davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
Things MOVING BRISKLY

The Red Cross drive, which opened
Monday and will close next Monday,
has assumed striking momentum, and
there is little fear but Vernon county
loyal people will have more than tax
en- their allotment of $4,000 before
the campaign is at an end. Solicit
Ors are everywhere on the wing, and
not a few places their fair share is
already in the cash box of the society.
A great deal of money has been and
will be secured through entertain
ments and socials
Don't slack the pace, in any quarter,
till we are clean over.
The opening addresses for the drive
in Niroqua and Westby, were given
Wednesday night last by Dr. Bayliss
a returned representative who spent
months in the different countries now
at war His talk was certainly a
thrilling exposition of some of the
many things that are almost unbeliev-
able. There can be no hanging back
financially, on the part of any person
of intelligence with a heart beat of
sympathy for suffering mankind, who
heard DR.. Bayliss' pitiful recital We
are the favored people of the world
and we must bear the worlds burdens
in food and necessities and financially
RED CROSS MEETINGS AND SPEAKERS
WEDNESDAY
Afternoon at 3 100. Rudser Ridge. Rev. +. A
Stephens.
Evening al $500, J. +. Moore School House
Rev. J. J. jacobson.
FRIDADY NIGHT, S O'CLOCK. MAY q.
Soeiable. Rev. J. Harry Bullock, SpTingville
West Prairie, Rev. +. o. Hofstead.
Bud School House. Rev II. e. Smelly.
Cook School House. Pie sale and coffee will
be served. W. n. Cohlsnd and DIR. W. NJ
Trowgridge.
Brush Hollow Church. Rev. r. A. Stephens,
DIR. W. NJ. Trowbridge.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Natwick District Red Cross picnic, at Peter
j. Hauges place, Rev. +. A. Stephens.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Box SOcisble at Jesse Silbaugh's place, Prof.
A E. Smith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
VERNON BANNER COUNTY
WON NOTABLE RECORD IN LIB
ERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN
Nearly Every Precinct in the County
Observation-Disclosures Flags
for Every Place

The government representative, Mr.
Webster, who was here for some time
completing the records and making
card index of subscribers, gives out
facts and figures that are highly cred
table to all our people and the cause
of human liberty.
Vernon is bound to be the banner
county in the state by reason of over
subscription. Our minimum allot-
ment was $4,000, but we had large
ly undersubscribed on the first and
second loans, and we were expected TO
make up the deficit, and we praeti-
cally did it, sending the third call to
the great proportions of Sl,372, 800.
In this our penple covered themselves
with honor, just as they are now doing
in the Red Cross drive In the whole
county less than a dozen''y aller' slack
err cards were returned, and practi-
cally all of those squared themselves
before the county executive committee.
Following are the figures showing
% number of subscribers to bonds in
each precinct, 90 the amount of al
lotment and 80 amount oversub-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
COUNTY WORKERS REoRGANIzE
Council of Defense Held Good Meeting
on Friday

Friday last, Mr. Doyle, represen-
tative of the state council of defense,
came here for the purpose of reorga-
nizing the county society and fill va
cancies caused by the resignation of
Chairman Porter and Secretary Proc
tor.
The meeting was well attended by
representative men and women from
almost every section of the county.
Hon. A. II. Dahl was chosen to preside
and DR.. Chambers made secretary.
Mr.. Doyle gave an enlightening adj
dress, emphasizing the necessity for
thorough organization in every ave
nue. Of endeavor. r must be done, he
said, TO win the war
A committee on new organization
was appointed and recommended for
county chairman a. II. Dahl, for sec
rotary II. p. Proctor, Jr. The new
chairman viii soon announce his coun-
ty executive committee and other ap-
pointmerts. The meeting was briefly
addressed by Miss Maud Z. Neprud,
county superintendent, and District
Attorney c. J. Smith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

