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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
AMERICAN TROOPS ARE ON
GERMAN SOIL

Return OF our boys from europe Will
be commenced soon, with the prefer
ence given to those who have served
the longest. The Rainbow division,
composed of National Guard units of
twenty-six states, is to receive special
consideration because of its fine record
the 32nd is also mentioned as in the
same class. Wisconsin's boys are in
it-some CT they from Viroqua, we're
proud to say. At the present time it
is marching into Germany and occu-
plying the ground vacated by the re-
treating Huns.
American first and second armies
were holding fifty-two miles of front
at the moment the armistice was put
into effect, and was steadily lengthen-
ing. Its military record had gained
the admiration of both the allies and
our people at home.
There were held in Germany as
prisoners about 5000 men, which have
now been released under the terms of
The truce.
In their first days march the Amer
lean troops reclaimed over 500 square
miles of French territory. Their ad-
vance is about three miles an hour
Thousands of half-starved prisoners
released by the Germans were picked
up and sent to the rear in trucks. The
advancing troops are overwhelmed by
the fearful welcome of the few inhab-
itants of the reclaimed territory.
Many acts of violence and breaches
of the armistice are being committed
by the irresponsible German hordes
homes in Germany.
iOxrA.,z anJ oY,
the scenes enacted in stricken Belgium
as King Albert passed through on his
way to the capital, Brussels. The
stories of fiendish treatment accorded
to them by the German invaders, told
by the Belgians, are almost beyond
belief
Emperor Carl and his family of
Austria, have fed into Switzerland.
The German Kaiserin escaped to Hol-
land by airoplane and joined her hus-
band there. Now the smouldering
fires of revolt appear to have broken
out in that country, and may force
the Kaiser return to Germany.
THE BAN is BEING LIFTED
The wheat ban has been lifted by
the government, the sugar ban light
ened, the restrictions on the different
industries modified, and Ill along the
line, Roadway toward bringing con-
ditions back to the normal before-the-
war status is being made.
However, the removal and modifi-
cation of the food restrictions by no
means removes the need for the most
strict conservation. We face the nee
essity of feeding stricken world the
coming winter, and until harvest is
garnered in Europe, the United States
is all that intervenes between the peo-
pie of that continent and starvation.
We have got the habit of conserving.
Let US prize, cherish and continue It
as the attractive virtue it surely is.
WILSON AT PEACE CONFERENCE
As soon as the peace conference is
formally opened, President Wilson is
to sail for Paris to be present. He
viii be accompanied by American del
egates whose names will soon be an
nounced. The President will prob
ably not remain throughout the en-
tire session, but his presence at the
opening is highly desirable in that it
eliminates the manifest disadvantages
Of discussion by cable
While on the subject Of the peace
conference, our government officially
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
Clearance Sale of Millinery

For the balance of the season / will
close out my stock of hats at half
price and less. Some hats as low as
81. Also reduced prices on all feath-
ers and ornaments.
47-2 MRS. a. 0. LARSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Carl N. Espesefh of st. Paul vas recently
transferred from a mechanics school az the
Minnesota state University 70 an officers
training school at Camp Pike, Arkansas Mel
win Westphal enlisted in the marines in ST.
Paul three months ago and is reported already
in France. is also his brother. Sergeant
Victor Westphal. making three Of the
Rev. w. J. WestphRi who doing duty for
Uncle Sam.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
Time for sanding overseas Christ

lime IOf Sendlng 'OYefSeaS ChflSL-
mas gifts to the soldier boys has been
extended from November 20 to 81.
If you have not already received la
bel and permission for sending go to
the nearest Red Cross station and
learn how to secure it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
AUCTION SALE

On account Of broken health. G. +. Suffer
will sell at his farm miles north Of Red
mound, commencing at 10, free lunch, a large
amount Of live stock. farm equipment and
machinery, on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
"a. One Of tNe largest sales ever advertised
in the county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

At his farm, mile west Of Folsom store,
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 80, NJ. A. Peter
son will sell horses, cows. young stock. chick
ems, hay and grain. farm equipment and ma
chinery. Opens at 10, free lunch at noon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

