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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25

At this time when farm products
are so high and when it looks as
though the price of farms will SO so
high that they will soon be out of
reach of all but the rich, every man
of moderate means who wants good
dairy farm should secure one at Lib
erty Colony. Many men would like q
farm, # they could get a good piece of
land in a pleasant, prosperous district,
and now every man who mas such in
tentions should act before it is too
late and get a farm at Liberty Colony.
Any responsible person can register
and secure one of these rich dairy
farms 1t is wrong for any who wants
a farm for himself, whether he is rich
or has little, not to investigate and Sc
cure one of these farms.
For a considerable time, the coun-
tries of Denmark, Ireland, New Tea
land, France and others have been
taking worthy men who wanted to
farm and placing them on financed
farms. The general plan was to have
the farmer pay nothing for the first
| few years, then after the farmer is on
his feet, 10 allow him to Ray for the
farm by small iustallmentsl A small
deposit was required from} the men.
to show good faith, and TO keep away
! undesirables.
Some years ago economists in this
country saw that since the vast areas
of free lands in this country are gone.
/ that the only opportunity for the man
Of small means to get a farm would
be for the state to put him on his
/ feet 10 allow him TO pay for the farm
| in small installments. This would al
so allow farm renters with consider
able capital to secure and own their
own land.
The matter was carefully investi-
GATED, and the men who are inter
ested in the problem decided that the
/ cheap fertile cut-over dairy lands of
/ Upper Wisconsin offered the greatest
opportunity ia the United States 10
/ establish such q colony. A few men
we're put on farms and given a small
new house and barn, COW, pigs, chick
ems, tools and seed. No payment was
required for three years, and after
that only small installments A de-
/ post of $3.50 a forty was required TO
show responsibility and good faith
Ibis deposit counting as a payment on
the farm.
The settlers who took these farms
were very successful They had
enough to make a living from the
start 1t was found that these Made
to-Order dairy farms were so fertile
that settler could develop them sc
that they would double in value by
the time the first installment became
due in three years. This not only al
lowed him to make n large profit By
the quick increase in value that came
on the farm.
Furthermore, since the farms doub
led in value in three years, the farmer
could give mortgage for one halt
its value at the end of three years
and get money enough to pay up al
once the full cost at which it was
turned over to him three years before
and he got this deed to his land. i
was then arranged to allow him e
pay the mortgages in annual install
ments. These installments on a mort
gage on the basis of forty acre farm
including both interest and paymen
on the principal run about $85 year
This meant that the man got th'
dairy farm, and after three years paiC
up for it with an installment Of ssh
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
STAR PROGRAM

wendesday-France in Arms, in 5 parts.
The first big picture of actual war in France.
Thrilling airplane fight, monster guns in action
etc. Photographed by the French government
Thursday and Friday-BiOre Trouble, with
Frank keenan,. One Of the best comedies ever
screened. It's a riot of fun in reels. Extra
Ford Weekly on Thursday and War Review
on Friday.
Saturday and Sunday-Come Through, with
Herbert Rawlinson. One big meiOdramatic
picture that is bound to please you.
Everything on this program Special.
Adults Is; children Sc. War tax and lie.
Coming, To Hell With the Kaiser.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
THE NIGHT FAIR

There are.fve requisites for the sue
cess of a night fair The first four
are good weather; the fifth, good at
fractions. About $50 people went out
Wednesday night through the cold
and damp to see the excellent moving
pictures Of our army, navy, and other
war activities presented under aus
pices of the state council of defense.
The bitter north wind of the following
two days made abandonment of the
night fair imperative. This has been
one of the most appreciated depart
ments of our fair the previous three
years and it is exceedingly to be re
GREETED that inclement weather made
its observance impossible this year.
It entails a financial loss both to the
society and concession holders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
THREE SPLENDID GAMES

The ball tournament of three games
between Viola and Richland Center
was a pure joy to the heart Of the 10y
al fan. Errors were nearly minus,
playing was fairly fast and snappy
considering the cold, the teams were
meek and neck" in ability, aid the
games were clean and free from en-
eessive beefng" over decisions, ex-
cept the latter part Of the third.
Wednesdays game went To Rich
land Center with 2 TO score. Marion
Qualy pitched the full nine innings for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
FAIR NOTES

