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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

marching and drilling which is done
in these first few days. 1t is a good
idea to have along little spare cash
notice the word "cash." That
means coin of the realm. Checks
to this time. Postoffice money ord
ers can be cashed on the grounds, but
not very conveniently. Come here
with a smile on your face and firm
resolution to conform to all the GUS
toms and discipline of military life
and you will get along swimmingly.
Dated SEPTEMBER 20, Ray McMullen
writes:-We landed at 10 o'clock last
night, walked about mile in the rain.
But we got here all o. K. We were
examined today and got our uniforms
and blankets and are having a good
time. am in the Y. NJ. c. A. now.
They are singing, playing and a good
show later. We have had enough
drilling today to suit me, but will get
more tomorrow. We have good
meals; drinks. such as coffee, water,
etc. There were ten coaches of US
when we got here. Portage, Madison
anu JehiASSNliAt oAAC hACW WucH VIC
got there.
On September &c, he continues
| saw the great man today, Theodore
Roosevelt, and heard his address at the
head of our camp. / think he told
the truth all right. 1t is raining here
tonight, pretty wet, too. Resumed
our duties late in the day, but will
double tomorrow regardless of wealth
er. | like this better every day. 1t
is better than school for learning but
there are great disadvantages in it..
| think so, especially when / get good
and tired There have been three
fellows promoted in my company, but
not me. They just hold their feet in
the air for while and let them rest
We were issued two blankets, one
bunk, two shirts, one hat, two britch-
es, three pair socks, two pair shoes,
one rain blanket, two suits under
ware-which we are responsible for
We do our own washing, dishes and
clothing One man disappeared in
Co. A. One sergeant and one corpor-
al disappeared from our company but
they found them. They just got
thirsty, / guess. Bet ! would like
their punishment. We have a supply
camp at which we can purchase any
thing we need-not want In a few
days there viii be about 10000 sol
diers in this camp--some bunch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
ONE FOR you?
Advertised Letters at VirOqua Post
office, September 25,I317.

carson Root, Chase. Senis, j. NJ
Snyder, E. H. DeLap, Miss Christine
Fortney, Mrs. Kate Frye, Sam Jost
F. Moore NJ. ]. Olson, Miss Lelah Or
rison, Miss Vera Clarke, Anna Han
son. Russell Haugen, Miss Jane Boil
stad, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Amundson
Arlo Gardner Briggs, Willie Dustin
Mrs. Hiloa Jones, Hows,d Thomson
Mrs. L. E. Thompson, Miss Alma
Boehner, Mrs. John w. Mansel, John
Russ, Miss Nellie Slime, Elvina Toll
askson, Inga Thompson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
ONLY ONE BEST
virOqua People Give Credit Where
Credit is Due.

People of Viroqua who suffer with
weak kidneys and bad backs want a
kidney remedy that can be depended
upon. Doan's Kidney Pills is a med
icine for the kidneys only, and one
that is backed by willing testimony Of
Viroqua people Here's a case:
c. H. Groh, stonemason, Viroqua,
says: Il have had serious trouble with
my back and kidneys off and on for
years. The heavy work that / do in
my trade brings on the complaint.
Doan's Kidney Pills have always
given me relief and | gladly endorse
Them
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Groh had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Stoddard Times vouches for the
statement tbs : q monster catfish was
caught in the Mississippi by local
fishermen. 1t was caught in a seine
and measured something like go inch
es in length, and weighing in the
rough well nigh IS pound. So it is
not always the largest ones that get
away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Coon Valley is TO have three days
"home coming" beginning Oct 5th, IN
der the auspices Of the Upper Coon
Valley Lutheran Church congrega-
ton. Several hundred invitations
have been sent out TO former resi-
dents and church members.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

The Record says a couple of rural
route inspectors made Cashton a visit
on a recent date. II seems that the
government wants to reduce the num-
Der of routes out of Cashton to three
instead of four and lengthen the three
~ cJ1z miles. If this comes to pass
it will work hardships with drivers
and patl ons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
ROUND AND ABOUT Us