The government has requested that "roIl
Of dishonor" containing the names of those
who refuse. without cause, 60 contribute 10 the
funds now being raised for the various war
charities. The Inst Is 10 be published In all the
newspapers Of the county and will then be
placed record in the court house where it
may be examined by all The people. This is
for future reference and examination by the
boys when they return TO their homes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

At their farm. half mile south Of Westby,
commeneong at 10 o'clock TUESDAY. NO
MEMBER 26, Drs. Schreiner and Sehee will
sell their herd Of Is full blood and high grade
Guernsey cattle. also horses and ether things
Il IS rare chance for breeders to secure de-
sirabie animals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
RED CROSS NOTES

Annual meeting of the Vernon
County Chapter of Red Cross has
been postponed TO December 4, at 2
O'Clock, because of epideniic!2
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
WAR NOTES

ALBION TolefsoR completed his preliminary
work in the medical corps at a western camp
and was on the of going to en- officers
training school when peace was declared. He
Ia now halted for further orders-and per-
knows what.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Town of Stark was without repre-
sentation last week because of con-
tinued illness of Chairman Justice
Fulmer. On Monday Mr.. John Gross
appeared with proper credentials and
was seated in place of Supervisor
Fulmer. Members regret the absence
and sympathize for the sick member,
who is suffering from diabetes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

The Weavill and FriddeIl families received
notifications that their sons arrived safely
overseas. probably about the last TO 20 from
this country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
Things DOM WITH BOARD
MAKE PLEASANT AND PROFIT
ABLE VISITS
Turn Down County Agricultural Agent
Asked to Buy More Land
Adjournment Saturday


Two new conditions maintain with
the present county board that have
never before existed. They are on a
per diem pay of four dollars, whereas
it used to be three. The last session
put the new law into effect, establish
ing the new order for the opening of
this meeting. The other is that the
members were last spring elected for
a term of three years, another new
law made effective for the first time.
A resolution is pending before the
board looking to the purchase of for
ty acres of land additional for the
aims house farm, notch out of the
old Edward Silbaugh place. That a
greater acreage is a wise conclusion
seems natural. The location is ideal
and the land is worth more to Vernon.
county for institutional purposes than
to others. If acquired it would ex-
tend the county possessions a half
mile east on the main road.
Not in the remembrance of the
writer, who has been an attendant at
every session of the board for more
than a third of a century, has the
morning session been opened with
prayer. Chairman Dolen followed
the custom of our legislative bodies
and thought it appropriate to estab-
lish this innovation in the county leg
islature, and so has invited the local
ministers to officiate each morning,
Rev. J. j. Jacobson first having the
pleasure and honor, commencing the
second day OF the session. The men,
bers and spectators stand with bowed
heads during the morning inVocations
INVOCATION BEFORE COUNTY BOARD
IBy Rev. f. A. Stephens, Pastor YirOqua
CONGREGATIONAL Church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
THE FARMERS STORE

We are overstocked on certain ar
ticles in hardware, and in order to re-
duce stock and get some ready mon
ey we will make the following prices
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Action has been taken by the state dairy
and food commission TO stop the sale Of var
ious egg substitutes which have been appear
ing the market. Analysis Of the products
show THAT they contain so ger cent of corn
starch and 20 per cent of SKIM milk powder.
The products are Rrtihcally col0red with coal
tar dye. Baking demonstrations which have
been prepared prove that a cake baked with
out any egg is not much verse than these
sO-caied egg substitutes. There are about
thirty-twO brands the market.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

H.. X. Vergeront went to West Salem and
purchased three head Of purebred young COWS
10 add to his foundation herd Of nine Guern-
seys. This gives him a clean slate Of pure
breds in cattle, swine, sheep, chickens, dogs.
every animal the farm except horses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Some bakeryi One Of the machanical won
ders Of the war is the moving bakery used by
the British. This Is portable machine cap
able Of mixing the -four into dough. molding
the dough and dividing II into determined
weights, which can be regulated by the simple
movement Of q hand-wheel. The machine 70
mounted specially constructed motor
truck that Il fellow troops. With a
crew Of FIVE IL will make 5000 leaves %
any size, shape, or weight in one hour. This
is the same amount of work which formerly
required ll2 army bakers mixing bread in the
field by hand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
Conntx ArriculturnI Arent Grnf hna a