The Censor believes error is made
in three or four PRECINCTS; that in ev-
cry instance the towns and precincts
oversubscribed their quotas.
Every town, village and the city
were so liberal in their subscriptions
that they will be presented with an
honor flag by the government. Those
that went lover the top" by large ov-
ersubscriptions will be honored with
stars placed on the flags. Each pre-
cinct is entitled to one star. The ex-
ira ones are Wheatand and De Soto
2, Coon Valley 4, La Fargo 2. Reads
town 2, Westby 8, Viroqua City 2.
To Attorney Harold p. Proctor,
chairman of the county association,
much of commentator is due for the
happy outcome of the third Liberty
loan 1t was big task. He was as
sisted by an executive committee that
strongly seconded his efforts. The
town supervisor and their school dis
trict solicitors were prompt and eff
cient in their work. All are entitled
to praise for their unselfish efforts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
OUR old UNCLE SAMUEL
in ANOTHER COMMAND
NEW REGISTRATION FOR YOUNG
MEN FOR ARMY
Those Who Have Reached Their Ma
jOrity Since Last June are Called
to Register June Fifth

Another nation wide registration
will be held June 5, 1918, from A
M. to P. NJ. to include all young
men who will have reached the age
of twenty-one years on or before
June 5th, 1918.
The registration will be carried out
under the direction of the local Elk
emption boads throughout the coun-
try. In Vernon county, Hillsboro, La
Fargo, Ontario and Genoa have been
designated as places of registration,
in addition to the city of Viroqua. A
member of the county local board will
be at each of these places and they
will be assisted by local volunteers.
Good penmen who assisted with the
registration year ago are urged to
offer their services on this occasion.
There will be no well defined lines
or boundaries of territory laid out,
and each registrant will be allowed to
register at the place most convenient
for him to reach. 1t is suggested and
urged that all who have to register,
will present themselves as early in
the day as practical, so that most of
the work can be completed in the fore
noon. That will give the registrars
time to consolidate their reports and
get them in to Madison earlier.
AS usual, Wisconsin is in the race
to be the first to report to Washington
that the registration has been COM
pleted We were the first to report
last YER and we must not let Vernon
county be the one to delay matters
this year. So do your bit, boys, and
let US go over the top.
The exact place of registration at
each point and the chief and assist
ant registrars will be announced in
next weeks papers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
Graduates of St. Olaf COLLEGE

Oscar 0. Grimsby arrived home
from Mortified, where he was one of
the graduating class of st. Olaf col
lege. He was permitted to leave be-
fore the actual ceremonies so that he
might prepare for the army, which
he expects to enter soon. Thus Oscar
will have the distinction of service in
two wars. He was one of Viroqua's
boys on the Mexican border. Leon
ard Amodt also graduated from St.
Olaf's. He was also a border soldier.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Red Cross benefit sociable will be given at
the residence Of Jesse Silbaugh, on AsbuTy
ridge. next Sunday evening. Don't forget the
pocket book and remember TO use 1t. We
must do our Bit
In West Prairie Town House. Saturday
patriotic address at the Red Cross basket
social 10 be held. Come, everybody and help
the great cause.
The Red Cross benefit clothes-pin sociable
and entertainment at Brown school house in
il. District No. 6. jefferson and Coon, taught
by Miss Mabel Jensen, drew large attend
ance May IS. Rev. Smelly being the speaker
Of the evening. Something over $40 was real
ized.
Rev. F, A. Stephens and Attorney Graves
addressed a large audience at Retreat. Satur-
they are raising their share by allotment.
At Gus Portney's in Franklin. Saturday
night. May rs, basket social for Red Cross
will be given. Ladies bring baskets.
Everybody please take notice that the Red
Cross quilt made by the WOman's Relief Corps
for benefit of the Red Cross Society will be
ready for sale on Decoration Day. The local
Red Cross will have charge and Il viii be auc-
toned of Immediately following the afternoon
program. at the Rogers corner. Great zeal
has been displayed in completing the work.
and the worthy object merits the enthusiasm
Of all.
Or Nottingham Ridge for the benefit of the
Rcd Cross, barn dance. TO be given at Chris
Esyx's, Saturday evening. the 25th Good mu-
SIC also ice cream will be served All invited.
The shadow social given in the McKnizie
school house, six miles southwest Of Hillsb0ro
on the evening of May 4th. well attend
ed. patriotic program was presented. The
lansky Brothers furnished music Proceeds,
which were S22.70. were donated To the Red
Cross.--Cora NOfsinger. Teacher
There will be an entertainment and ice
cream social at the White Pigeon school house
on Friday evening. May "a. We will also have
a speakcr.-NaRcy Larson. Teacher.
There will be an ice cream social at the
4dcLees school house, four miles west of Bad,
Sunday afternoon. May 20, for the benefit OF
the Red Gross. A patriotic address will be
given by some speakeT.-AlCe Older. Teacher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
DECORATION DAY PREPARATION
Thursday of Next Week-U Mon Me-
mortal Service Sunday Morning

