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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
sENrRYs Tl,oM HILLsBORo

Robt Butcher shipp,d his household goods 70
Kelvina. His family viii follow within
fea days.
The village board has ADOPTED e new scheme
Tor parking cars on the business streets OF
Eiilsboro, and hereafter cars will be parked in
TIE center OF the streets instead Of near the
curb. This scheme gives moving cars better
opportunity to pass along each side OF the
street without interference.
HiIlsboro cannot place any more prisoners
in its present Jail. Such notice has been re-
ceived from the state board Of control, and
HiiIsboro will have 70 build a new jail The
state board look similar action over year
ago, but granted permission 70 use the old
jail for certain length Of time owing 90
the scarcity of steel. This privilege has since
been recinded.
Mike HeaIy, well known of this
community, died June 7. Although his health
had not been the best for soJne time, his sud
den passing away unc oecied. He was
the owner of the old Hess homestead, one
Of the largest farms in HillsborO township.
IilIs5aro residents we're somewhat surprised
rhen they learned that blacksnake had been
killed in a thickly populated residence part
of the village Mrs Herman Presmeitz dis
covered the snake in her yard. When she
saw its size she got a rifle and shot II. The
snake measured feet and inches in length.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
First publication June 5. 1875
pRORATE NOTICE
Notice to Prove viii and Notice TO Creditors
| STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT.
VERNON COUNTY IN PROBATE

Notice TO Prove Will and Notice TO Creditors
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT.
VERNON COUNTY,--IN PROBATE.
In re estate Of Pauline J. Rogers. deceased.
Notice IS hereby given that at the general
term Of said court to be held on the list
Tuesday Of july, A. ID. 1918. az the Court
House in the City Of Vroqua County Of
Vernon and State Of Wisconsin, there win be
heard and considered, the application Of II.
+ Packard 10 admit 20 probate the last VIII
and testament Of Pauline j. Rogers, late Of
the City Of Viroqua in said county, deceased.
and for The appointment of an executor tor
administrator with viii annexed
Notice is hereby further given, that at the
general term or aid court 20 be held at said
Court House. On the LIST Tuesday Of November,
A. d. 1918. there vail pc heard, considered
and adjusted, all claims agaiast said Pauline
J. Rogers deceas,d:
And notice s hereby further given. that al
such claims for examination ana allowance
must be presented 20 said county court ut the
Court House in the City Of Nirosua in said
county and state. on or before the End day
of November a. d. 1918 or be barred.
Dated June 3, fglS.
By the Court. d. O. Mahoney. County Judge
Proctor & Proctor and c. W. Graves At
torneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Perhaps you have never thought Of
it. but this disorder is due to a lack
of moisture in the residual matter Of
the food. If you viii drink an abund-
ance Of water, eat raw fruits and take
lots Of outdoor exercise, yeu may be
able eventually to overcome it en-
tirelv. In The meantime use the most
mild and gentle laxatives. Strong
and harsh eathartics take too much
water out Of the system and make
a bad matter worse. Chamberlains
Tablets are easy and pleasant TO take
and most agreeable in effect. Give
them a trial
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Sherman, OhioI
Dear Ma and Pa I am absolutely 80 busy
I can hardly straight and / have some
news for you. Orders came two days ago
appointing Brigade Intelligence officer.
The same order also sent me on special duty
20 Division Headquarters as Camp IntRlii-
gence 0fhesr. Up there ] met all the high
0ffcers and they put me in temporary charge
Of the camp intelligence Office. which is over
all separate organizations in camp except the
Division Oar work is all counter espionage
and is q reCliar district attorneys Office for
the Whole camp. Just nov there are eighteen
eases pending and you can imagine how busy
/ an familiarizinE myself with them ! ara
going to work all the time and see what Re
suits. II Is faeinating work. all secret Of
course, but have the keys to lots Of things.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

ROUND PRAIRIE, June 1s.-The Red
Cross eewing circle win meet at the school
house. SATURDAY afternoon, June %. All in
terested in the work are invited 10 attend
Please bring q email amount of lunch. The
new Red Cross cock books win be sold by
Mrs. j. W. Norris, township food conserva-
ten chairman; the price is ten ceuts each.
Mrs. Ed Nichols spent several days with the
Rueben Hagen family al WeStby Miss
Marie Benson is hCme from her teaching
duties at Coifax The Stevens family spent
Saturday in Lacrosse Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
Norris ard Mrs. John Norris spent the week
end in Caledonia, Minnesota. Many from
atout here spent Sunday at LaCFosse, Sparta,
Coon Valley and other places An welcome
she rain Of Tuesday; Is has made the crops
Jump The Red Crsss was pleasantly en-
tcrsained by Mrs. Hugh buchanan SATURDAY
tune 10. Miss Msbei Olson arrived home
from Racine, finishing her hlth year Of teach
i7q fhere RED CROSS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

