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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
poINGs OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Viroqua, Wis, May 2l, 1918.
Regular meeting of the common council CALL
ed to order by the mayor. Members present,
Aldermen Larson, Nelson, Thompson, Ander-
son. Rogers.
Moved by Alderman Rogers and seconded by
Alderman Thompson that the city donate $500
to the Red Cross. Roll call of members all
voting aye. The mayor appointed a mem
Der of the Park Board to succeed himself,
Otto ottesOn, whose term would expire the
% inst. Moved by Alderman Nelson and Sec
Onded by Alderman Anderson that the ap-
pOintment be confirmed. Motion carried.
o. G. MunsOn presented letter from the
cOmmitte of the Imperial Highway asking for
the appointment of committee to meet with
a committee of said highway in reference to
the highway leading from Sioux Falls, Iowa,
to Madison, Wisconsin. The Mayor appointed
such committee Hon. o. G. MunsOn, J. o.
Anderson and TOrger FOrtney, and the cOun-
Gil suggested that the mayor meet with them
on their day of meeting, May 30th, 1918.
Accounts: Melvin Owen S14.I0. John Ma
$500. Mason Bros. $l940, Oscar Buchan-
an S14.I0, p. l. McHenry $1,000. T. b. Smell
SI7.4O, Viroqua Telephone Co. s6.25. Stand
ard Oil Co. $500, A. c. Hook $50, Sam Le-
Page S17.1O, Simon Glenn S17.1O, John Nat
wick S1.50, T. b. Smell Sll.40, Geo. Reed $50.
Upon Motion council adjourned.
E. J. OLDER, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
T0MORROW.YES TOMORROW!

Fifty years ago tomorrow De-
cOratiOn Day was established in
the United States. 1t was con-
sidered fitting by General John
A. Logan and other leading spir-
its of the great Civil war, to
name day when. annually. the
people of the land might rever-
emily lay aside ordinary affairs of
life and pay homage TO the men,
Ory of the soldier dead and hon
or the brave men who survive
the carnival of blood shed in the
awful struggle for O united union
of states.
Tomorrow we will have passed
to the half century of that
thoughtful patriotic recognition.
Then let tomorrow commemorate
with bowed head and unusual fer
yor the day we love TO observe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
THIS MEMORIAL DAY
Nations Tribute to Its Heroic
Dead Has a New and Greater
Significance.
BY HERMAN HAGEDoRN.
OF the Vipilantes.

TT IS fifty years now that the Ameri-
can people have every year laid
aside their tools for day to re-
member their noble dead.
This year they again lay aside their
tools. This year they again gather
roses end lilacs and apple blossoms
and cherry blossoms and wander out
10 the cemeteries TO decorate those old
but never forgotten graves. This, year
they decorate them with apprehensiye
hearts.
This year. as In other years, they re-
fresh in their memory the heroic deeds
and sacrifices of their fathers; but
they do something besides this. Re-
calling those deeds and those sacrifices
in the bright light of new heroism and
the shadow Of new sacrifice, they dedi-
cate themselves, their hands, their
minds, and their spirits, to the new
struggle on which their country is en-
barked.
They remember American men who
died fighting on old battlefields, but
they remember more wildly American
women and children who died on the
Lusitania.
They remember Gettysburg, and
ChancellorsytlIe, and Fredericksburg,
and Chickamauga, and the Wilderness /;
but they remember more wildly what
happened in Belgium, and France, and
Serbia, and Armenia, and on the open
seas.
They remember the Lost Cause and
the Cause that was victorious. With
high hearts they remember them, and
with grateful hearts they remember
the men who fought and died defend
ing them, and the men who fought and
lived and were great enough, for the
sake Of a united nation, at last to for
give and forget. They remember .hese
things. But more wildly they remem-
Der that the nation which Washington
created and Lincoln preserved is face
10 face with the most sinister foe that
has yet threatened its liberty. They
remember that this foe, with sly and
insidious cunning, sought TO confuse,
corrupt, and hamstring the energy and
moral win Of the American people
even while he sank their ships and
slaughtered their fellow-citizens They
remember that by the force of his arms
this foe has beaten down great Russia,
subjugated Serbia, Roumania, Belgium,
northern Italy and northern France.
They remember liberty, and they re-
member that where this foe has trod,
liberty has died.
In the midst of a great war, the
American people give a day to their
heroic dead. They honor them in
speeches and parades. They honor
them with flowers and music. They
are doing them no more than justice
when they so honor them.
But they honor them best If with firm
will and fearless heart they resolve
that humanlty's foe shall die; but that,
by the strength, the courage, the en-
durance. the spirit of devotion and sac
rlfice not only Of the men in khaki or
in blue In France and Flanders and on
the sea, but of the fathers and moth
ers and wives. the sisters, the sweet
hearts, the brothers, who work and
wait at home in the Great Republic Of
the West, Democracy shall triumph,
Right shall triumph and Liberty shall
live, bringing +" the world a peace
that shall endure, and to men and wOm-
en- everywhere a happiness that shall
have foundations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
TO COAL CONSUMERS

