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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
oNDUrY NEW HEADQUARTERS
Captain Heinz Tells of the Michigan
Mobilization Camp
CAMp CUSTER. MIcH.. sept.


FRIEND MuNsoN: | arrived here
last Tuesday afternoon, and reported
for duty the next morning. The camp
is located about five miles west of
Battle Creek. The reservation Is said
to contain 10000 acres. The site of
the cantonment buildings is located
on high ground. The soil Is sandy,
which will make it much more agree.
able during rainy weather than was
the gumbo at Camp Wilson, Texas,
last year. Due to lack of labor and
building materials, etc, the camp
buildings are not yet ready for occu-
pancy. However, there is force of
5000 men at work and one can almost
see the buildings spring up every
] where.
The fiji st impression one gets upon ar
! irving here is that everything Is in
aimless confusion. But one has TO re-
main but short time before he real
ICES the systematic progress being
made in every phase of the work
AS soon as the full draft contingent
arrives we shall have little city of
our own, having a population of 49,
600 men. At first, no doubt, there
will be a little confusion. Many of
the new men viii have difficulty in
| finding their quarters. Some will
| probably find ii hard TO adapt them
| selves 10 the conditions, etc, such as
| living in close quarters, restricted lib
critics, etc. But ii won't be long be-
| fore they will unconsciously acquire
the knowledge and habits of train
ed soldier Nevtr before in the his
| tory of this country have We ever gone
at the business of creating an army
| for national emergency with an un-
| ostentatious, businesslike and systema-
/ tic method as we are doing now.
Everything is done in accordance with
a well worked out plan; every action
taken has definite purpose and every
move is made TO count.
Battle Greek has population of
about $4,000, should Judge. The bust
ness men of the city have been very
considerable. Instead of boosting their
prices sky-high, as is always done
whenever there Is a great demand for
articles needed by men in the military
service, they have even in many in
stances cut their prices. Some have
even accommodated men by ordering
good not in their line. Hence our
| first impression Of the people of Bat
tie Greek is a very favorable one.
regret that my time was so limit
ed as not to permit of visit at home.
However, the hour spent in passing
through was really more than | had
expected to be able to enjoy, as for
tunate circumstance made that posi-
BILE.
Kindly remember me to my friends
when you see them. With kin lest re-
CARDS and best wishes to all, | am,
Sincerely yours, A. HEINZ.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Numerous Kindred Reune

At the home Of J. NJ. Henry, Bish.
op Branch, occurred the gathering of
many relatives, when 40 uneles and
aunts, cousins and other kin gathered
TO meet and visit with relatives, MIR.
and Mrs Samuel Martin and sou. and
Mrs. Martins parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Kersner, who came from Dana, Iowa,
by machine. Mr. Martin is a grand
son of the late John White. All en-
joyed very good time and very
pleasant visit Another defendant,
from Reedsburg, Mrs Frank White
and her two children, came for a visit
with the relatives here. All enjoyed
the reunion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
The Years Great Event

The County Fair is the Festival of
the Home and the Farm, when tov-u
and country people vie with onc-an0-
ther to do their parts in making a
credible showing of the field, the home,
the workshop and the business mart.
These elements form II harmonious
working to a general purpose OF up
building and loyalty TO home interests.
To this ehd all should lend an encour-
aging boost.
In amusements there will be an I'M
usual program-the wonderful daring
auto feat among the greatest.
ANY doubt about the quality Of ball
which will be seen at the Vernon
county fair has disappeared into
thin mist. Last Friday, the Chicago
White Sox american League) play
ed the Beloit Fairies at Beloit. win
ming by only one score, 5 to 4-and
two Of the Fairies best players we're
out of the game. "Nuf sed." We pre-
dict there won't be standing room on
the grounds when Fosters Colored
Giants and the Fairbanks-Morse Fai-
ries cross bats Thursday and Friday
| afternoons of next week Those de-
string reserved seat tickets to the
grand stand in advance may secure
them at SOC each by addressing Seere-
tary J. a. Moen, Viroqua.
Last day will be given to base ball
4 games between neighboring teams.
The night fair will be as attractive
as in past years. combining with other
thing brilliant display Of fireworks.
res. sir in all respects the County
/ Fair wili eclipse past shows.
Next Week--Wed. to Sat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
JACK FROST LEAVES TRAIL
INJURE MATURING CROPS VERY
SERIOUSLY
Corn and Tobacco Fare Worst-Is
Third Consecutive Year of Loss
and Crop Shortage