Mrs. Martha Rondestvedt, aged
mother of Rev. Rondestyedt, passed
away at the home of her son at West
by. Deceased was rs years of age
last May. The remains were taken
to Grand Meadow, Minnesota, for
burial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm property. Funds always
on hand, no delay. Interest reason
able. / also buy mortgages. Ad-
dress, or call on w. j. Hickisch, 203
S. 4th street, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
Still at the Old Job

wish it understood that l am doing
all kinds of tailoring and cleaning at
nv place east of the CENSOR Office.
Possibly misunderstanding may have
occurred when l offered to sell my
building. y. A. SwIGGUM, Tailor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm security at reasonable
rates Of interest. All business con-
fidential. Address Lewis Bro. Realty
and Investment Co, n. ". corner 4th
e. Main SITS, La Crosse, WIS,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

John Tresner of Darlington died,
aged SO years Mr.. Tresner was one
o. the few Mexican war survivors Of
the state, who relates the story Of the
march through Mexico and the cap
ture Of Mexico city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Ralph makes the following sugges-
tons to the boys at home who are
yet to go to the front:
By all means bring along a fair
sized grip, or better yet, suitcase.
Buy good wooden blanket and
bring it along. We have been fur
nished with two and we haven't quite
enough. Our captain advised US TO
get extra blankets for we will need
them more as cold weather comes on.
Bring plenty of handkerchiefs, bath
towel and two or three dish towels,
for every private" washes and wipes
his own dishes. We have no laundry
facilities as yet although they have
been promised soon. At any rate it
is a good idea to have plenty Of clean
linen to start with. Wear q fairly
heavy pair of shoes. Army equip
ment is not furnished until after
physical examinations are made so
that it is very probable that the re-
cruits coming in October viii have to
drill in civilian clothes for several
days, if not a week. / cannot over
state the advantage Of having a pair
, Of large size, heavy shoes for the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Luther White has moved from
Stoddard to La Crosse.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07
WHERE A TREE FEEDS.

A tree sends it's roots at least as
far as the branches spread above the
ground. It is the newly developed
roots that take up the nourishment
and these are at the ends of the new
roots, just as the leaves are on the
new branches. This means that wat,
er OF manure. to do the most good
must be spread over surface reach
ing out at least as far from the tree
as the overhang Of the branches.
Where the rainfall is light. grass and
weeds should be kept from growing
over the roots Of the tree, as these
will get the moisture first when It
rains and there may not be enough to
allow any to pass to the tree roots.
There are few places SO dry that 9
tree viii not make good growth if
it gets all the moisture that falls on
the ground occupied with its roots.
Ayr. Ex. Dept, N. D. Ayr. College.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07
NATIONAL PROHIBITION
FOR DURATION OF WAR
President Wilson Appealed to to Pre-
vent Misapplication of Resources
to Manufacture of Liquors.

Grand Forks, June lon BEHALF
of thousands Of farmers of the north
ern half Of the state, and with the CO.
operation of number Of Commercial
clubs and similar organizations who
have been asked to help in this move
ment, the Commercial Club of Grand
Forks has launched vigorous protest
with President Wilson and the North
Dakota representatives at Washing
ton, against the misapplication and
diversion to liquor manufacture of
North Dakota cereals, and their sup
port of bill for national prohibition
for the duration of the war. What
ever merits or dement's have attend
ed any similar movement for prohibi-
ton is not an issue in the present
case, according to the Grand Forks
organization, but the new factor Of a
national shortage in grain production,
which is constantly being augmented
by submarine activities, is of such
momentous gravity that any diversion
of our available supply to other pur-
poses is an economic crime against
the country, and especially North Da-
kota, exerting herself to Herculean
efforts in production.
All over the state there is gradu-
ally growing a feeling of resentment
against any prostitution of North Da-
kota resources that certainly must
result in bringing want and hunger to
thousands depending upon us for
bread.
Editors of newspapers and period
icals of national circulation, including
Golfers Weekly, appealed to by the
Grand Forks club, have agreed to lend
every aid in national movement to
secure for this country prohibition,
at least during the period of the war.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07
Plentywood, Mont, Farmer Wins
National Prize.