To the Voters Of Vernon County:
My PARTY aud the people have conferred
upon me the favor Of an election to tine oiice
Of county treasurer for six years when my
present term ends. ! appreciate sincerely this
consideration their part. No other person,
upt0 this Time having announced a purpose to
become a candidate. has determined my at
tilude in again standing fer sac favor Of a
denomination. II chosen al the primary and
election, I pledge my entire time. and all the
ability ! possess, 30 the discharge Of the duties
Of the place Very truly yours,
ANJND BELLAND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR STATE SENATOR

Tothe Voters of the 3ist Senatorial District :
Having served term in the Senate
which covered two regular and two special
sessions and having endeayored 10 ,be Ne,
Of my ability T. represent the people of the
district, | desire to announce that | am q
candidate for denomination and re-eIectioa
If my services have proven reasonably salts
factory to the people, shall appreciate their
further valuable support at the September
primary. If reelected | want to assure my
constituents that | viii remain 100 per cent
American IN nay legislative work, as my rec
ord shows | was during my late senate service.
ApPreciative Of your past support. | am.
Very truly yours
J. HENRY BENNETT. Senator 3lst Dist.
Nirnnna. Miscnnsin. lung u 1918
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
First publication June s. 1878.
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice 20 Prove VIII and Notice 20 creditor
STATE OF WISCONSIN, VERNON CoUN


STATE OF WISCONSIN, VERNON C0UN-
TY COURT--IN PROBATE.
In re estate OF Henry Conner deceased
Notice Is hereby given that at the general
term OF said court 70 be held on the lst
Tuesday Of October A. d. 1918 at the Court
House in the City Of Viroqua County Of YER
non and State of Wisconsin, there viii be
heard. considered and adjusted. all claims
against said Henry Conner deceased
And notice is hereby given, that all such
claims for examination and allowance must
be presented tn said county court nt the Court
House in the City Of ViroqUa in said county
and state. on or before the lat day Of October
A. y. 1915 or be barred
Dated June 4. 1918.
By the Court. d. o. Mahoney. County Judge
Proctor & Proctor Attorneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
LETTERS FROM OUR KHAKA-CLAD WARRIORS
THE GAIL


You have answered the call Of a Nation.
Preparing 70 fight for what's right,
That this Nation may staRd-Stana anfuring.
The Emblem of Justice, of Freedom and Light
You have gone FAR aHay-yet to enter.
That battle, the madasBing fray,
Where the pride or their Mothers are falling,
That Freedom viii viii not have to pay.
As We sit must needs have 70 ponder,
And dream of the PARKWAY land
Whore covering Of sorrow, of trouble,
Has been spread by 3 marderous band
With the help of the Maker-oaT Helper.
You will crush cut this yeneuous snake,
And raise cur loved Emblem Of Freedom,
The Emblem Of our own United States"
Dedicated to the boys On Their Way BY
Lueretia Marie Fsber.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
]. HENRY BENNETT. Senator SYST d
VirOqus. Wisconsin, June u. 1918.
FOR MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY


Two years ago you nominated and elected
me to represent you in the lower house of the
state legislature. Then | was firm for a re-
duetion in public expense and lower taxation,
and stu stand sqaareS On that platform.
Ms legislative Votes were directed and will
be in the future if nominated and reelected.
Other important reforms will be considered ",
the campaign and at the session, 10 which
pledge my cooperation. Very truly,
CLARENCE Il. CARTER
Readstown, June - 1915.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
ron COUNTY CLERK

TO JIG FUEVIs UI tIC NOWWIV
! am fuliy mindful and abprecintive Of the
hone 8 and responsibilities Vernon County Re
pubiiceHs and voters have conferred upon me
in the paEt. If it is their viii | ana ready "a
continue their servant. ] sm therefore a
candidate for denomination az the primaries
in September.
Soliciting your support, J an
Very truly your. BERLIE MOORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
FOR CTFRK OF THE COURT

