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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
STAR PROGRAM

brown of Harvard. Thursday and Friday,
featuring Hazel DAILY and Tom Moore. from
the famous stage play. This special pro-
duetior infolds a romance of student life at
Harv ar. A fascinating picture adapted from
the +, nous stage play Of the same title.
Lest We Forget" Saturday and Sunday,
featuring Rita Jolivet. the beautiful actress
and survivor of the Lasitania. This magni-
fcent production gives in immortal form
Americas reason for making the Hun.
Ii shows graphically the sinking Of that great
ship, the Lusifania, resulting in wholesale
slaughter of the innoeents. The presence OF
Charles Froman that iIlfated journey has
now become matter of history. BY his side
was Rita JoIivet, who has given the world
his last immortal words, bat also the present
mighty photo-dramA, Of which she is the star.
About the sinking Of the Lusitania has been
woven q noble story, showing conditions of
the period both in America and torn
Europe, and an exquisite romance gives a
tender human note to this great spectacle.
The most powerful Photographic document OF
the
No advance in prices of. the above t~o
great plays. ..r,
Coming. next week, July and Z, THE
Unbelieyer," the greatest war drama ever
brought 10 Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Presents Pastor With Gold Watch

Last Sunday morning the Loyal
Mems Bible class of the Christian
church presented their teacher with a
beautiful solid gold watch. Engrav-
ed on the inside was the following
presented TO ]. Harry Bullock by the
Loyal Mems Bible Glass; In few
well chosen remarks the minister ex-
pressed his appreciation of this ac-
ceptable present and thanked the men
for their loyalty and interest in the
Bible class and the church. The
watch was made. by the f. Howard
Watch Co. of Boston and has seven
teen Jewels.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
WHAT FRATERNITIEs WILL DO
They Are Uniting to Help Put Across
War Savings Campaign

The fraternal societies of the Unit
ed States are responding to a call
from government authorities to as
sist in the war saving stamp cam
paign June 2Sth has been set aside
for that purpose and everywhere COM
mittees are getting up the momentum
to boom the proposition. On this
day all good Americans, men, women
and chilf.en, VIII pledge themselves
to save definite amount for the re-
ma:nder of this year and to invest
s1ch savings in war savings stamps.
The amount TO be raised is two bill
ions.
Bloomingdale Odd Fellows start the
list with 500; Viroqua Rebecca lodge
$50. Who will swell the subscription.
Suseribel Boost! Do your bit! Be
a red blooded u. s. American.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR

WHEREAS NEXT FRIDAY. JUNE 18TH
HAS BEEN DECLARED WAR SAVINGS
DAY By PRESIDENT WILSON. AND WHERE
AS ON THAT DAY ALL PATRIOTIC AMER
ICAES ARE ASKED To PLEDGE THEM
SELVES TO SAVE AND ECONOMIC To
HELP WIN THE WAR AND TO SUBSCRIBE
FOR AND BUY REGULARLY THE WAR
SAYINGS SECURITIES OF THE GOVERN
MENT;
NOW THEREFORE. I. WILLIAM T.. GAR
RETT.MAY0R OF THE CITY OF VIR0QUA,
ASK ALL PATRIOTIC CITIZENS, PROPER
TY OWNERS AND WAGE FARMERS To GO
10 THE CITY HALL AT SOME CONVEN-
len Z HOUR ON FRIDAY, JUNE 2sTH. AND
THERE, BY THEIR WRITTEN PLEDGES
AGREE TO BUY AND PAY FOR GER
TAIN DEFINITE NUMBER OF WAR saw
INGS STAMPS.
THIS rs AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
PERSONS TO PLACE THEMSELVES
SQUARELY ON RECORD As To THEIR
LOYALTY To THE GOVERNMENT AND
TO DEMONSTRATE THAT HE rs BACKING
UP THE GOVERNMENT WITH. HIS RE
SOURCES AS WELL AS WITH MS VOICE
AND SYMPATHY.
DONE AT THE CITY OF vIRoQUA THIS
PATH DAY OF JUNE. A. u. 1913.
WILLIAM T.. GARRETT, MAYOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
MORE MONEY FOR POSTAL MEN
Government Clerks and Carriers Get
5000 Raise