The rebuilt and new rooted cattle
sheds were appreciated by exhibitors
anJ sight seers They fill long de-
man1 Floral hall freshly painted
white, IS a pleasant contrast to the
old beaten color, or lack of color.
The city hand furnished inspiration
that made one feel like dancing all the
time to keep warm.
c j. Smiths pony show was, as
usual, an attraction that caught the
young and the old. His barn con-
tanned % Of the little pet animals.
He had an auction of them slated for
Friday, but sale Of so many had been
made before the hour arrived that he
did not hold it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25

the Center. Dodge threw the tenth
and held Viola, while the Riehland
boys ran in one score and won.
Viola led Thursdays game l to 0
until the ninth inning, when the Cen
ter stickmen. staged a rally and
brought in two Scores to l.
Fridays exhibition e THE national
sport was one of the finest and prob
ably the longest games ever played
here. 1t went sixteen innings and
was royal pitchers battle. Big
Ben struck out 10, Dodge 16; hits z
each. The Center got a score in an
early inning; Viola tied them last of
the ninth; Dodge won his own game
for Richland Center in the sixteenth
with a double swat that brought in
tally and made the score , to l, Civ
ing the three games TO our neighhor-
ing county seat by narrow margins
and small scores.
These teams were strong aggrega-
tions, with members who have seen
veteran service, many of them playing
in league baseball. Dodge, who pitch
ed for Richland Center. has PLAYED
with the Tri-State league. He is a
clever twirler, pitching 81 innings and
allowing but two scores. -Steil. the
third baseman, is playing with Fair
banks-Morse this year and with
CLEVELAND Ia the American associa-
ti1n asst year. He accepted more
than twenty chances without error.
and his peg from third to first base
was like a bullet and almost as
straight. He played phenomenal bali.
Big Ben, the famous Viola slab an
list, has played with Pensacola and
New Orleans in the Southern league,
Cleveland and Toledo in the American
/ association, Manistee in Michigan state
league. He pitched all three games.
IS innings. and seven runs were made
off him Few pitchers can stand such
a strain as that. He certainly showed
up well. Billy Wais played with La
| CrOssein Observation-Disclosures league
Ray Calhoun and Otto Hill have play
ed with leagues in the west. The
few ardent admirers Of The game who
braved the biting cold to see these
contests were we'll repaid for their
discomfort through the superb work
of the two teams. The PURSE was
$500 for each game. divided $50 anC
S40-and it was money well spent anC
we'll earned The fair association
the players, ami the spectators are
all to be congratulated in having fur
nished, played and witnessed superb
base bali
DR. c. A. Minshall Of Westby UNI.
pired the first game, Holverson OF
Westby the second, and Prof. A. r
Smith the third. Their work was ef.
ficient and impartial Prof. Smith
had a hard set of close decisions put
up to him in the closing innings OF
the third game. They meant much t.
Viola, and considerable "rag-chewing'
developed, but the sober fans com
mended his judgment absolutely.
Jitley StGudiford. Ray Wigginton
"Cy" Longworth and Clarence Ander
son, Niroqua boys, played on the Rich
land Center team the first day, Long
worth making one Of the scores. Clar
ence also played through the sixteer
inning game, holding down the sec
ond sack, making one hit and many
put-outs-his first playing in TIVE
years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
THE AMrSEMENTS

The Four Pierrotts proved one of
the most novel attractions enjoyed
here in long time Strong men we
have every once in a while. In fact
johnson, the big SWede. was on the
ground and Strengthened hOrseshoes.
bent iron bars, lifted two men on his
little finger, broke ropes, tore packs
of cards in two, and finished by lift
ing twenty men, weight of more
than 5000 pounds. But strong women
are few The lady with the company
of four did some fine and novel ath-
letic work, and finished up by carry
ing the three men around the plat
form. 1t did not seem possible. A
mother and little daughter, a mere
child, also did some remarkable tumb-
ling. So it was quite a trio--strong
woman, strong man, child athlete.
The monkey speedway was one of
the most unique paid attractions mid
way has yet seen-three very small
monkeys in little cars propelled
around tracks by electricity, the move
ment of the car being controlled by the
monkey. They ran spirited races and
seemed to know every word that was
said to them. II was the mecca of
the youngsters-an and the grown-ups,
too
OF course the merry go-round with
it's lovers tub and galloping steeds
was there as usual to delight the
hearts Of the kiddies-what fair would
be complete without i'll And the big
auto popcorn wagon Wed with it, fur
nishing gastronOmic entertainment.
Eating stands, niger baby" racks,
side-shows, souvenir sellers, blind mu-
sicians and the like were a plenty
furnishing shat atmosphere which
makes the fair "A distinctive and pleas
urable occasion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
DoMGs OF THE CITY COUNCIL
virOqua. Wis, September 10. 1911

