
is advised that a 9unty system Of help
distribution has been organized and
Prof Kuenning OF the county council OF
defense is in charge of that branch.
Each postmaster Of the county is au-
thorized and instructed to fiji in and
send the names Of all parties desiring
help and the names of those who
seek employment. This is a feature
of the situation that ought to be Of
substantial assistance TO all concern
ed. Don't fail TO make use of the OPP
portunity offered in this county sys-
TEN Prof. Kuenniug will be prompt
in responding 10 all demands upon
him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11

-Womens white canvas COLONEL
pumps 20 close at sl65 at Hendrick'
son S.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
TENDER YOUR SERVICES NOW
Get Out and Help in the Hay and
Gram Harvests

Every man and boy in Viroqua, and
all villages of the county, who can
spare one or dozen days from their
regular occupations should tender
that time 10 farmers in their respec-
tive communities. Hay harvest, to-
bacco and corn cultivation, and in
fact nearly all kinds of farm work
bunch up" 10 the months of July and
August. In the country districts there
is far too little help TO do the labor
necessary ia growing the crops and
harvest the same. II is therefore
imperative that a helping hand be
lent in every direction. Now is the
time to tender your assistance. We
can all well forego the usual summer
vacation and give our spare energy
in helping TO garner the bountiful
crops that are now ia sight. The CEN
SOR urges this course upon men and
boys everywhere.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-11
Short News Stories Of Interest

pk-Ips by Reporters
yiroqua Vicinity