An amendment to the post Office
appropriation bill providing for an
increase of 5000 year in the sal
aries of clerks, letter carriers and
other postal employees and an in
crease of 20 per cent for rural mail
carriers and for employees receiving
less than $500 a year was adopted by
the senate.
Employees receiving between $500
and 81 500 annually would be given
increases of Is per cent and the pay
of substitute clerks and carriers would
be fixed at 40 cents an hour. For
fourth-class postmasters, the amend
ment provides that they shall receive
100 per cent of stamp cancellations
on the first 800 or less, or in the
event cancellations do not exceed $50
20 per cent salary increase.
This amendment provides increases
only for the fiscal year instead of
making them permanent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Church Dedication at Dell

Dell United Brethren congregation
dedicated a new parsonage on Sun
day last, when a very large congre-
CATION was present to join in the
commendable work of providing a
home for Elder Smith and the pastors
to follow The structure is con-
crete bungalow. modern throughout
and credit to the people who paid
about $4,000 for it. defeating it free
of debt. Bishop Font of Indianapolis,
Conference Superintendent iaL.T hay-
err, Revs. Driskell of Valley, Smith
of Dillingham;, and Smith of Dell took
part in the services.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
A Girl Leader at Tic U. W.

Miss Marion c. Neprud, of Coon
Valley, sister of County Superintend-
ent Neprud, graduated from the state
university at last weeks commence
ment, and is now home receiving
congratulations of her friends. At
present she is looking after official
matters in the Coon Valley postoffice,
while her brother carries on the farm.
At the university Miss Neprud was a
member of the girls glee club, was
cheer-leader Yellow Tassel. was a
member of Blue Dragon, the Y. NJ. c.
A.cabinet council, the Suffrage league,
the Geneva club, the Consumers lea
que, and was on several important
university committees. Her thesis
was "The Little Theater Movement"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
EVERYBODY MUST cuRTArL on SWEETS
National Food Administrator Gives Emphatic
Directions TO Dealers and Consumers


The following schedule for the sale of sn-
gar and after July LIST. 1918. has been
promulgated by the State Administrator. based
ON orders received from the National Food Ad-
miuistrati0n. Ali wholesalers, retailers, and
consumers of sugar for ans purpose viii
please take note Of the same. and assist In
their strict enforcement.
/. Sugar for whatever purpose must be
sold only on certificates. signed by the pur-
chaser. and sent in TO the County Food Admin
istrat0r.
2. All manufacturers of soda water. candy
and syrups of all kinds, are limited TO SO per
cent of amogn: used heretofore.
3. All manufacturers Of ice cream (exclud-
ing sherbets. and iecsl all druggists for medi-
cal purposes, honey producers. etc, are lin
tied to IS per cent of amount used heretofore.
4. All public eating houses. including no
tells and restaurants and other places where
meals are sold TO the public. are limited TO
three pounds of sugar for every ninety meals
served.
5. Bakers are limited 70 20 per cent Of
amount used in June. or for July. August and
September. 20 per cent of amount used in
those months last year.
s. Retailers allotment TO be three pounds
per person per month. Their needs based on
their purchases for April. May and June.
Respectfully yours. c J. SMITH. County
Federal Food Administrator.
Viroqua, Wis. jane IS. 1913.
All county papers please copy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
AFRO. VACANCY AT CHAsEBURG
A Civil Service Examination to Fill
the Position

Washington announces a contem-
plated vacancy in the postoffice at
Chaseburg. In consequence therefor,
a civil service examination will be
held at the postoffice in Viroqua, July
Is. Applicants must live within the
territory supplied by the Chaseburg
office Applicants must be at least
q years old. Salary for the past
year was $547. Full information can
be had at the Chaseburg Office or from
the u. S. Civil Service commission at
Washington, .. c. Application should
be filed at once.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Egg Clearance Cards

An order from the Federal and
state food administrator every dealer
and shipper must candle eggs before
they are offered to the buying public
This order is imperative. The Cen
sor prints these official cards and viii
furnish them on application at $l.P0
per 100. Telephone or send your nr-
ders by mail, which will be proP- pity
attended fo
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
DOUBLE FUNERAL OF PROMINENT
PEOPLE