For the third consecutive season
Wisconsin has been visited by early
September frosts-deStructiv in part
of all character of maturing crops.
Two years ago the blight came Au-
gust 30Ssexmasnar since September Is,
this season - TENDER 10. When peo-
pie awoke. aEsan early hour Monday
ffnornin n realized what the ele-
!anen Ught to this community
partial dSst&lctiou of tobacco, corn,
buckwheat, other standing field crops
and garden proyeuder. Mercury stood
al 3Sa Monday morning, 80 Tuesday.
The whole northwest appears to
have suffered in the loss of field and
garden products, and it would seem
that we are ia the heavy frost zone.
Everywhere in our county and immed-
late surrounding sections the freeze
is severe. Our greatest loss is in the
corn crop. The growth is heavy ard
green, three weeks later than usual.
Last year there was considerable good
corn, now there is none; a big per
cent of the large acreage not past
the milk stage. Farmers have al
ready commenced cutting it for silo
filling. Very few fields escaped dam
age, some worse than others, valley
and ridge fields suffering about the
same.
Next in extent of loss is tobacco.
We hear of no crop that escaped dam
age. Some fields are black as night,
while Others show only slight freeze.
A good judge and conservative hand
Ter who has gone thoroughly into the
subject tells the CENSOR that fifty per
cent of the weed will be saved If
handled judiciously in the field, the
curing shed and on the sorting tables.
Prices are so extremely high that
pretty near the usual amount of mon
ey may be realized from the years
enterprise. Not to exceed ten per
cent of the county acreage was in the
shed when the freeze came. Now
there is cutting and slashing and ev-
cry grower is working to capacity, al
though weather conditions are not
Just suitable.
A week ago hail storm passed over
quite an extent of country south of US,
doing far more damage in that terri
tory than has the frost. As far north
as Liberty Pole, south of Towerville,
and east and west il fell Rock and
Dane county crops to quite an extent
caught both the bail and frost dam
ages.
The business mems sixty-aere pickle
farm south of town is spared by prob
ably fifty per cent loss.
The CENSOR doubts IL $1,000, 900
would replace the loss sustained by
Vernon county farmers and others in
the calamity brought by Jack Frost in
his unwelcOme pilgrimage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
ALL LINES CENTER IN HERE
Assemblyman and Others After the
Trunk Highway

c H. Carter, Jerry O'Leary, c. L
Cox and Oscar Anderson went to Prai-
RE du Chen TO be present at a meet
ing of the stats highway commission,
which met there for the purpose of
considering the route OF the proposed
federal trunk line between that city
and Viroqua. It is practically assured
that the line viii come by way of Bos-
cobel. Soldiers Grove and Readstown,
it being the most feasible route. Al
so at Readstown this line4would make
connection with the one proposed
from Richland Center 10 ssNiroqua,
thus making the one road from here
10 the county seat serve thas<aouhle
purpose of the two lines Gx II I u
seeks to have this trunk ff6eSpass
through that place. RE adsto~h Tri-
bune. -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
For Our Bread and Tea

Frost last night,
Frost the night before.
Going TO frost tonight,
II it never frosts anymore.
And when il does well be poor as
poor can be,
For We depend upon the farmers for
our bread and tea.
For the best coffee and lunch 90 to
the Ont m0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
AUG lion SALE

On the public square in the village
of Readstown, Saturday afternoon,
September Is. at 3 O'Clock / will offer
at auction sale, one horse, single bug
gy and harness, one Ford car and tSo
automobiles. Six months time on
approved notes will be given.
ED. J. ANDERSON Owner.
Ed. LARSON. Auctioneer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
A Request TO Patrons

Many farmers bring unclean sacks
to mill and ask US to put the -four
therein. Kindly bring new or thor
oughly clean sacks. We will not give
time and effort to open and fix them.
So bring them to US in right shape,
thus insuring clean flour.
THOMPSoN'S VIRooUA MILLS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Another Pioneer Passes

At his home in Viroqua, this morn
ing, Mr. Thomas Costing died. Fun
eral will be held from the Methodist
church Friday at one O'Clock, inter-
ment at Liberty Pole.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Red Cross Notes