To the voters of Vernon County. Wisconsin.
Approaching your support Of two years ago,
| again come before you a candidate for
Clerk of Court of Vernon county, subject TO
the action of the Republican Party, at the
primary, September 3rd 1918.
Your support will be appreciated.
Respectfully, A. ID. HELGES0N.
Coon Valley, May 20. 1918.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
JACoBsON's CHARGE

JACOBSON'S CHARGE
Sunday. June %; Services in Franklin at
= m. and in immaraels at 3.
HOFSTEADS CHARGE
Sunday at II the pastor will Gil the pulpit
in Mtsierling. Communion services in Bethel
In the evening At Z :3b
Bethel ladies aid viii be entertained by Mrs.
TGlle Grooming Thursday afternoon, June &c.
Viroqua ladies aid viii be entertained by
Mesdamcs c. II. 0strcm, Ole D. Olson and
Ever Monson Thursday afternoon,June "a, in
the church par}0rs.
Mrs. Peter Role ,i'l entertain the ssofea
ladies' aid Friday afternoAn. june 28th.
CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday school at To- preaching service al
II. theme. The Eject Of the World War on
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Church at study ~, classes for al ages.
Church at Worship d. Reports viii be given
of the s. w. District convention. {. J.. Z 800,
preaching service SAGE. Convention Echoes.
Thursday : 80 Bible study and prayer service.
Friday afternoon the ladies aid viii enter
tain in the church.
The Endenvor socirts viii hold an ice cream
social on Bishop Branch. Saturday evening.
DANIELS CHARGE
Services will held on Sunday. june % as
followa: Harmony q 1880; Romance az
SO; StOddaTd at g. Rev. A. V iuWlam viii
held quarterly meeting at Romance June 30.
4 very large audience heard Rev Daniels
report he gave an able and brilliant adcress.
RAMBERG'S CHARGE
English services and communion st North
west Prairie church next Sunday, Bad *
ladies' aid viii meet With Mrs. Alfred Tryg-
gesfad on June 90. Northwest Prairie ladies
aid meets with Birs. T. o. Thurin on ilne o..
The aid meets al 81. rsAastraud's on june y.
Mrs. Alfred Olson AMI Miss anna Bruaos win
entertain.
Mission Fest at .-a church banaay, June
2ard Mission Treasarer Rev. Tangent 81
MINNEAPOLIS ah5 other prominent speakers
viii be present isee lunch viii be served at
dinner time Missiot Pest at Freeman, iHne
30th. Rev Eijakerud of Cashton and others
win speak. Free iurch
Mission Fest at hickapoo. Jniy 2. Bishop
Serby Of Lacrosse ard other speakers. Free
lunch. All welcome
sMEBY'S CHARGE
Services in kickapoo Sunday, June 30 by
Rev. Roalkvam Of Coon Valley, instead Of
June =
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
For CLERK or TIE COURT

FWtCFN FtfWNW IWUWFN.
!, the undersigned of the Village of Stod-
derd. hereby announce that I5am a candidate
Republican party at the primary election TO
be held September 3, 1913, Your thoughtful
consideration and support will be appreciated
May IS, 1918. CHAS. 7. WHITE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
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. Hicl5isch, 203
S. 4th street, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
THINGS THE WOMEN ARE DOING
Acknowledgment of the Services of
The County Newspapers

The woman's Department Of the County
Council Of Defense will hold its next meeting
en- Wednesday, June &c, at the court house
in Niroqga.
Mrs. Bertha Lander has returned TO the
city ard will be able TO take up her duties
as county chairman Of Child Welfare.
TO THE PUBLIC
As chairman Of the Publicity Committee of
the Wamsn's Department Of the Vernon Coup-
T. Council of Defense. | wish 70 publicly ex-
press thanks and appreciation 20 the press
of our county for the valued service il has
given without one cent Of remuneration
Ii the committee were obliged 10 nav for
the space donated it would amount to a con
siderable sum Of money. And ours i enIy
one Of the departments Of war work that is
being aided, free Of charge. by the newspapers
81 tie county. | feel that in justice to the
press, should make this statement so that
the public may better uRde stand snd =appre-
ciste bat the press is doing 70 assist in the
var activities Of the nation. The following
are voalR5ary contributors in the county ::
Vernon County Censor. Vernon County Lead
err Nesthk Times. Si0ddard Times, De sato
Argns, LsFarge EnteIprise, HilIsboro Sentry.
CLARAFA- GLENN, Chairman of Publicity
Aoman's Dept. Vernon County Council Of
Defense
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
FOR REGISTER OF DFFDs