A double funeral occurred at Soldiers Grove
on Tuesday. being people long residents ana
well known IN Vernon county. both bodies
being brought from Montana. number Oh
relatives and friends attended from this city
Deceased were Mrs. Gunaide Johnson-kses
and her son-in-Iaw. Toilet Peterson. The
arst named died at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. Ella ToyKer, in Montana, and Mr. Peter
son at his home at Belmont, Montana. ne
vas about SO years old a brother Of the late
Atley Peterson and knute Peterson OF North
Dakota. Mrs. Jshnson-Reese was one Of the
earliest settlers of West Prairie, ana none a
better known pioneer woman. She had long
been widow, rearing a large family, seven
Of whom were present at the laying away o.
the dear old mother, one only. John =, beng
absent She was sister to Mrs. ALLEY Peterson
Of Soldiers Grove and Mr.. Daniel 7. fortney
Of Vireqaa-
The double funeral was largely attended By
relatives and friends. Revs. Smeby and Stev-
ems conducted the impressive rites.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Buy Stamps This Week

Uncle Sam is asking you to stand by the boys at the
front Buy War Savings Stamps this week and do your
bit. Oversubscribe your allotment Put Vernon County
"over the top" in this drive.
Buy your stamps on Friday-then come to the Home
like church and hear the 'The Church and Pat
riotism." You will to come back for the evening
war Joining the Coors"
CHRISTIAN CHURCH e
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Same Thing With Us-Under Gov
eminent Railroad Manipulation

The bundle of Record newspapers
did not get here in time this week for
our publication day and we are forced
to print day late. These papers are
sent by freight from Milwaukee on
FRIDAYS and should arrive on Monday
or Tuesday. The shedding is getting
tougher and tougher for the county
newspaper man. Everywhere we look
we face new troubles and many of the
old ones are enlarged.-Cashton Re-
ord
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
THE WEED RACE IS NOW ON
LOCAL AND FOREIGN BUYERS
BESTTRRING THEMSELVES =
Seemingly Fabulous Prices With Long
Chances-Transplanting Practi-
cally Com pleted

Not within the remembrance of the
writer has transplanting the tobacco
plants from the beds to the field been
completed in June, as appears to have
been the case this year. May 18th
was the earliest date we know of
plants having been set, and gradual
ly and under favorable conditions the
work has been proceeding till now
very little, if any, remains to be done.
The fields, generally, are looking good
and plants are having a vigorous
growth. Some fields have, developed
the sixth and eighth leaves. We be-
lieve there is at least a twenty per
cent increase in acreage over late
years. All growers are expectant
and hopeful for big yields aad remun-
erative returns.
Rumors of early contracting of the
tobacco crop were well founded. In
every weed producing section dozens
of men, with automobiles, were early
engaged to assist in contracting for
the crop to be planted. And today,
before the last of the fields have beell
set, campaign of buying and con-
tracing for acreage is on. Local
and outside firms are all represented
IN this developing race. Each has
been watching the other to see that
no undue advantage was gained, and
now it is anybody's scramble to get
across the trenches and over the top.
The Censor gets it frst-handed
that anywhere from twenty to thirty
cents straight, with all chances to the
buyer, are being offered. Some are
said to have made tempting offers of
thirty-fve and fifteen. What the end
will be the desperately minded only
can predict. 1t will be well for grow
ers to know who they are dealing
with-their reliability and standing
and purpose to do as their represent
alive buyers agree. 1t will be well to
know the contents of every contract
and have every condition plainly stat
ed in print or writing. These are
precautions that may save growers
dollars, disputes and lawsuits.
There s sentiment to insure crops
against hail damage. In different
sections agents are commissioned to
write protection. This is also a mat
ter that ought to be well digested
from a protection and saving stand
point. The Censor is not advocating
insurance, but simply calls attention
to the matter. All must Judge for
themselves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Eiremen Hang Flag

Viroqua fire company has hung a
service flag containing six stars. Capt.
&c. f. Buffers heads the list; others
are Floyd Hamilton, Howard Flem-
ing, Amund Tuhus, Louie Nordlie and
Harry Fphlberg
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
AUSTRIANS SUFFER A
DISASTROUS DEFEAT
LOSE 45,oeo PRISONERS-l50, 900
IN DEAD AND WOUNDED
Italians Throw Teutons Back Across
Pave River in Brilliant
Counter Attack