Owing to present shortage through
out the country, of army yarn, the
order sent by Red Gross cannot yet
be filed. AS soon as yarn does arrive
people will be notified through local
paDerS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Please Return Our Bottles

We have much difficulty in securing
a return of milk bottles We respect
fully ask that all patrons collect and
give them to our drivers at once when
they make their daily rounds.
SCHROEDER Il TURNMIRE.
Your Milkmen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Lust a Word

The CENSOR asks its patrons who
may have job printing to be done for
use at the fair TO make their wants
known NOW 50 we may handle work
the latter part of this week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Will Be at His Old Office

DR.. SureGsUu will be in his old
Office over Johnsou's drug store
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, SEP
TENDER % and p. Please call
and settle your accounts. At
ter that date all his accounts
will be left with a collector.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
WAR notes =

The newspapers report that over il
Grant county five men drawn on the
selective list have failed to respond
or give an account of themselves. o.
the 2,400 registered in Vernon county
we are proud to report, every one has
either appeared for examination OF
been accounted for as draws. In thi:
long list we have the blood of almost
every nationality. The young mer
are all thorough Americans in the
great emergency before US as a ma
Ition.
Congressman John NJ Nelson of the
Third district, Is having some unpleas'
ant notoriety, requiring profusion
of explanations because his son went
to Canada and neglected to register
in the selective army. The federal
authorities are about to extradite the
young man from the Dominion.
Booze in considerable quantities was
poured into the dry, sandy soil near
Camp Douglas by the federal officers.
Camp Douglas is dry by federal en-
actment but ;undry citizens have been
selling rum without kick or a care.
Automobiles were used to haul the
stuff TO town, where lively trade ex-
listed more among visitors than soldiers.
Then Uncle Sam put his foot down
hard and no more rum.
, Earl Spellum, who is with the Navy
at bingham, Massachusetts,, writes
home 1--WE have a fine camp, right
in the center of the cedar forest. ~he
hammocks are fine to sleep in and the
grub is excellent. Believe me | have
seen lot of things since | left and
expect to see many more before | get
back"
The probabilities are that the Third
Wisconsin Regiment will be moved
from Camp Douglas to Waco, Texas,
before the close of this week. In an
ticipation of that move all of our sol
der boys IN camp were given per-
mission to come home and spend Sat
urday and Sunday with their families.
Because of unusual duties not all of
them did come. So far as we know,
they are: Victor Hetland, Tom Mar
tin. Selmer Kjos, Clarence Slime, Adolph
Wolfgram, Ora Rabbit, Lloyd Parr,
Ed. Gorsline, Harold Cowden, ROLAND
Older, Otto Griffin, Ernest Otteson,
Carl Costing, Harold Nichols, Ray
WEIGH, Eugene Relgeson.
Melvill Tuhus has received d de-
served promotion, that was inevitable
for one of his industry and intelli-
gence. He is promoted to Regimental
Sargent Major, the highest non-com-
missioned officer in the service. He
is with the Third Regiment. SO en-
crossed with the work of removal
south that he could not come home.
Ora Rabbit was in Milwaukee to
take examination for the aviation
corps. If he passes, he will be trans
ferred to that branch of the service,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12

DIR. r. w. Baldwin is passing ten
days in camp on the Mississippi, ct a
point near Trempealeau, with party
of gentlemen friends from Lacrosse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
MIR. Thresherman

If you would save your thresher
belts, just try Caswell belt guide
and tightener. For sale at Chas S.
Slack & Company's. They have one
for Won TO try ont
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
Come TO Church

Get the habit early this fall
of attending church regularly.
You will enjoy life better and
be better. If you need a church
home, we can help you. IF you
want to do church work. We can
help you. Let's get together.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
FARM. STOCK AND DAIRY Jors

J. d. Beck paid visit to Governor
Hoard at Fort Atkinson and while
there purchased from his celebrated
herd a young Guernsey bull, which
has arrived here. He says Governor
Hoard now past 81 years, is in very
feeble health, but retains his great
interest in public affairs and ques-
tions. He is confined to his home and
bed much of the time, yet he dictates
articles for his weekly newspaper and
Hoard's Dairyman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
You Need a Hat for the Fair

All kinds of styles and colors at Mrs
Norris Don't buy till you see her
extensive and fashionable array.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12