10 The Voters Of Vernon County:
!. the undersigned of the toWn Of ChTistiana.
hereby announce that l an a candidate for
the Office of Register Of Deeds of Vernon
county, subject TO the action of the Repubi-
can party at the primary election TO be held
September 3, 1918. Your thoughtful consid-
Grafton and support viii be appreciated
April %. 1918. PAUL T. PAULSEN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

FOR SALE-Nine head of young stock.
yearlings and twO-year-olds, Pa miles north
vest Of DeSoto. place formerly known the
Viii Shesier place. ]. 4. Schneider. DesotO.
Mis-. 25.I
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
MONEY ro>LoAE

On farm security at reasonable
rates Of interest. All business con-
fidential. Address Lewis Bro. Realty
and Investment Co, N. w. corner 4th
d Main SITS, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
FOR RECIsTER on DFEDS

To the hepubIIcan voters OF Vernon t0nnty:
In request of many acquaintance in the
western section Of the county. I have deter
mnicd TO stand as a candidate for the nomin-
alton for Register of Deeds. My work as
treasurer of Hamburg, as a boOk-keeper and
other clerical positions ought TO be of service
il chosen register. / viii be thankful for all
support accorded me. Very truly.
MELVIN c. kNITDSON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
THIS IS IMPORTANT TO TOWN
AND COUNTY FOLK

Hereafter the Fred Eckhart Com
pany will make deliveries of flour,
feed. etc, in the city on Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons only.
Live Stock Deliveries
Hereafter the Fred Eekhart Com
pany wish to have all live stock de-
iivered on Mondays only, Of each
week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
Still Take Orders

Although most of my time is de-
voted to farm work, l am still pre-
pared to take, and desire to solicit
orders for fluff rugs for the Oriental
Rug Company of Lacrosse. Please
call Phone No. $50 or write me.
CLYDE FOSTER, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
rnR DIsTRICT ATroRNFy

To the Voters Of Vernon County:
/ am a candidate for the Office of District
Attorney of Vernon COUNT. and solicit the
support OF all votsre
H.P PROCTOR, JR.
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les or their heads. They have pabic wash
basins eyeryv here, DON'T go dirty at
any time.
TIE French people very good TO boys
and they let E5 sleep in any place they have.
Just nov six Of US fellows have a hay-mow,
over the cows and the horses for home,
and ne can't have any light or heat, hut it Is
home now. Some Of the boys have better
bilets and fre-places in them We have a
long ways 20 walk 10 the J. NJ. {. 4. and
paper IS pretty scarce.
Things are very high. We pay cent each
for figs and dates. Candy can't be bought
very often and when you get il, you pay
five cents for a piece the size OF a penny
piece in the United States. Cookies are ten
for a franc, which is about eighteen cents in
our money, but equals twenty cents in time Of
peace. Wine is cheap here. The light wine
is two francs a quart, and we Americans are
allowed this and beer. Beer is very scarce
here. but in western France it was plentiful.
Eggs are three francs a dozen. Bread can't
Re bought without bread tickets. Mir is about
four pennies a quart which is equal TO eight
cents OF our money. There is nothing for
amusement 50 we go on top Of the hills and
listen to the roaring in the distance, in Ire
evening
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