After gaining some ground and
taking a few thousand prisoners in
the first few days of their drive, the
Austrians have been stopped and dis
astrously defeated. The Italians
started a counter-offensive, while for
tune favored them with heavy rains
in the mountains which caused the
Paive river to overflow and seriously
| interfere with the Austrian lines of
communication. Sorely pressed by
the men of Italy, suffering from lack
of fc I'd, guns and reinforcements, the
tho sands of Austrians who had cross
ed the river commenced to give ground
and inally retired in utmost disorder
which developed into a rout. Bodies
choked the river, and 5000 prisoners
were taken by the victors, while a
last store of munitions fell into their
hands,
The Austrians have lost 200 900
| in this offensive movement, which now
has completely broken down. They
have been thrown back across the riv-
er at all points. The effect of their
defeat cannot fail In having most
depressing effect upon hunger strick-
| en- Austria. Germany, which hoped
to relieve, the strong Allied pressure
against her on the west front, is now
faced with the bitter prospect of hav-
| ing to send reinforcements 10 her de-
| feated ally, while at the same time
she soon must resume her own drive.
1t is surely heartening situation for
our cause.
The Italian high command appar-
emily has no intention of making a
ma ors offensive at this time, as their
forward movement was stopped after
taking up strong bridgehead positions
on the east bank. This is good STRAIT
egg as the element of time is with the
allied cause and they can well afford
to wait until Americas millions def
nitely appear at the front to bring
certain victory.
Over 100000 of our boys arrived in
| France during a recent week-a mar
Vicious feat of transportation. Our
forces now hold 80 miles of frontage,
not counting our troops which are bri-
gaded with the French and English
and the boys of the U. S. A. have
so far shown the Huns how Americans
can fight. When Hindenburg and
Ludendorff open their next drive they
will find that the Sammies will be a
large factor in baking their well-laid
plans of world dominion.
Saturdays casulty lists contain the
names of two boys from this section
who have given up their lives upon
the altar of Erling Slet-
ten of Westby and VIM. w. Schoville
of Soldiers Grove. Sletten enlisted
during the early part of the war, and
is the first Vernon County boy to make
the supreme sacrifice. All honor to
| his uamel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Rnard nf Review Meetinp

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Review of the city of Yiro-
qua will hold its annual meeting at
my Office in the city hall Monday, July
/, at which time readjustment of taxes
win be made and claims heard.
f. J. Older, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Please Remember Your Pledge

not paid their obligations to the local
Red Cross drive, the officers urge that
they do so without delay. The funds
are now needed to carry on the work,
Please make payment to Treasurer
Will F. Lindemann.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
UNCLE SAM HE MAKES
Big DEMANDS in JULY
OVER TWO HUNDRED GO TO THE
FRONT FROM VERNON
These Demands Practically Exhaust
Class One Men-Questionna
Go to New Registrants-Spe-
ciaI Men Wanted

Twenty thousand sturdy young men,
the best blood in Wisconsin, are cali
ed to the colors and will enter mill
tary life during the month of July.
Of this great number Vernon coun-
tvs quota is above two hundred.
A small number of men have been
called for the army so far in June,
but it was only the lull that proceeds
the storm. The biggest drive for men
that we have had so far will take
place in the next four weeks.
The following calls have now been
levied upon this county:
June 2S-10 men to Fort Riley.K
July Ia men to Chicago, auto
school. Joe @icha of Hillsboro, Sam
Johnson, of Chasebnrg,. and Joseph
Hoy6s Of Westby, have volunteered
for this service.
July $50 Suen 70 Columbus Bar
racks, Ohio.
July 1871 meu to Columbus Bar
racks. Ohio.
July lis men to Chicago, auto
school.
July 22--Is7 men to Camp Grant,
| Illionis.
These calls win practically exhaust
class one of the first registration I'M
less large number of new class one
men are obtained by the re-classifi-
cation now taking place.
The above call for three men to go
to Chicago July 18th is open for vol
unteers until July LIST. If the requir-
ed number is not obtained by that
time the local board have to draft the
number they lack. The qualifications
are the same as for previous calls of
this kind, grammar school educa-
ton, some experience along mechan-
zeal lines and an aptitude for mechan-
ical work
Beginning or June 25th, and con-
tinuing for three days thereafter,
questionnaires will be sent tostwenty-
five per cent of the men registered on
June 9Th. The same rules apply that
were in force last winter, and the
members of the legal advisory board
viii be expected to assist in the MAX
ing out of these questionnaires.
There are less than one-tenth as many
to be made out, however, at this time,
so the burden will be eorrespondingly
lighter.
On Friday morning of this week
farewell program and demonstration
win be given at the court house for
the departing ten soldiers who leave
here for Fort Riley, Kansas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
RED CROSS CELEBRATIONS