At the home of Melvin Stafslien in
Coon, on a recent day, a gathering of
Jersey cattle breeders of this section
picniced. They were addressed by a
representative of the university, local
creamery men and breeders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-12
81 zzgIas Azzzs9

will have a special sale Of NepOnset
floor covering Saturday. September Is
Evening star., 1917-06-05

In Assam an oath is taken standing
within a rope circle, to imply a wish to
perish as the rope does II the witness
does not tell the truth.
Evening star., 1917-06-05
15,9O7 REGISTERED
HERE UP TO NOON

Registration figures, by precincts, up
to noon or shortly thereafter, totaled
15,9O7. as follows:
Precinct S-Franklin School, $50.
Precinct 2-A-Dunbar High School,
1,124.
u3-A-Toner School, 200.
Precinct 3-B-Grant School, 656.
Precinct 3-C-Force School, $50.
Precinct 4-A-Jefferson School, 596.
Precinct 4-B-Greenleaf School. $40.
Precinct 4-C-Randall School, 147.
Precinct 5-A-Eastern High School,
1908.
Precinct 5-B-Bryan School. $50.
Precinct 5-C-van Ness School, 200.
Precinct 6-A-Arthur School, $50.
Precinct b-B-Gales School. 571.
Precinct 7-A-Western High School,
Precinct 7-B-Reservoir School. IS.
Precinct 7-C-Eaton School-81.
Precinct 7-D-Tenley School, 80.
Precinct 5-E-Brown school. lo2.
1,070. I
Precinct s-B-Adams School. s66.
Precinct S-C-Garnet School. 486.
Precinct S-D-Emory School. 265.
Precinct 9-A-Peabody School, 1,400.
Precinct 9-B-Blow School, $50.
Precinct 9-C-Wheatley School, $50.
Precinct 9-D-Langdon School, 140.
Precinct 9-E-Benning School, 126.
Precinct 9-F-Burville School, 80.
Precinct 10-A-Morgan School, 275.
Precinct 1O-B-Cooke School, 465.
Precinct 10-C-Wilson Normal School,
575.
Precinct 10-D-Powell School, 365.
Precinct 1O-E-Park View School, 43s.
Precinct 10-F-West School, $50.
Precinct 10-G-Brightwood School,
1875.
Precinct 10-H-Brookland School, 325
Precinct 10-I-Loose-Wiles Biscuit
Company, 142.
Precinct liza Congress Heights
School, 1T.
Precinct 11-B-Ketcham School. 236
/. Precinct Randle Highlands
School, 81.
Evening star., 1917-06-05
OfhtereSt TO Women
EVENING GOWNS HAVE ODD HENS.

fantasies that would not go on this
side of theswater and chat their initial
step toward success would be quickly
halted.
to draw attention to tt e truth of these
two prophecies. If there is any country
in the world outside of savage one
where the women have shown more
of the upper part of their bodies than
during the last two years in America,
we do not know of it'll Even young girls
make no hesitancy in Exposing the sides
and back of the body.i and some OF them
have even eliminated the redeeming
shoulder strap.
The Ragged Tunic.
The evening gowns that have been
designed for whatetyer kind Of social
season we are to have this summer
have developed the same kind OF rag
ged footline that was introduced by the
house of Premet In 1914. So many
dressmakers, so many wholesalers. so
many hundreds of department shops
have featured the hem that goes up and
down in a series OF points and scallops
that one imaginesi the women OF this
entire continent are familiar with the
trick, but I have talked to dozens OF
women who have mot seen it and VINO
do not yet know that the regular hem
is not considered essential, even on
strictly mannish ooat suit.
1t is easier to have a raggedness OF
outline in an evening gown than in
any other, and one of the ways that 1T
is done with attractive success is
shown by the slpetch today
The bodice arid the SLIM primitive
tunic which has tight armholes and no
sleeves-mark that welfare of blue
satin in the tome known by poets as
cerulean. This Is; not exactly according
to our Impressions of sky blue, Tor 1t
has much of the tropical depth OF the
sky in it, The V-shaped decolletage
and the armhpaes of the bodice are
edged with ma rrow bands of finely cut
silver trimming. and there is great
silver poppy placed at the side of the
girdled waist Nine The lower skirt is
Of silver lace cropped over pink chiffon
and the long, pointed tunic, with its
ragged hem dropping in series OF
points, is made: of the blue satin.
Evening star., 1917-06-05
BOND APPEALS HERE
BRINGING RESPONSES