FHUVud1
Regular meeting of the common council
called to order by the mayor. Members pres
ent, Aldermen Anderson, Nelson, Rogers. Lar
sen, Knudson, and Thompson.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and ap-
proved. The following accounts were read,
approved by the finance committee and upon
motion allowed. Roll call of members all vOt-
ing aye.
Petition that was laid from last week
to extend Rock avenue to Maple street and
Oak street from Main street to Garfield avenue
taken up and upon motion Of Alderman
Rogers and second by Alderman Larsen, the
prayer of the petitioners was granted, all vot-
ing aye upon roll call.
Accounts: F. II. Wise $3.50, Standard Oil
Co. s106.24, A. c. Hook $500, Sam LePage
$1O.50.
Upon Motion council adjourned.
E. J. OLDER, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the There is
only one way to cure catarrhal deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian TUBE. When this tube is
infamed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever Many cases of
deafness are caused by catarrh, which is
an infiamed condition of the mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Hairs Catarrh Medicine. Cir
cuJars free. All Druggists. 75c.
3. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
THE- ASTER CnNTEST

A profusion of most ravishing
blooms were shown in the aster con-
test, for girls between the ages of nine
and seventeen. Among the thirty
two fine entries it was difficult to place
the premium awards. Rebeccah Ken
dahl won the first prize of So, Merle
Cunningham the 50 second prize. The
next best FIVE were given 81 each i:
Jevima Lavold, Edith Hope Smith,
Gladys Forum, Francis Waldron, En-
ma Williams. Other contestants who
received the SOC prize were: Louise
Trowbridge, Thelma Jacobus, Nan
Hill Mable Traastad, Ella Root, Hazel
Hulsether, Bertha Johnson, Anna
johnson, Leva Lavold, Mabel Lavold.
Miss Neprud has charge of this con-
tact
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
EDUCATION AT THE FRONT

Surenson acted as judges.
EDUCATION AT THE FRONT
The big thing in the art hall was
the educational display of the rural
schools of the county in charge of Su-
perintendent Neprud Entries were
more numerous than last year. A
most inspirational set of motto-p post
ers issued by the state department
were shown. In the past the rural
schools have been sadly lacking in
seat work This is material to keep
the little primary fingers busy in ere
alive play A complete line of this
was shown, and school boards are re
spending generously to requests for
this valuable addition to school equip
ment. Bulletins of interest to teach
ers, school officers and school patrons
in general were on display. Miss Nep-
rud is firm believer in 'pitiless pub
| licity," and the maps with their stars
and the statistics which lined the top
of the booth were strong sermons on
what progress has been made in the
rural schools and what remains to be
| done. Thirty-two school houses were
scrubbed once a YEAR, 79 two to four
I y y
! four buildings We're scrubbed once
a year, SO once month, 40 once a
week. These schools were shown up
| in bold relief by differently colored
| stars on black maps of Vernon county
with the district numbers, Also those
schools which had been painted or had
new floors, and districts furnishing
| free text books were similarly desig-
mated. Although the Junior Red Cross
! movement was not started until after
many schools had closed this spring
81 organizations were perfected, ST.
1875 received and 81 ,47941 disburs-
ed, mostly donations TO local chapters.
This year every school viii be organ
| lied in both Junior Red Cross and War
| Savings Stamp work A model of
school out-huilding approved by the
state department, was shown The
| conditions of many school t-buildings
is simply impossible. Great improve
ment is expected the coming year
| Every school is required by law to
own and display Old Glory, yet as
many as IS schools were without flags
at the beginning Of the last school
year. At the close only out of the
l44 were without flags. By this time
they no doubt have provided for this
patriotic observance. All figures Civ
en- here are to the close of the school
| year this spring The Wisconsin
Reading Circle work, started three
years ago, was taken up last yea1
and substantial progress made. Il
fosters desire for good books or
part of both the teacher and pupils
This work OF making citizens out OF
our county youth is most important
and Miss Neprud is throwing herself
whole-heartedly into it with the re.
suit that progress made is gratifying
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
JoHrt Calendar for Tuesday October ], 1915