The Farm, Stock and Home. Of MIN
neapolis recently held a contest and
offered a $500 prize to any farmers
club in the United States for the best
article on "Better Country Life" The
prize was won by A. W. March. A
beautiful cup will also be presented
to the club at the fifth annual picnic
of the organization to be held at their
hall near Welliver, twelve miles
southeast of Plentywood, Saturday.
June 20. Hugh J. Hughes, editor of
Farm, Stock and Home, and others
will be present.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07

unpaid .3300.63S.11
Losses resisted
by the Com
pany ...... l1.$h$.z1
Total gross
q m oun t OF
claims ( or
Losses .....$S17,977.SS
Deduct Rein
surance and
"a g Q
claims there
Net amount OF unpaid
Losses
Amount Of unearned Pre-
miums on all outstand-
ing risks .............
Due for unpaid Divi-
d ends. Commissions
and Brokerage .......
8
All other Liabilities.
con1agration reserve.
t600.000.00: salaries.
rents. expenses, bills.
accounts. fees. etc..
due or accrued. So
290.34: 3 t m a d
amount hereafter pay.
able for federal, state
or other taxes based
upon the business Of
the year OF this state
ment. $115.OO0O0: divi-
dends declared but un-
paid. $75.0O0.00 ......
Total Liabilities ......
RECEIPTS
Premiums received dur
ing the year in Cash.
Interest. Rents and Divi-
dends received during
the year -. .......
Amount received from all
other sources. agents
b a lance previously
charged on ..........
Total Receipts
DISBURSEMENT!
losses paid during the
Dividends, commissions
and Brokerage paid
during the year ......
Paid for Salaries. Fees.
Taxes and 0 h sr
charges
Amount OF all othor Dis
bursements ..........
Total Disbursements. 5
NORTH DAKOTA BUS
Total risks taken during
the year ............ :
Total Premiums received
during the year .....
Total Losses incurred
during the year ......
Total amount OF Losses
paid during the year.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOT
Office Of Commissioner Of lr
I. s. A. Olsness. Commissi
surance Of the state of MOI
do hereby certify that the
. true abstract Of the oris
; nent now on file in this OF
In testimony whereof.
unto set my hand and afflx
Of this Office at Bismarck
of April. A. u. 1917.
(SEAL) 8. A. I
Commissioner oil
STATE OF NORTH DAKOT.
Office 81 Commissioners OF Ir
rnAEY1 A. Nyvsc CUS d INT III n !
AUTHORITY.
Whereas. The North weste
Insurance Company, a corp
ganized under the laws Of
has filed in this Office q ~
ment exhibiting its conditio
ness for the year ending D,
1916. conformable to the r.
Of the laws OF this state,
the business Of Insurance, 4
Whereas. The said Compal
In this Office a duly certin
Its charter with certificate o
ton in compliance with Il
ments Of the Insurance. law
Now. therefore. /. S. A. OF,
missioner Of Insurance Of Z
North Dakota. pursuant to
siOns of said laws. do her
that the above named C
fully empowered. through it,
agents, to transact Its
business of Authorized In
this state according to the
Of. until the 31st day
4. d. 1918.
In testimony whereof, I
unto set my hand and &c
marck. this LIST day of April,
(SEAL) 8. A. {
Commissioners Of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07
Junk Junk

Bring in your old iron and
set from 500 to $500 per
on for it. We also buy old
tlbber, old auto tires, inne,
lbes, copper, brass, zinc
.ad and all other kinds Of
INK for which we pay high
81 market prices.
lINoT HIDE & FUR co,
Minot, N. OAK.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07
All other Liabilities.
capital. 100000;
surplus. $443.990.41 -.

Total lila bilities 49,.
RECEIPTS
Premiums received dur
ing the year in Cash.
Interest. Rents and Divi-
dends received during
the year .............
Amount received from all
other sources ........
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR OKLA
 HOMA-ARKANSAS VETERANS

Little Rock, May 7.-Commander M. J. Glass of Tulsa, Okla, of the Trans-Mississippi department of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, has notified the officers of the Arkansas Division that the Oklahoma Sons will join those of Arkansas on a special train to the reunion, which will begin June in Washington, D. c.
 The Oklahomans will arrive in Lit tie Rock on the afternoon of June 2, and that afternoon a train of eight Pullman cars will carry the repre- sentatives of the two states on their journey, reaching Washington Mon- day at noon. The attractive rate that has been offered by the railroads, has caused many people over Arkansas to ask for accommodations on the spe- cial train to be operated by the Sons over the Rock Island and Southern railroads. Special cars will be car ried to accommodate others who de- sire to make the trip.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07
DEVICE TO DESTROY
 U-B0ATS NOT READY
Three Members of Navy Board Correct Reports - Practical Inventions Are Being Closely Tested.