With nearly all of the so-called civ
ilized world at each others Threats in
the most titanic struggle the world
has ever witnessed, and ourselves
through loyalty to the traditions of
human rights now party to the great
world war, Memorial day comes to us
this year with a peculiar and solemn
Significance which it has not borne for
a decade. And it comes with a note
of pathos and sadness-the thought
of that dwindling, failing band of boys
in blue upon whose brows time more
and more presses crowns of white
locks and scanned faces,-but whose
spirits indomitable are.
The graves of departed comrades
will be marked in advance as usual.
Under command of the marshal of the
day, the column will form on Main
street at 80 in the following order:
The flag carried by COmrade w. Nj. Crume
NirOqua Band
Civil War Veterans ianked by Flower Girls
Spanish-American War Veterans
WOman's Relief Corps
City Officials
County officials
All former Memorial Day Orators
Clergy
Training School
Viroqua Schools
PROGRAM AT CEMETERY
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

MI -fIOa NI4AI~ hDA1At To
Next Sunday the Union Memorial
service under the auspices of the GA.
r. and the ". R. c. will be held in the
Methodist church at II. Special mu-
sic will be rendered. The sermon
will be delivered by Rev. F. A. Stew
ems
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
What is Being Done With
Red Gross Money!

If you want to know about this hear the sermon next
Sunday night. you have given to the Red Cross you VIII
be interested know what has been DONE and should hear
this you haven't given to the Red Cross
and hear the sermon-and then you will want to help.
This is War Fund Week, May 2O-27. One hundred
million dollars are needed.
Remember, the Homelike Church has place and
welcome for you.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
RED CROSS NOTES

A basket and ice cream social is scheduled
for Springviile NJ. T.. church on Friday night
OF his week. BOrdy Hunter of the Red Cross
committee, says I'VE want TO go the top
and want everybody in our section to help
US. so do your best" Rev. J. Harry Bullock
will deliver a patriotic address.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
IMPORTANT WEEK OF YEAR
COMMENC SMEN,T IN OUR HIGH
SCHOOLS THE ORDER
Large Glass. Two Thirds Girls-Days
of Hustle and Anxiety-Issue
War Souvenir

Everything in ViroGua is astir for
High School Commencement. In fact
practically two weeks has already
been devoted to preparation and the
functions that are part of the busy
and interesting graduation days.
Sunday night brought a fine audi
ence that packed the Methodist church
to near the commencement sermon by
Rev. J. Harry Bullock, who gave a
most spirited, logical and patriotic
address. 1t was a discourse that
went home to the heart and conscience
OF his auditors and should make a
lasting impression on the formative
minds of the graduating class. A
strong and special program of music
was given by the picked localists of
the city.
Tomorrow-Thursday night-in the
Methodist church commencement ex-
etcises, proper will be conducted and
tn following program presented:
PROGRAM
Music priests March from Alfalfa A"
Glass Entrance
Musie-what the Chimney. Sang, Mighty
LAX a Rose, High School Glee Club
Address What Held the Hindenbprg Line"
....................D j. W. Mclaughlin
Mssic ......N is.in Solo 81. Theodore Stevens
Presentation of Diplomas Supt. r. L. Hendel
Music America the Beautiful Senior Chorus
BenedictiOn ............. Rev. j. b. Rutter
CLASS CoLoRs: RED. WHITE AND BLUE
CLASS FLOWER: AMERICAN BEAUTY
CLASS MOTTO: over THE TOP"
Instead of publishing the usual ex-
tensive class annual, the school this
year under direction of the graduating
class issue neatly printed war
souvenir, of twenty pages which
gives names of all the graduates of
the high school who are now soldiers
in the greatest allied army ever en-
rolled in the history of nations. Up
to this early date there is recorded
fifty-four, Of this number one is a
lady, Mrs. Kiah Otteson- Flikke, who
goes as a Red Cross nurse. There
are also seven members of the high
school faculty who have gone within
the year The souvenirs are being
sold at a nominal price and are find
ing ready sale among alumni men,
bers, parents, relatives and friends of
our soldier boys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
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;
Is ladies' and children's untrimmed
hats. MRS L. c. NORRIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