Estate Of Olava Bratlie-Hearing ~ ms
Estate Henry Consolidating eialsas.
Estate j. Henry Tate-HearinR claims.
Estate Johanna Diers-FinaI settlement.
Estate Josephine Oven-Proof Of will
Estate Anton Olson--PrOof Of will
Estate Peter II. Ha1Re-Final settlement.
Estate George ". Wiison-Final settlement.
Estate Jacob Ericks9n--Pinal settlement.
Estate VIM. Polzin-Final settlement 5rd
-nesday.
Estate C. F. PsRe-PrO0f Of will.
Estate James Ousterhoaf--Hearinz claims.
Estate Timothy DvTyer-Final settlement
Estate Nels skunberE-Proof Of will
Estate Anna B9nds--HearinE claims.
Estate Fra = Bruch--Proof Of will
Estate Carl Olson--Hsaring claims.
Estate Thorvai OlsoB-Finai settlement.
Estate Juiius Manski-Hearing claims.
Estate John Jensen--Hesrtng claims.
Estafe Wm. Kspsnks-AaministratiD 4th
Tuesday.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

sure YOU that your disappointment
grieves us more painfully than your
self, however, we shall anticipate the
hope of yOu- very best wishes in our
behalf, this anticipation is based on
our gleamings Of your intelligence
for why's and merciful fOrgivings. In
formation was given in of one COM
suicide. Kindly let Union City give
the delegates of Presbytery at c. p.
Church a splendid audience each day
and night, beginning Thursday of this
week and continuing through Sunday
night. You had better buy this
paper and keep him on the Job, be-
cause you don't know lust how soon
he can serve you. The next issue will
be newsy, be sure and buy one. Don't
turn us down or else you will miss
treat. Mr.. j. d. Bell a deserving
VINO came to have his wife operated
young man from Tulsa, Oklahoma,
upon, which has been successfully per
formed, LETT last week for Tulsa carry
ing with him best wishes from the
good people of Union City. Little
Miss Jetra Brandon, secretary of the
Y. c. G. Club reports that this club
met with little Miss Loretta Kiser
Friday evening at the usual time
Opening formal. Number present II
absent 5, number to join l, Miss H. j
Sullivan. Total number enrolled tC
date 80. Three courses composed
their menu. Adjournment followed
the address of Misses Minnie TrimblC
and Beatrice Patton. Smiles.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
MISS FLAeG IMPROVING.

The many friends of Miss Viola L.
Flag, the efficient, energetic and
thoroughgoing president of the Min
nehaha Club of Payne Chapel A. NJ.
E. Church, will be pleased to know
that the serious and difficult opera
ton which she underwent Monday at
Hale Hospital was in every way sue
cessful, Unless unforeseen complioa-
tions arise of which there is no in
dication at this time, Miss Flagg will
be able to greet her many friends in
a few days. For her sunny DISPOSE
ton, careful application to her du-
ties, high regard for both the spirit
ual and financial welfare of her
church she is much missed. Young
women OF her calibre who devote
their entire time to the uplift and
well-being of humanity are seldom
found and for this reason Payne
Chapel A. NJ. E. Church and Nash.
vile in general have felt much. anx.
iety as to the outcome of more than
twelve weeks serious illness.
The members of the club have
placed in her room at the hospital a
beautiful potted plant. Miss Flagg
cheerfully asserts that besides be
ing an inspiration, it is a constant
and happy reminder of the thought
full and loving hands that placed il
! there.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