New York, May 6.-Three mem- bers of the naval consulting board issued statements today to counter act impressions that device after lengthy experiments had been evolved to wipe out the U-boat menace.
 The statements were given out by Thomas A. Edison, president of the board; William L. Saunders, chair man of the board, who on Saturday made an opinion that such an instru- ment had been invented, and Law renee Addicks, head of the committee of special problems of the board.
 Although formally disappearing the actual recognition of an invention that would rid the seas of the dread enemy submarines, Chairman Saund- CTS and Addicks in their statements declare that wholly practical devices are being tested with excellent pros poets.
 Mir. Edison, who has locked himself in his private laboratory and is work ing IS hours a day on the problem, would say nothing of any device or its existence so far as he is con- cerned.
 The columns devoted to speculation of instruments held in mind by Chairman Saunders were worth but paragraph, he said today.
 Many of the newspapers exagger- ated my announcement" he declared
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07
NATIONAL FARM LOAN
 ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED

At a meeting of citizens of Mis- souri township at the court house Sat urday an organization of the Prescott National Farm Loan Association was formed, which will embrace Missouri township. The purpose of the Asso- citation is to take advantage of the federal farm loan. Forty charter members were received with number to come yet and the prospects for one of the largest associations in this section of the state are very promis- ing.
 Following are the directors: o. R. McDaniel, Hartwell Greeson, W. r.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07
AMERICANS AMERICANS MENACED
 BY REBELS IN CUBA
Hundreds of Them Near San tiago in Danger of Death-In- teryention by United States Nav Become Necessary.

New York, May 6.-Hundreds of American colonists in Cuba within 30 miles of Santiago are today complete v at the mercy of 15,000 negro rebels who threaten them, their wives and their children, with a slaughter simi- lar to that of the negro massacre of 1912 unless Washington intervenes in the affairs of that country, according to well authenticated accounts given by 24 refugees from that district ar irving here today on an American ship from a Cuban port.
 To corroborate their stories the re- fugees brought with them today a statement signed by 116 Americans in the districts of Palmarito, Bayate and Marenda. According to this statement, which will be forwarded to Washington and which will also be presented to the British consul in this city, for several of the refugees are Canadians, the Cuban rebels have been in control in the provinces nam ed for two months. During that per iod Americans have been driven from their homes, persecuted by torture and left homeless with absolutely no military protection from either the recognized Cuban government or American forces.
 Included in the statement from the ll6 Americans is a copy of a threat enlng message sent them some time ago by General NJ. Bias Maso. the reOel commander-in-chief, which spe- ehcally warns of a repetition of the negro massacre of 1912 unless the united States immediately grants re- cOgnltion of the rebel cause.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07
FRENCH HOLD GROUND
 WON NEAR SOISSONS
Many Counter Thrusts by Ger mans Are Repulsed-ViOlent Artillery Duel Near Rheims and in Champagne.

Paris, May 6.-Every gain scored by the French in yesterdays brilliant advance northeast of Soissons was maintained against numerous heavy counter-attacks last night, the war office announced today Consolidation of this ground has made them mas ters of most of the ridge crowned by the Chemin-Des-Dames along a front of more than IS miles. The prisoners taken have reached total of $500 and seven cannon have been captured.
 A violent artillery action has been iii progress northwest of Rheims. Tn the Champagne there has likewise been a trrific duel of big guns. In this region fortified point of sup port near Mont Haut was captured by the French and held against coun- ter-attacks. The text of the state ment reads:
 Northeast of Soissons the Ger mans launched during the night num- erous counter-attacks with large eff fectiveness upon the positions cap tured by us yesterday. The fighting was particularly fierce in the regions of Laffaux, north of Froidmont farm, north of Braye-En-Laonnois and north west of Cerny.
 Everywhere the enemy's efforts were broken down and his forces dis persed, the assault being thrown back by our fire or at the point of the bayonet. We have fully maintained our gains. Our troops have organ ized the conquered territory, which gives evidence that the Germans suf- fered sanguinary losses during yes terday's fighting, as we'll as in the counter-attacks during the night.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07
GOVERNOR TO DELIVER
 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