The rooms for surgical dressings are again
open FOR work. All who wish TO help in this
department asked TO bring their own
head dress and cotton coyerail a@rOn. The
gauze for the May quota has just arrived
so we have just about a week in which TO
complete the entire quota for this month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
THE CLASS ROLL

GILBERT ANDERSON
MAUDE ANDERSON
ELIZABETH BENNETT
NORMA CASS
LEON CHASE
CORNELIA CHRISTIANSON
GLADYS CROWTHER
BELLA ENGEBRETSON
THELMA ERICKSON
KELMAN FORTNEY
DOROTHY GARDNER
ADA GETTER
HELEN GRAVES
ANNA HAUGEN
OLIVER HELGERSON
CRYSTABEL JACOBUS
ESTHER JASPERSEN
VIVA JENNINGS
HARTO LARSON
ZELL MCCALL
RUTH MUNYON
NEI.lA NELSON
JITLEY NORRIS
LEONARD NUTTESTAD
JESSIE PARR
GRACE POWELL
INA Rabbit
SARAH SLATER
THEODORE STEVENS
ALMA TOLLEFSON
FRED TROWBRIDGE
EARL VANCE
CELIA WALDRON
ROBERT WARD
RAY WIGGINTON
HELEN WILLIAMS
ESTHER WOLFGR4M
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

and all are asked to help.
or account Of storm the Pea Cross meet
ing at Brush Hollow church last Sunday was
postponed. II will occur Friday night,
May II, when a big time il anticipated. We
want TO out do Bishop Branch's big money
receipts if possible so come out. Rev. =. NJ.
Stephens and DIR. W. VI. Trowbridge will de-
liver addresses.
The South Natwick school will give a Red
Cross picnic Sunday, May 2s, at the home Of
Pete Hauge, one-half mile northwest of the
Three Chimneys Refreshments end lunch will
be served. Ladies Of the district please bring
baskets. Patriotic speeches will be delivered.
-Rosiae Hanson, Teacher.
il. school District No. 3. Franklin and VII
rOqua, taught by Miss Eva Stegen. held a fine
basket social for Red Cross at farm home Of
AIbers GetteI and the proceeds netted si5.
rag ball basket social will be given at
Round Prairie school house TO raise money
fc4 the Red Cross drive. All are invited TO
.ome. There will be program and Miss
Maude Neprud will speak. Ladies please bring
untrimmed baskets with lunch for two and
cups. Also enclose your name in a ball Of
liver addresses. Saturday evening, May 70.
Liberty Pole District. Ethel Latia teacher.
vent over the top in the Red Cross social
Saturday night, in large attendance and with
happy and versatile auetj0neer Of edtbies
sold Judge hahoney made a stirring patri-
otto address.
A pie social for the benefit Of the Red Cross
will be held at the Cherry Grove school house
Saturday night, May "a. speaker and pro-
gram will be provided. livery one invited
At Fred HeayTins farm home, s0utheast Of
Rising Sun. Saturday night Of this week,
ice cream sociable and barn dance viii be
given for a Red Cross benefit
Bishop Branch got far above the food. not
H. wNa HrFf
when they raised $3.50 for the Red Cross at
school entertainment and pie social Jack
shreve would not accept bid Of less than
i.00 to start a pie, and some sold at $500;
A hen sold for SIS. The church packed
with patriotic people. II was sure a joyous
meet for Bishop Branch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Chris Hemstead came from New
~ and removed his family there. He
has management Of the cooperative
store at that place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
WAR NOTES

Sergeant Otto HelgesOn. one of the first
Vernon county boys 10 go TO the war, eniistinR
from North Dakota. where he was working
at the time. Il now assistant instructor in one
of the regimental officers schools in France.
He went over some months since. Otto was
but eighteen years old at the time Of entering
the service a year following his graduation
from our high school. His brother Gene Is
also in France. These young soldiers are s4hs
Of A. ID. Helgeson. who is now station agent
Coon Valley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
Bring In the Children

Mrs Neprud requests that all chill
dren in the city who have not been
weighed and measured should be TAX
en- to the rest room in the Farmers
Bank before Saturday night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