Sergeant. The right and left guides
of the company are sergeants and
several sergeants are employed TO
cali time and regulate the cadence
of marching Next below the Ser
gents rank are the Corporals, VINO
occupy the position as pivot men and
chief of a squad. The Captain and
Lieutenant are commissioned officers
and hold commissions from the Pres
ident of the U. s., while the Ser
geants and Corporals are non-com-
missioned and hold warrants with
\ the signature of their colonel, major
or captain. All commissioned Of
! 6cers must be saluted by their IN
feriors." The rank insignia of com
pany's officers is as follows:
| Office. Insignia.
Captain-Two silver bars ION
shoulder.
First Lieutenant'-One silver bal
ION shoulder).
Second Lieutenant-One gold bal
Ton shoulder).
"Non-Coms."
First Sergeant-Three chevron
and diamond Ton sleeve above ell
|, bowl.
Quartermaster Sergeant Thre
chevrons and bar on sleeve aboy
| elbow.
Sergeant-Three chevrons (ol
sleeve above elbow.
Cooperative chevrons Ton sleev
above elbow.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
NEGRO PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Saturday last was Hadley School
Day. Miss Sanford had charge. She
told a story then entertained the
children with games.
Saturday, March 18th, will be Ash
craft Day. Miss Everitte of State
Normal will tell the stories. 1t Will
be st. Patrick's story hour.
The Junior Dramatic Club met
and planned same for Easter. An ex'
preston student of Vanderbilt Uni
versity will be with us soon.
New Books-Some of the latest
novels have been added to our shelly
es. Also the latest supplementary
books for the grammar school,
Lent-For reading during Lent
consult our shelves.
Suggestions for ST. Patrick Par
ties-Easter consult our shelves.
For good wholesome reading, com
to our library.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH., EAST
NASHVIl

"The Power and Influence of the
Gospel' will be the subject of Rev.
W. S. Ellington's discourse Sunday
morning. Dr. George w. Bugg will
deliver a special lecture to men only
at 3 p. m. DR.. Bugg is mems spe-
cialist and is considered one Of the
best, Hear him. There will be
preaching at p. m. and good music.
Miss Mamie H. Burroughs, A. NJ,
President of the National Training
School for women and girls, Lincoln
Heights, Washington, D. c., will
speak at First Baptist, East Nash.
vile, Sunday night, March oath. Miss
Burroughs is great organizer, a sue
cessful educator and an orator oil
rare gifts.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
MT, OLIVE B. Y. p. U.

The minutes of Mt Olive B. Y. P.
U. were called to order by the presi-
dent, ]. C. MadduX, at e p. m. Sing
ing from Celestial Showers No z
Scripture reading by the school
Rom. 1928. Prayer was offered by
Rev. w. P. Wilkerson. The captains
took charge of their respective
groups for thirty minutes. The les
son was beautifully reviewed by thu
general teacher, D. R. Washington
for Is minutes.
A splendid program was rendered
by Group No. l, Mrs. l., Sutton, car
tain. Sunday, March II, 1918, Grou
No. 3 will render special program
at p. m. sharp. The public is IL
vited to attend this B. Y. P, U.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

Mr.. James Church and family
were called to Nashville Friday on
account of the death of his brother,
Mr.. Gee Church. Mr. and Mrs. H.
@. CAN'T of New Hebron were the
guests of Mrs. w. NJ. Johnson Satur-
| day. Mr.. John Tucker and Mr.. Hays
Anderson spent Saturday night the
guests of her daughter Mrs. G. b
Anderson of SOuthside Columbia.
Rev. H. l.. P. Jones, d. d. Rev. q.
w. Hill, D. D., of Nashville, Miss
Eta Wells and Mrs. Ranltins Doyle
of Columbia and G.. ]. Stanford of
this place and others, were the vel
come guests of Mr.. and Mrs. B. E.
Russell Saturday. Mrs. Lula Jetton
of Nashville was the invited guest of
Mrs. B. II. Russell Saturday night.
Nh, jackson Morgan, Mrs. Harriet
Alexander, also her daughter, Hat
tie, and Mr. John Hutcherson, Jr
of Nashville, were the welcomed
guests of Mr.. John Hutcherson Sat
urday night. All left for Nashville
Sunday evening on the | oc'locl
. train. Rev. H. l.. p. Jones and thos'
! who accompanied him left Saturda,
q evening.