Little Rock, May 7.-Gov. c. H.. Brough will deliver the commence ment address for the Little Rock Col lege on Monday night. This com mencement was advanced two weeks because so many of the senior class had determined to enlist in army or navy, and were unwilling to wait longer to receive their diplomas.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07

Johnson's Carbon Remover makes your motor run like new; Soc cans at Hesterly Drug Store.
 FOR SALE OR TRADE-One good work and brood mare. Weight about 1900 lbs. Also one heavy hack. Terms if desired. Thos. L. Pease, 1 1-2 miles north of Prescott, R. F. D. No. ,. d1w1
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF DEPOSITS

August (opening day) $27O45OO Sept 18th, 1916 Bank Con- Call ............ 372H8S Nov. 1h 1916, Bank Call 6504474 197 Bank Call ............... 75S3191
 May 1917, Bank Com. Call .......... 99S6342
 Bank deposits usually higher the Fall of the than the Spring deposits about they 17h 1916 that enjoying substantial growth securing all the
 already customer, would pleased rapidly list those highly sfaory with the FASTEST GROWING BANK IN SOUTH WEST ARKANSAS.
 heartily those their patronage friendship have enabled enjoy this rapid growth
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07

Edwards, D. E. Cummins, Jake San ders, E. Reichstadt, W. K. Yascey.
 Officers are: o. o. Mcdaniel, pres ident; Hartwell rGeeson, vice presi- dent; w. K. Yancey, secretary-treas- urer.
 Loan committees: o. R. McDaniel, W. Y. Edwards, Hartwell Greeson.
 Substitute loan committee: W. B. White, D. E. Cummins, Jake Sanders.
 Anyone wishing information on the objects of the above association may write or call on any of the above members and they will be glad to assist you. .a The newspaper that leads in News,
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07
HENRY M'CAlN
 GETS NEW TRIAL
o...ial to the News.

s0ecial to the News
 Little Rock, May 7.-The Supreme Court today reversed and remanded the case of Henry Mccain
 Mccain was tried at the January ..,m of the circuit court here for the .,,,der of J. P. Slagle, and given 21 ..,.r sentence in the penitentiary.
 , new trial was refused and the ..se was appealed to the Supreme .o,rt Mccain has been in custody .4 tbe uenitentiary since the trial.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07
Report of the Condition of FIRST STATE BANK

Prescott. Nevada County, Ark, at the close of business May 1st, 1917.
 RESOITRCES
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-07

The newspaper that leads in News,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-13
R. H M'GAUGHEY
Gets Over $lOO and Champ.
on Cup on His Polled
Durhams.

r. H. McGaughey was heard fron
in the Polled Durham cattle show al
the State Fair. He was first on bull
three years or over on Red Victor X,
$l2. Second on COW three years and
over with Morning Glory, 81, and
third with Fall Queen, 81.
First on heifer two years and un-
der with Countess Marshall, $l2; sec.
ond with Red Queen, 81.
Third on Junior yearling heifer,
with Red Duchess II, S4.
First on Aged Herd, 500.
Second on Young Herd, $40.
Second on Calf Herd, 81.
Group animals, Sd, 81.
Group-2produc cow, I'd, 81.
Senior Champion Bull, LIST, $40.
Best two bred by Kentucky Exhibit
or, cup.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-13
Needed In The War on Tu'
berculosis.

That all the world should know
that tuberculosis is apreyentable and
often a durable disease.
BY the observance Of certain sim
pie rules many valuable lives may be
saved and millions Of dollars in waste
prevented. a $50.
That more people die OF il than all
of the preventable diseases combined
solely because Of ignorance or care
lessness.
That a more rigid housing law
should be enforced in the cities and no
house should be permitted to be built
which does not provide for free cir
culation of air.
That sanitary rules be observed un.
der heavy penalties.
That the State shall provide for one
or more tuberculosis sanatoria.
That every county shall huild one