Notice, and take warning, what the
U. S. Fuel Administrator tells you
about taking in your coal during the
summer, and it is up to you to do
your part. l have now on hand
southern Illinois, Ohio Hooking VAL
ley, West Virginia, Splint and Ken
lucky lots. Also a special washed
egg coal for your ranges and laundry
stoves; no SCOT and little ash. Try it.
L. C. BOYLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29

IThos. Young. With the Cslors. May 10. 18th
Prov. Co. s3rd, Inf. Regulars, SpartansburE,
South Carolina.
Well here are in South Carolina. We
went from NirOaua to Columbus. Ohio. There
We got our examination and complete out
1T. We also got the shot in the left arm.
We all liked II at Columbus Barracks, but We
only remained there a week. From there We
went to South Carolina. where We are held in
quarantine camp to If any disease brakes
out. We have seen things hat the Stacker at
home will never Aiss have had the
best time of our lives and calculate 10 see
T-aSe. | have seen lots of country but my
thoughts 20 back TO old Wisconsin. Down
here i Is hot. like il Is in July at home. We
are eheered by ali along way. The Red
Cross did wonders. PEOPLE HELP ALL
YOU CAN FOR IT Is YOUR DUTY. Fight
IF you can. Don't be a Stacker. If you can
not fight there is plenty you can do. Some
boys hid themselves behind a girls dress by
getting married. People they miss a great
deal. And what do think of them We
think they all ought to be locked up and made
10 work till the is ever. We may have
IL hard till We learn the rules. but then il
will be life we all will enjoy. would not
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
Do You Enjoy Life?

A man in good physical condition
is almost certain to enjoy life, while
the bilious and despeptic are despond-
ent, do not enjoy their meals and feel
miserable a good share of the time.
This i'll feeling is nearly always unne-
cessary. A few doses Of Chamber
lain's Tablets to tone up the stomach,
improve the digestion and regulate
the bowels is all that is needed. Try
Il
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
WANT TORNADO INSURANCE?

The Wisconsin Tornado insurance
company has made an enviable rec
ord during its whole existence. A
$1,000 policy has cost ONLY $3.50 for
the last five year period. This COM
pany has over $4,000, 100000 now in
force, distributed in over 40 different
counties in Wisconsin, with over $780,
100000 around Viroqua. This COM
pany is managed by FARMERS MU-
TUAL FIRE INSURANCE MEN who
are reliable, honest, efficient and just
iii settling losses, and understand the
mutual insurance business.
F. w. ALEXANDER, Local Agt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
Get Your Renairs

At the time of my leaving Viroqua,
all watches and jewelry repairs were
left at the First National Bank. Some
of them still remain uncalled for. If
same are not called for promptly, it
will be necessary for me to sell them
for charges. 21-3
S. B. LILLIS, Jeweler, Hillsboro.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
About rheumatism

rheumatism causes more pain and
suffering than any other disease. for
the reason that it is the most COM
mon of all ills, and it is certG inly
gratifying to sufferers to know that
there is a remedy that will afford re-
lief, and make rest and sleep possible.
1t is called Chamberlain's Liniment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
STATESMEN WANTED-

statesmen WANTED - Several
neat appearing young men aged Is
to 45 to travel and solicit business in
rural districts. Permanent employ
ment, straight salary and expense.
No commissions. Good men are max
ing $4,000 to $4,000 weekly above all
expenses. Automobile furnished if
you make good. Liberal allowance for
car or rig if you now have one. Ex-
perience unnecessary but must be
hustlers. Write for details. Address
Sales Manager, P. o. Box 44Z, Madi-
son, Wisconsin. PIP
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
CONSIGNMENT of Mar Tractnrs