IBy Earl A. Knower, CO. d. 18th Railway
Engineers, An. b. F., in France, May 81
Dear Friends: l suppose yen think l have
forgotten yoE, bit you see I have rot l am
well and feeling fine and have not come in
contact with any of the AaiSer's hardware
yet, and hope YOU att are we'll too and feeling
tiptop. l am in Co. D. 18th Railway Engi-
neeTs, and at their headquarters at present
but may leave any day for some other place
on the read that this regiment controls.
Our work is operating standard guage rail-
way with United States engines, and French
cars, which quite small beside of Amer
lean ears. They are just good sized dry goods
boxes four wheels
sure had some trip on The way over here
especially the boat. | did not get SO sea-
sick that i leaned over board ard fed the FISH
anyway, as lots Of others did The sea played
ball with that tub 1 rode in, and that is sure
some pond, and gets wild in a storm
i have seen Lake MishiRan wild, but that
lake is hardly & wash basin beside of the
Atlantic Ocean. never thought there was
so much water till / came over here. / left
the camp in Illinois that l went to last fall,
the fore part of March and got here about
the middle of last month. SO ven see / was on
the road seine time. / never was SO glad to
get my feet ON land ! when I got of
that boat, IL they are on foreign soil and
just want more trip across that pond
and | will have all the sailors life / went.
As 10 France this is some country. have
seen lot of this country and il is old fash
Toned Vernon county's hills, in ways in
looks. ] have never q farm house in
this country. The farmers all live in villages
III s'ohe MUSES. VI t"o HVSts iAsh' must %
them, and go cut 20 work their farms in one
horse, two wheeled carts with horse
mule, which it may be in the fills and
pulling the cart, and they may have another
horse mule they leading behind or be-
side, some style l say. And their farm ma
chinery is something like claim squat
ters had when Wisconsin yearling. And
there some cities in France where there
cites, and ! have been in some
buildings that were built Of stone and several
stories high and sure some work to
build, and one would get lost in them without
a guide but 1 say see America first TO those
who want to go sightseeing and by the time
they see America they will have ali the travel
ing they want, for if they GENE here,
across the pond they viii find il a mighty
long ways between stations on that pond.
Well, you wonder how live here, far
from home. We have good eats, q good place
to sleep and plenty of clothes to wear, do
not worry about us here. | think we viii
walk down a gang plank and step United
States soil before this year is over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

FRANCE Is MORE THAN BEAUTIFUL
by Barnard y. Brokaw Of Rockton to home
folks. SOmewhe in France, with the Ma
chine Gun Infantry. Am. E. F., April 80
This country IS more than beautiful, and
words cannot describe it to yen. Where we
are now, it is billy and there are walls all
along the hilisides and TO the top. 50 it makes
small level pieces Of land to farm. The roads
are good but not vide enough for two of cur
heavy trucks with tiIeir big lazds to pass
each other except at certain places. The
fences are made Of stone or Of hedge and the
bridges are Of stone made in an arched fern.
and the roads have good grades and large
filings. Houses are built Of stone and each
house has q fireplace and roofs are Of stone
critic. The barns are under the same roof
as the house and divided from the house By
heavy stone wall.
People drive their horses in single file and
mostly three or four % a large heavy cart
they have here Everyone wears the wooden
shoes and the women carry baskets and bund-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Skowea by her 1s-year-oId brother. Hershel
A Brown who is in France, q member Of
Battery F. 100 Field Artillery. He has been
in the service a year.l
Dear Sister: Received your letter, was sure
glad 10 hear from you. I am feeling fine.
Am not Sighting yet, 50 don't worry about me.
+ IN in the hospital now, just getting over an
operation for appendicitis. am up and around
nov; will be out in a few days, / think. Well.
we will get the Kaiser If we can. This Is sure
a beautiful country ever here, especially Eng
land, which Is the prettiest country | ever saw.
I don't know when ! will get hack nor Go ]
care much row that is gone whether !
ever get hack or not. II siB never seem Ike
home again IL ] do get back ] am going
straight for the west ] have saved quite a
lit Of money since / hit France, viii have
some If / ever get hack. Hoping this bnds
ycu all well, / remain as ever your brother.
HAS A NICE PROMOTION. -
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CHURCH NOTES
WETU0DIST CHURCH

Sunday school at 10, preaching at II, sermon
BY Pastor Rutter. EpNorth League Z. Chill
drcns' Day program s. Bible class Tuesday
evening, prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Liberty Pole IL, Bishop Branch 3. Spring
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

HAS A NICE PROMOTION
TBy Lieutenant kenneth B. Smith. Camp
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
t:REAT pIsTANCE BETWEEN STATIONS

Dedicated TO the Boys On Their WAY" By
Lucretia Marie Fsber.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
vIROQUA

Stoddard News Girl.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Sunday. June %; Services in Frank
., a m. and in immaraeis at 3.
HOFSTEADsS CHARGE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Services in kickapo0 Sunday, June 30 b.
Rev. Roalkvam Of Coon Valley instead o
Jupe z
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-06-05

One Of the latest Developments with
reference to the employment Of the
tractor for Increased farm production
is the fact that by this means it 10
possible to use women for the purpose