County Agricultural Agent Graf has at his
headquarters in the county council of defense
Offices Bank of NiToaua, a large line
Of state and national agricultural bulletins.
which arc for free distribution and any one
is welcome to call and make desired selections.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Mrs. f. 2. ennett-Grifin, Cedar Rapids
Iowa: PLEASE find check for $500 TO pay for
my paper. ] am always glad 10 hear from
all my Viroqua friends through the Censor.
Thank God the var is over, and there will be
no more blood shed. and our boys will come
home TO their loved ones"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Byron Yakey Columbus, Ohio: Enclose
find check for subscr. Jton. Our business
going along spIendidly and we enjoy tn
Buckeye state very much"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
Short News Stories of Interest

Pick Reporters Comings Gongs Dongs of
viroqua n
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

NaLVdIIiltu DslshtIS dIIu Nun -UusHtIs
at below persent cost.
Manure forks, scoop shovels, short
and long handled shovels at last years
prices.
One lot of old finishing and casing
nails at &c per pound.
Semi-smokeless shells at per box
90 cents.
A good line Of traps and guns on
hand at all times.
SURENSON & DAHL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

The board win probably adjourn
about Saturday morning, as usual.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

INVOCATION BEFORE COUNTY BOARD
by Rev. f.. A. Stephens, Pastor YirOqul
Congregational Church,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
Said or Written TO the Censor

Thomas Mills of jefferson bought a full
blood Hoistein ball from Sam Suffer Of RO
nance. paying a fancy price for the animal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

The board paid an official inspec-
ton to he long stretch of state-coun-
ty trunk line highway construction
and culvert building between the Fol-
som road and Readstown, finding it
work of extensive dimentions. The
next day the long Newton hill road
was inspected and admired. Also the
Coon Valley hill, both of which are
wonderful contrasts to the old roads.
While at the latter place, in the even
ing, most of the board members at
tended the meeting held there and adj
dressed by Congressman Esch, Thurs
day. Also enjoying a sumptuous re-
past with Supervisor and Mrs. Spell
lum at their village hotel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

The future of the live STOCK business Of the
United States depends largely en- the wisdom
with which il is maintained. The raising of
scrub cattle, hogs and sheep should be discOn-
tiRued. Such live stock never has paid lis
board bill. aud under new feed-ecst conditions.
cannot be expected 20 do So
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Henry simonson Of Victory section received
a letter advising him that his Seimer had
been wounded in battle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Norway lost during the war 931 vessels.
nearly enc and one-fourth million tons, official
statistics show.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20


Doubtless regular readers Of the daily news
papers read some time ago news dispatch
telling Of the sudden sinking of the America
an American transport, of eastern coast,
one night lately. There reported 10 have
been some 500 American soldiers aboard the
vessel when she suddenly sank all but three
escaping with their lives.
Among the fortunate lads 70 safely reach
the life boats was Victor Taylor, Of MIR.
and Mrs. c. w. Taylor Of Rodmound, who
managed 10 get away from the sinking ship
with shirt and trousers on. and fortunately
had such few valuRbles a. he carried fastened
about his neck. therefore did not lose these.
Many of the boys did not find time TO dress,
and for awhile these refugees experienced
some hardships and ineo-senienee.-De Soto
Argus.
John Drew, son of Attorney and Mrs. Drew
o fLaFarge, has at last succeeded in getting
into government service. Although only sew
enteen years of age. nc has for months tried 10
get into some branch of the army. but his luck
seemed 10 be against him. Relatives here re-
eeiyed word last week that he had gotten into
the merchant marine and of the hap
piest boys in the whole service. All along he
has carried the fear that the war would be
over before he got in.--Hillsboro Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