A. H. Dahl & Co. have received the
first shipment of FORDSON TRACT
ORS to be placed in Vernon county.
These machines will be handled by
the agents without commission during
the period of the war in an attempt
to boost food production. This gives
the farmers chance to secure ma
chine mt factory cost.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
SCHOOL AND GENERAL NOTES

The Folsom school closed Saturday evening,
May is, with an entertainment which was
creditably given by the pupils. Great credit
should be extended to the pupils for their
TO teach this school again next year. 1 desire
to thank all for the kindness shown me in
the past. May God bless you all.-Mary HOov-
erson, Teacher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29

While assisting in moving a section of the
old Pine Hollow parsonage, Frank Messenberg
had the misfortune to lose a valuable horse.
The animal was hit of the front legs
by lever of stump puller. The leg was
badly broken and il was found necessary to
shoot the animal. We CLEAN from the Cash
ton Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEM'T
FOR REGIsTER or DEEDS

To the Voters of Vernon County:
L., the undersigned. Of the town Of Christiana
hereby announce that i am a candidate for
the Office of Register of Deeds of Vernon
county, subject to the action of the Republic
can party at the primary election to be held
September 3, 1918. Your thoughtful consid-
GRAFTON and support will be appreciated.
April %, 1918. PAUL 7. PAULSEN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29

IBy Leland C. Nuzum. Co. A L. $. Training
Detachment, Michigan Agricultural College.
Lansing. Miehigan.I
Dear Folks: Friday night the lieutenant
told that well trained the
average draft army is at the end Of ten days.
This may excuse me for not writing If not
viii add that guard duty Friday night
and on for medical inspection at s:30 and
quarters inspection at 10 next morning when
We should be of duty. sleeping.
There is fine bunch of fellows here and
the work is going 10 be interesting. They tell
as the government figures en- spending $4,000
To $4,000 each of in the training
and while ! feel that If had the spending of
Il l hight a little. still il may take mere
fhan a mere civilian figures. Poor Jake s
on the kitchen duty today. which is tough for
the first Sunday. We three enough
Of a height that in the final windup We
we're only squad apart and in the same
quarters pretty close together.
We are in quarantine for two weeks. We
hAvn't any mattresses yet and only two blan-
kCts, so | am marked iongitudinally and lafi-
tndinaIly with 2x3 squares. Anyway are
getting used TO ii and ii will soon be warm
enough so that We can sleep with both blsn-
kefs underneath
They drove in q bunch of Liberty trucks
from Custer the ether night for as to work on
They are certainly some machines. The mo-
tiers are equipped with two ignition systems
absolutely nsn-dependsble each other and
the whole thing Is built for keeps. Tomorrow
morning we start at school and they have q
sced Of old ears for US to work on all ready
l haynt 6gnred cut just how they have ar
RAGGED to have u in school but won't worry
Rbouf that. Our schedule calls for eight hour,
school work. one hour setting up exercise and
intensive training they give the officers train
ing camps.
We are chartered in tire Agricultural build
ing and eat where the regular students did In
Of sugar. butter am ulilk well Other
things.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
In New and Better Quarters

Attorney ]. Henry Bennett desires
to announce that he has removed his
offices to larger quarters, on the sec
ond floor of the new Farmers Bank
building, Viroqua, where he may be
found all days Of the week excepting
Sunday. 38-f
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29