Dell Chapter of the Red Cross Is arranging
a patriotic celebration for the Fourth Of July,
10 be held in Mosher's grove, and II Is con
templated TO make IL a fitting war eelebra-
ton All proceeds from stands and otherwise
will be a Red Cross benefit. In the forenoon
thers will be band music. singing. deeiama-
tions, short volunteer speeches. reading De
elsration by Miss Marie Norman. At 2
o'clock Hon. G. ]. Smith will deliver the ora
ton Oaieers of the day; President, ). 5.
Smith: yiee-P PRESIDENT. John Bold: Marshal, u
vi MARSHALL: Chaplain, Rev. William Smith.
Everybody invited 10 join in making this a
big patriotic success.
Newton Red Gross society will give picnic
dinner and ice cream festival on the Foarth
to he held in Z0ok grove. Cream and lunches
will be served all the afternoon. If weather
4 uufayoFahIe the affair will be held In tbe
hail Everybody invited to 20 and have a
patriotic time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
AsvIum Bills Must Re Sent in

All bills against the Asylum for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1913,
should be sent in not later than We'd
nesday, July 3. BY order of Board
of Trustees.
SELMER NEPRUD, Supt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

Mack Brandon, student at the
un iversity, is here for summer vaea-
ton. He will assist on the farm OF
Nels Hjelter, west of town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
SEEMED LIKE AN OLD TIMER
School District Officers Assemble ia
Solid Phalanx

Monday brought to the county seat
to meet in consultation over the War
Savings Stamps drive more than two
hundred district school officers of the
county, and it had much the appear
ance of an old-time political oonven-
ton. County Chairman VIII +. Lin
demann, called the meeting and stated
its purposes. Attorney Graves ex-
planned in detail the work and man
ner of conducting the drive.
Following the stamp drive business
Superintendent Neprud addressed the
convention on school matters. She
said the great variety of text books
used in the schools is bad and she
spoke in favor of free books and uni
formity, stating that there are now
90 districts in the county that have
free books. Miss Neprud pleaded
with the officers to make necessary
improvements in building and out
houses before fall schools open. Also
to provide the teacher with a small
contingent fund so she can make pur-
chases of needful little things.
The government has commenced
reformation in mems wearing ap-
parel-war time conservation in wool
and leather. Both quality and style
will be affected. Coats, trousers,
overcoats, raincoats will be shorter
and smaller with less pockets; shoes
lower and fewer cOlors.
One union express company for
the United States has been created
by an agreement between Director
General McAdoo and the Adams,
American, Wells-Fargo and Southern
companies. The new organization
has capital of over $30,000y000 and
will hereafter be known as the Fed
eral Express Co, with George G. Tay-
lor, formerly president of the Amer
lean, as the head of the new concern.
Mr.. James Dennis returned from
three months sojourn and visit
with his daughter MRS. Will Blake
and three cons in the state of Wyom-
ing. They are in the oil regions and
M. Dennis tells some interesting
facts concerning the wonderful pro-
duction of that commodity and the
manner of hauling and piping long
distances to the refineries. While
there his son Fay enlisted and was
sent to the radio school in Utah.
His young wife accompanied Mr..
Dennis home and will remain indie
finitely here. Mr.. Dennis reports
fine crop conditions in the west, Ne
braska the finest of all.
DIR. Thos. w. Nuzum, wife, one
daughter and son of GAINESVILLE, ar
rived here last Thursday for short
visit with numerous relatives. They
had a long western journey gefore
them, but late Friday night the doc
tor received a message notifying him
to report for service in the army gov
eminent medical corps. With his
family he left Viroqua Saturday
morning, going to River Falls to
spend Sunday with Grandma Nuzum,
then on for a trip through the Yel-
lowstone National Park. They ex-
pect to arrive home IN season so DR.
Nuzum can report for military duty
IL - Tssl,r
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Coal is Now Coming In

Uncle Sam says you must take it
now or your chances for getting it
later, may be lost. This is import
ant to you. Phone L. c. BOYLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

The largest patron Of HiiIsboro milk eon-
denseFy for MAY was c. p. Benish, s479.7s.
There we're 80 who took more than Si00- Out
Of ses patrons the lowest received SIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

On Friday morning of this week a
farewell program and demonstration
viii be given at the court house for
the departing ten soldiers who leave
here for Fort Riley, Kansas.