On Saturday Merrill Fish arrived home from
the Naval station at Great Lakes, carrying an
honorable discharge because Of physical disa-
bility. lie reports that there Is disappoint-
meut part of most enlisted that they
have rot the service they anticipated
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Victor Brsndum of Coon Prnirie has been
home on a brief furlough from Camp Grant.
His wife is Ill and being treated in q Lacrosse
hospital.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

fr1m Frcnce former Burlington station
agent at Victory. DERRICK. writes his parents;
II have heard good deal about the fine wines
OF France. but far. have not found any
that like the taste of. Would just soon
drink vinegar as any have sampled, II
seems though the people here live mostly
on sour wine. even the old ladies carr bot
tie in their lunch basket. Every farmer has
a number Of large wine barrels"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20

Visitations to the Aims House and
County Asylum, this year, were con-
fined strictly to board members, the
calls being made Wednesday and
Thursday, where the fathers had din
ner and looked over tire county pro-
perty on farms and in buildings.
From expressions made by members
satisfaction was gen 'ral. New bet
terments in buildings and about the
premises were taken note of. At the
Aims House the new milking machine
installed in the barn by Superintend-
ent POWELL, was carefully scrutinized.
Tuesday morning Miss Neprud,
county superintendent, made her an
nual report dealing with school eondi-
tions and facts, handling the subject
in exhaustive, interesting and lntelli-
gent review. She received a round OF
applause and unanimous vote of board
members for the report, information
and interest displayed in her work.
First night session of the board
was held Monday evening, when L. II.
Campion, district agricultural agent,
addressed the board and audience on
"a gricultural Development" and the
dement's 10 DC uetlNSu AiOtu SCI
of a county agricultural agent. On
motion Chairman Dolen was authoriz-
ed to appoint a committee to report
on the advisability of employment of
such agent in this county Supervis-
Ors Brye, Gross and Aberg were
named.
Committee on Wednesday reported
resolutions favoring the proposition
and recommending appropriation Of
81 600 TO $500 annually for two
years. The resolution was voted
down by p to Is.
The board win probably adjourn
The Hawaiian gazette., 1918-04-12
'DOLSAEWKI SLAH Y.
BOTH JAPANESE AND
CHINESE WANTONLY
Two Bloody Orgies Of Riotinu Are
,t Reported At Harbin BY Z
Refugees Arriving
CoSSACkS SLAIN WHEN
...,- THEY AID 0RiENTALS
Eight Japanese and Two Chi
nese Are Reported To
: Have Been4killed

WASHINGTON, April l2--( Associa,
ted Press More Japanese and Chinese
have lost their lives at the hands Of the
Bolsheyiki and an already tense and
serious situation has become more com.
plicated. The japanese win undoubt
edly point to this action as an added
reason for the presence Of armed forces
in Siberia and for refusal to heed the
protests that have been made against
the landing of a force from Japanese
war vessels. ~
Refugees from Blago and West
chensk, who left Saturday. have reach.
ed Harbin and tell of bet ween two hun
dredr and three hundred non -eombat,
ants having been killed in two bloody
orgies of rioting. according 10 Harbin
despatches. e., f. ~. .stP
The Bosheviki attempted to disarm
the Japanese of Blago and ViestchenSk,
who had armed themselves in self de.
fense. They refused to Yield their
arms and the COssacks came to their
aid. Then a bloody fight followed and
IL is reported by the refugees that q
hundred Of the Cossaeks were slain.
They also say that eight Japanese and
two Chinese were killed during the riot
ing. t,s.:.r..
what Russia Loses 81"
Dispatches from Petrograd received
yesterday told of the territorial and
population loss of Russia as result
Of the Brest-I.ftovsk treaty and said;
Russia has suffered great loss of terri.
tory and Of population by the peace
treaties concluded by the Bolsheviki
government. 1t is estimated that Rms.
sia is giving up 100000 square kilome.
ters of territory and 56,00o,O00 inhabi,
tants.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1918-04-12
NAVAL BASE OPENED
IN AzORE ISLANDS
From Well Fortified Headquar
ters Destroyer Fleet Is
Policing Sea Lanes