IBy Lester SiIbaugh, Somewhere in France
Dear Mother; You have doubt by thiG
time received my card and know that | ar
rived safely in France We had a nice tTir
coming ever. and cur accommodations were
fine. This Is a wonderful country. and
cont think I have seen more beautiful eOun-
try in all my travels. II is rather a hilly
country. and everything is kept neat a
rin. and the little fans are beautiful. The
people here gave the best Kind of a wei
csme, and the best part Of II is that they
mean il. The peoples eustomes and their
dress much different than in the United
States and everything seems strange 20 US,
but guess We look strange to them also.
will be able to tell you many things when
come home. but l cant account of
the strict censorship. And cant say anything
about military matters. ! hope you have re-
ceiyed the pictures by this time and I hope
they turned out good. Has Ray joined the
army yet? II not I wsuld advise him to join
the marines, for | think they the best Of
all We the neatest and cleanest. and |
think taken care Of the best I suppose
have a bunch Of mail coming TO me for ]
wrote quite often before leaving the states
and ] am anxiously waiting for answers.
feeling fne and this life has put about
twenty pounds most of the fellows. and
guess It has put few me. I would like
very much TO sit down iD good home cooked
meal with you. and hope to do very soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
Important o EIigibIe Nurses

important 70 Eligible Nurses
A special effort is being made 10 secure the
registration of every retired nurse in the
state OF Wisconsin. There are women in
every community who eligible for regis
traitor under the law. but who. for one rea-
son or another. have never awaited themselves
Of the privilege Many are married and have
abandoned their professional careers while
others have taken the requisite training but
have never put IL TO use. Today it Is a mat
ter of patriotic dgty for each woman who is
entitled to the rank of registered nurse TO
what she 10 fill the rapidly thinning
ranks Of the profession. Il is stated that
$4,000 nurses are needed TO the military hos
pitfalls and that only s 000 are enrolled The
gap between these numbers must De met not
only by the training schools, but by every
retired nurse throwing other considerations
aside and Offering her service TO her country
in it's hour of need.
The law relating TO registration Of nurses
was recently amended 10 make eligible
for registration any app cant, who apply
time Of making such application have gradu-
ated from reputable training school for
nurses connected with a general or special
hospital and who at the time of such gradu-
alton shall have received course of at least
two years training in such training school
and shall pass an examination to determine
lhe fitness and ability of the applicant to
give efficient care TO the sick.
1t is necessary that applicant for registra-
ton be made by June !. The time is short
and women who eligible should lose no
time in writing to DR.. j. VI. Dodd, secretary
of the Wisconsin State Board of Medical
Examiners, Ashland Wis. for the necessary
blanks
CHILD WELFARE
Why should We fuss about babies now
That is question which women may we'll be
asking. for they are busy with surgical dress
ings and knitting things essential TO the COM
fort of the soldiers. But the peace of mind
of the father who is soldering in France de-
ponds on knowing that his helpless children
at home safe. And war conditions affect
children in hundred ways. although Amer
lean children have escaped the more startling
horrors which have darkened the lives of the
children of rsvished France and Belgium.
England and France have realized that
work for better children is vital war work
and England has proved the value of what
she has done by bringing down her baby
death rate to the lowest point in her history.
Their achievements annspiratiOn to the
eleven million women of the W0man's Com
mittee of the Council of National Defense
who have determined that 100000 chidren's
lives shall be saved in Chiidren's Year. The
WOmans Committee now has $3.50 local units.
constantly increasing number of these units
are undertaking to forward work that will
enable communities TO give their children
better chance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29

The Niroqua committee on window decorat-
ing consists Of the following women :Mesda mes
NJ. 4: Gauper,George Groves, Nels Solverson,
and Martin Larson. Last week H e. Rogers'
dry goods store and Ed Mulien's grocery had
especially good window displays. This week
the committee will decorate the windows Of
). A. Swegers grocery and NJ ]. Felix dry
goods store. A demonstration for feed conser-
walton is expected here soon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
FOR CLERK or THE COURT

TO the Voters of Vernon County:
l., the undersigned of the Village of Stod-
derd, hereby announce that am a candidate
for the Office of the Clerk of the Court of
Vernon County, subject to the action Of the
Republican party at the primary election to
be held September 3, 1918. Your thoughtful
consideration and support will be appreciated.
May 10, 1918. CHAS. p. WHITE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
HAPPY OR SAD. WHICH WAS IT.