The Red Cross sewing rooms in the Farm
cTs' Bank open for work Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday afternoons. There is
plenty Of material for this work now on hand
and all are asked to help.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Price of Meal Tickets
At Mrs. Asbjornson's restaurant,
for the future, meal tickets( 21 meals)
can be purchased at 5000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
TUESDAY NEXT The DAY

Tuesday morning next, May
2Sth, is the time set for depart
ure of 104 young soldiers. A
farewell program viii open in the
court house at $3.50 Tuesday
morning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

The waIling brothers. Luther and Gilbert.
who are to go 90 war with next Tuesdays
soldiers, were given n family dinner and fare
we'll on Sunday last by their mother, Mrs.
WaIling, and sisters. Mesdames W. r. Hudson,
Eugene Henry. F. burden, O. Baldwin and
Misc WaltinE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

The day before the departure Of DIR. G. f.
Lauder to assume his place in the ranks OF
the medical corps in the army. his fellow des
eiples OF AescuIapius assembled and gave him
a farewell. presenting him a suitable memento
II was a handsome professional courtesy. dem
onstratinR a spirit Of brotherly appreciation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Don't miss the last big dance Of
the season Thursday night-Gabel's
orchestra.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock
all men are to report for induction
into the government service. All
should report to the county clerk
Immediately on their arrival in
the city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
Council Helps Good Cause

Last evenings session Of the city
council took liberal action regarding
two matters. By unanimous vote
it appropriated $500 to assist the Red
Cross and SO to the Grand Army for
Memorial day.
Otto 0tteson was reappointed a
member of the city park board by
Mayor Garrett, and the council IN
animously confirmed the appointment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Blair r. Sherriek made a hasiy visit "a
home and parents from Camp Grant. arriv-
ing from DeSoto by auto Saturday night about
dark deDarting at o'clock Sunday morning
a furl0uyi Of only So hours. Blair looks the
picture of health and has the bearing Of q
real soldier: says he likes the service better
than anything he has ever done He was very
recently transferred TO the newly organized
base hospital band.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Red Cross benefit sociable will be given at
the residence Of Jesse Silbaugh, on Asbury
ridge. next Sunday evening. Don't forget the
pocket book and remember TO use II. We
must do our bit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Rev. F. A. Stephens and Attorney Graves
addressed a large audience at Retreat. Sstur-
day night. a Red Cross rally. Down there
they are raising their share by allotment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Everett Gray arrived from Camp Pike in
Arkansas having been given a thirty-day fur
Tough so that he may reeuperate and assist
his father in farm work in the town OF Web
ster. The young soldier confined m the
hospital for two or three months
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

it. school District No. 3. Franklin and vi
roqua, taught by Miss Eva Stegen. held fine
basket social for Red Cross at farm home Of
AIbera G,etter and the proceeds netted S43.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

At Fred Heayrin's farm home, s0utheast Of
Rising Sun. Saturday night Of this week, an
/ ice cream sociable and barn dance will be
given for a Red Cross benefit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Don X. Frazier. the tallest man in the Unit
ed States army service, killed in France
in battle April 10. lie was six feet. seven and
one-hslf inches tall and weighed 2f0 pounds.
He the son Of Mrs. Margaret Frazier, for
merly 6 resident Of BOscobel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

pie social for the benefit Of the Red Cross
will be held at the Cherry Grove school house
Saturday night, May "a. speaker and pro-
gram will be provided. livery one invited
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

In West Prairie Town House, Saturday
night of this week, Rev. IIofsiend will deliver
patriotic address at the Red Cross basket
social TO be held. Come, everybody and help
the great cause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

J. W. Sanger received word from bis son.
Paul. TINT he has arrived safely in France.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Vernon county soldiers won -nusuai dis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Not content with having been once denied
entrance into tie medical corps, DIR. VIM. NJ
Tr0wbridge made strong appeal 10 Col. u.
W. Caldwell, head q the Surgeon Generals
Department at Washington. Col. Caldwell re-
piled that the doctors age and minor physi-
cal dsquAlifications debarred him under the
present regulations, but he would be called
should the standard be changed in the future.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

At Gus Fortney's in Franklin, Saturday
night. May U.s. a basket social for Red Cross
| will be given. Ladies bring baskets.