WASHINGTON, April l2-(Associa,
ted Press the protection of the
commerce of the world through the sea
lanes over which it is accustomed to
travel, the United States has estab,
lished in the Azores, with the conse Mt
of Portugal, to which nation those is,
lands belong, a strong naval base, was
the announcement today by the navy
department. 1t will be hedaquarters
for strong destroyer fleet in the
warfare against the Hun submarines
An American submarine fleet will al.
80 operate from this base.
lnder the agreement with Portugal
the United States has landed and
mounted guns and established a thor.
nugh system of Notifications. An air.
ship base has also been established.
Since Germany has become fully
aware of the existence of this base and
station objection to the publication OF
the fact of its existence has been with
drawn by the bureau of pnblic infOrma
tiOn.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1918-04-12
GERMANS IYIVNO ADVANTAGE
THOUGH THEY THROW VAST
ARMIES AGAINST THE BRITISH
AMERICANS STAND !.
OF STRONG ATTACK
Forces In Toul Sector Meet
Heaviest Onslaught Yet Di-
~. rected Against Them

WARRINGTON, April l2-( Assoeiat-
ed Press)-Ameriean forces, occupying
sector of the French front Northwest
of TOul yesterday morning repulsed the
most severe attack which has been
made upon that American sector again st
which number Of strong movements
have been launched by the enemy. 1t
was the brilliant sgunnery of the Amer
leans which prevented the attempted
raid in which force of more than
eight hundred enemy Participated.
Preceded by q heavy and violent ar
tillery bOmbardment Of three days in
which gas shells. and high explosives
were used by the enemy, the attack
was made just before sunrise yesterday
morning. The fighting that ensued
lasted for more than two hours.
5 Forward. the enemy rushed against
the fire of the Americans. They reach
ed even to the entanglements. There
they we're stopped, fell back and again
advanced. Time after time they would
push forward TO the wire Pntanglements
and there in every instance the effect
i've fire Of the Americans stoppeA them,
A few only got through and to the
trenc hes there to die, or surrender
No Americans were taken prisoners
by the German attnckers whose loss
in killed and wounded was heavy
Casualties Announced
Casualties annoiInc ed by the war de
partment yesterday numbered 234. OF
these etwenty.thrae were killed in ac.
tion, seven died pf wounds, five died as
the result Of ACCIDENTS, seven were miss
ing affer Actions in which fhev mar
The Hawaiian gazette., 1918-04-12
French Foundling,s; q !
Slain and Manned

PARIS, April 12-(Associated Press)
-Foundtngs, helpless little children
without fathers or mothers TO protect
them were the victims Of Hun fright
fulness which the long distance rife
or rifles Of the enemy exActed of
Paris.
To the already long list Of noncom-
batants, old mon, women and children
were added more than score Of new
"casualties' Of helpless babes.
One Of the shells which was thrown
by the Hun long range gun yesterday
found It's mark In Q founding asylum
exploding, wreclking the building al
most completely and slaying and MAIN
ing the inmates.
When wreckers went to work Of res
cue they brought out four little
corpses. Attracted by walls Ard mpans
they rescued the wouhAehA III whom
there were twenty one, some crushed,
some with limbs torn from theft tiny
bodies.
Used as are the French to Teuton
atrocities there is the utmost indigna-
ton expressed In Paris.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1918-04-12
TAXES MAY AMOUNT
TO FOUR BILLIONS

WASHINGTON, April l2-(Associ,
ated Press s)-Income tax officials yes,
terday estimated that the revenue OBJ,
tained from the income taxes and the
war excess profits taxes, due in June,
may reach four billions of dollars.
The treasury department is consider
ing recommendation that these shall
be paid in three installments, thus re.
levng situation which might oc.
casion serious difficulties for the banks
of the country. 1t is proposed to have
these iNstallments paid ON the fifteenth
days of June, August and October
The Hawaiian gazette., 1918-04-12
PUBLIC DEMAND IS FOR
PUNISHMENT OF SPIES

WASHINGTON, April IL lOficiaD
Passage by the senate of the Anti
spy Bill is in accord with the popular
demand for complete suppression of
the activities of German agents and
other pro Germans or those who oppose
the conduct of the war by improper
means, The measure has already passed
the house, but there are some slight
differences which need harmonizing at
the hands of the conference committee
before final enactment.