Wednesday evening. May gard. the members
Of Oak Ridge Community. Hall of Bergen
town, gave a farewell for AdOlph A. Asp, one
Of the boys who is called 70 appear in NirO-
qua. May 9th 10 be mustered into the SER
vices of Uncle sam. The hall was decoated
with a DrOfusiOn Of flags and bunting in the
national colOrs. The ladies that a feast
to gladden. the inner man provided, while
the men helped along by furnishing ,he mu-
sic which consisted Of patriotic well as
dance tunes. The young ladies' glee club did
their share in the way of patriotic songs, and
everyone voting IL a happy-sad affair. This
being the third boy from cur organization
going to the front.
Mr.. Asp was born ard grew up TO manhood
in the community, he is a good, honest manly
boy. Uncle sam has not n better one.
Since the declaration of war he has worked
extra hard to help Uncle sam along the
bread line and since his brother Fred's sick
ness this spring and summer. has tried to
manage two farms. He ia loved and respect
| ed by all and the entire community sympathIse
/ with his widowed mother and wish Adolph q
safe horne coming.
| May God bless all our boys and give as the
victory. MRS. HATTIE L. NOBLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
Millinery Sale

Fifty ladies' and misses trimmed
hats, all colors; 20 aged ladies' black
trimmed hats; % children's trimmed
hats; Is children's untrimmed hats;
rs ladies' and children's untrimmed
hats. MRS L. c. NORRIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
FARM, STOCK AND DAIRYNoTEs

Cut worms reported as unusually mum
eT0us this year. Here is sure method of
getting rid Of these pesky fellows. Take
quart Of bran and mix with water, then stir
into this about a teaspoon Of Paris green ad-
ding some molasses syrup. Place small
quantities of the mixture about or near the
plants. The worms are attracted hy the mo-
lasses, and come up and cat the mixture, the
Paris green doing the rest.
Now they say dealers in agricultural i'm
PIGMENTS to be licensed and records kent
Of alt transactions in implements sold. as a
government source Of information and record.
II requires twenty sheep 10 clothe a soldier
Three million pounds of wool will be needed
for army and navy alone within the year.
IL behOOves farmers and Others TO increase
their hocks. Years age, when ewes sold from
% TO So there were great numbers Of sheep
in our county. Now that they are SIS TO SIS
head there are comparatively few. Why
is -stisg
Eighty boys in St.Croix county have Joined
county corn-grOwing club, each Of them re-
eeiving enough seed TO pisnt one acre The
boys agree to sell back to the county food
agent next fall at least 6Ve bushels Of corn
at $3.50 bushel TO be used as seed next
spring The county council of StCroix roun-
~ has bought and resOld TO farmers SEQ
bushels Of seed corn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
To COAL CONSUMERS

On account of the government adj
vance in freight rates, June 25th, the
advance on coal will be from as to 85
cents per ton. Its up to you to get in
all you can before that date.
L @ ROW Z
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
FOR CLERK OF THE COIIRT

To the voters of Vernon County, Wisconsin
Approaching your support of two years ago
l 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 Bird, 1918.
Your support will be appreciated.
Respectfully, A. ID. HELGESON.
Coon Valley, May 20, 1918.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
ROUND AND ABOUT US

Tunnelville writer in LaFarge Enterprise
says between fifty and sixty Rebeecas of La
Fargo and the neighbors surprised Mrs. Weed
en- her S3rd birthday. Refreshments were
serevd and every one spent a very pleasant
evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
For a Sprained Ankle

As soon as possible after the in
jury is received get bottle of Cham
berlain's Liniment and follow the
plain printed directions which accom-
many the bottle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
Secure Your Dog License

1t is absolutely necessary that ev-
cry dog owner in the city secure a
license and number plate without de-
lay Make application to the city
clerk, F. j. Older.
W. E. GARRETT, Mayor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
THIS Is IMPORTANT TO TOWN
AND COUNTY FOLK
L.. IN-.ls..-u..-
Free Delivery

Hereafter the Fred Eckhart Com
pany will make deliveries of -four,
feed. etc, in the city on Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons only.
Live Stock Deliveries
Hereafter the Fred Eckhart Com
pany wish to have all live stock de-
livered on Mondays only, of each
week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29

Hauge's Franklin Lutheran church near
Folsom, has been undergoing a general reno
waiting. and services viii be resumed there
next Sunday, after a suspension of hve weeks.
An addition. together with alter and pull
pit. exterior painting. interior decorating and
painting. Pastor Jacobson and his cOngregs-
ton take pardOnable pride in the new accom-
plishment.
Z. Sunday last the church was struck
by lightning. No seriOus damage done, and
Ii has already been repaired.