The work of the busy men who
have been giving all their time 70
the success of the liberty bond loan OF
1917 is beginning to tell, and in a man,
ner that practically assures the pong
committee in the belief that the fuii
allotment to the District of Columbia
will be subscribed.
1t is believed that the s7,000,ooe
mark will be crossed today. as it is
holiday in many business lines and
employees are taking advantage of the
opportunity offered to visit the bond
departments of the banks, enter their
subscriptions and receive in return the
button of the army behind the liberty
bonds.
Employees of the federal government,
almost the only large body of workers
that cannot acquire liberty bonds
through some arrangement with their
employer, are not being neglected by
the liberty loan committee, and speak
ers have. been ordered to practically
every bureau, department and head
quarters, and those not covered are
sure to be listed for speakers in the
near future.
The appeal of the committee through
the columns of the press for volunteer
speakers to address the various the
atrical audiences and gatherings else
where has resulted in increasing the
corps of speakers so that there is now
but little trouble in filling assignments.
Evening star., 1917-06-05
U. S. SQUADRON ARRIVES
AT BRAZILIAN PORT

RIO JANEIRO, Monday, June 4-The
chamber of deputies voted today, on
the motion of Deputy Mauricio Lacerda
to authorize the cabling of a message
of congratulations to the Congress of
the United States on the arrival of an
American squadron.
The foregoing dispatch from Rio is
the first published information of the
steps in the plan of relieving British
and French cruisers in the waters of
the western hemisphere with American
warships. For the present the Navy
Department withholds further insorma-
tion or comment upon it.
Evening star., 1917-06-05
Would Not Restore Serbia.

1t declares, however, that opinion is op-
posed to the restoration of Serbia as
that nation existed before the war. and
demands the retention of Montenegro's
mountain fortress, Lovchen; the crea-
tion of an autonomous Albania depend
ent upon Austria Hungary; the extern
sion of the frontiers at Italy's expense;
the establishment of a Balkan customs
union dependent upon Austria-Hun
gary. and some form of war indemnity
which will recompense the monarchy
for the immense costs of the war and
sbring about the economic revival of
the country.
Those familiar with the methods of
agency is formally and officially de-
partment of the Austro- Hungarian for
eign office in setting forth public opin-
ion, have slight hesitation in taking the
foregoing summary as a statement of
Count CZernin's views on peace terms,
this making it evident that his adhe-
sion to the formula of peace without
anneXations" applies only toward Rus
sia.
The demands regarding Italy are
phrased as Increased and adequate
protection against renewed Italian lust
of aggression" to the extent demanded
by the Austro-Hungarian military ex-
perts, which is another way of stating
the formula of Archduke Frederick
when he was still generalissimo Of the
imperial army and at the height of his
success in the Trentino offensive, that
the object, in fact, was the necessary
extension of the monarchy's frontier.
Regarding the customs union, the
summary adopts the recent cabled
phraseology of the Vienna Neue Freie
Presse regarding measures to assure
Austria -Hungary's commercial liberty
and rights of navigation of the Danube.
Premier's Position rerilous.
AMSTERDAM via Tond.s, J,,ne "A
Vienna dispatch to the Vossische lei
tung, discussing the prospect of serious
dissensions in the coming discussions
of the reichsrath, says that the posi-
ton of Premier Clam MARITIME has be-
come more perilous since the opening
of parliament. The dispatch says that
the greatest trouble is likely to arise
through the airing of the grievances of
the Czechs, Germans, Poles and So
cialists.
Evening star., 1917-06-05
REVEAL THE DETAILS
OF GERMAN RADIO PLOT
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 5.-The police an
nounced today they had positive infor-
nation that 'the head of the German
wireless system" came to this country.
made plans regarding wireless outfits
and other details through which infor-
nation was to be- conveyed to Berlin,
and then departed probably for Mexico,
The announcement was made after
the police had examined the effects of
Henry Frencke, an electrical engineer,
and four other men held in connection
with an alleged conspiracy to violate
the postal laws. technical charge. 1t
was declared by the police that they
had discovered where wireless outfits
were assembled in this city and later
sent south, some finding their way into
Mexico and some probably reaching
points in South America.
The police said further they had
found $50 district wireless outfit plans
and drawings and that they had learn
ed the name of the man who placed his
OK. on the bills for the supplies. They
declined to divulge the name of this
man.