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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Above Is Picture. of the Orphan
Provided For

As in all other times of stress and
need, the spirit of Christianity and
brotherly love is abroad in the land
in these days of war--a spirit and de-
termination to help our brothers and
suffering mankind wherever situated,
at home or abroad To the peoples
of France and Belgium, where there
is so much of orphanage and destruc-
ton of life and home treasure, the
world is Offering succor. And none
are more animated by the true spirit
than the women, who are doing be-
yond their full share to alleviate pain
and suffering of the world.
Provide for An Orphan
At our very doors we have vivid
example of this work in the adoption
by the local Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union of an orphan child and
financial responsibility in the case.
The officers have RENTED $4,000
for one years care Mrs. Martin Lar
son is president of the local union
The national association is carrying
on this great plan of care and fnan-
cial aid, and through its benificent Of
fees thousands Of local unions are do
ing what Viroqua women have done
in this respect.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
EDUCATIONAL GATHERINGS
Teachers Institute August 26-29, Elk
aminatiOns 30-31-- Program
by Wide-Awake Educators

County Superintendent Neprud has
arranged for a teachers institute to
be held in Viroqua, August 1929.
The purpose of this convention is to
give instruction and helpful sugges-
tions for the teaching of the various
common school branches. Informa-
ton will also be given concerning var
ious school activities for the coming
year. The different phases of war
work, Red Cross, Reading Circle work,
Community Clubs, ETC., will be dis
cussed and directions given for carry
ing on this work in the schools No
teacher can afford to miss this meet
ing. All rural school and state grad
ed teachers and principals should be
present. Among the speakers and in
structors are: A. A. Thompson,s state
rural school Inspector; S. NJ. Thomas,
state graded school Inspector; Miss
Winifred Keith, rural education de-
partment, La Crosse state normal
school, County Superintendent Nep-
rud and the supervising teachers. A
complete program will be announced
later
The Institute will not only be val
liable on account of the instruction
given. but will serve to unity the
teaching force of the county. The
teachers will become acquainted with
each other, and there will develop q
spirit of cooperation which will make
for better schools in our county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
HAVE A BAD POTATO PEST
EARLY TUBERS ARE sTUNTED IF
NOT DESTROYED
Vines Shriyeled and Dried-Try and
Save Late Potatoes by Using
Necessary Solution

All over Wisconsin early potatoes
are turning brown and drying up al
though the tubers are only partially
grown, as the result of the attack of
a multitude of little green leafhoppers.
DR. Ball, State Entomologist of the
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
at Madison, returned from a trim to
the interior of the state. He reports
the trouble as being widespread, ex-
tending south into Illinois
Late Potatoes Not Damaged
Only the early potatoes have suffer
ed so far but this brood of leaf hop
pers is now acquiring wings and will
probably fly to the late potatoes ard
beans, doing damage there. Nearly
damage from this pest
Killed by Tobacco Spray
In the worst fields the leaves have
shriveled completely and died, leaving
only the stalks green. These cannot
be saved, but where part of the leaves
are green one spraying with BLACK
Leaf 40" or kerosene emulsion, will
save them
The young leafhoppers remain on
the underside of the leaves, so that in
spraying the vines must be drawn over
just before the spray strikes them or
the little hoppers will not be killed
Kerosene Emulsion for Potato Beetles
Soap u pound, kerosene / gallon,
water - gallons. Dissolve soap in
one gallon of water by boiling. Re-
move from the fire and add one gallon
of kerosene. Stir until well mixed.
This makes the stock solution. For
spraying, mix with enough water to
make twelve gallons
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
BIG BAND DoINGs AT EsOFEA
Annual Picnic and Harvest Festival
Everybody Invited

The band boys of Esofea are ever
enterprising and they are doing some
thing for their community and them
selves by keeping alive a healthy and
worthy spirit shown by the mainte-
nance of creditable band. To assist
in financing the project they give an
annual picnic and harvest festival,
which this year falls on Sunday, Au-
gust11th. AS usual it will be held
in the beautiful Rentz grove at Esofea
where provision will be made for en-
Pertaining the multitude that always
attends. Eating and refreshment
stands, amusements, base ball. No
intoxicants on the grounds. Address
es will be delivered by Senator Ben
nett and Rev f. O. Hofstead.
Get ready for the big event. Make
it a harvest reunion that all will en-
joy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
A Bout Full of Interest

Last night, at the Opera house, the
lovers of sport witnessed wrestling
match between Johnson, the BIZ, Swede,
and Lofgren, "the eel" that kept ev-
erybody guessing. Johnson was to
throw Lofgren in 80 minutes or for
felt S25. After a desperate struggle
he failed to do it. He paid the for
felt and invited Lofgren to a finish
bout next Monday night, and he ac-
cepted So fans may look for a tug
of war that will be exciting.
Lofgren is employed as workman
on the county training school building,
and he certainly has the stuff that
counts. He was a professional mat
man, following the wrestling game for
several years.
Mr. Johnson is a man Of wonderful
power Preceding the wrestling he
gave an exhibition of strength that
was amazing. Among his strong
acts, he lifted twenty men, twisted
new horseshoes out of shape and per
formed other acts that were worth
seeing He stated after the Wrestling
bout that these feats weakened him
for the wrestle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
REDUCE MARINE SALIENT!
ALLIES TAKE BACK HALF OF
MARINE POCKET
Most Desperate Struggle Now RACES
Germans Throw in 100000
Men to Stop Allies

Since the first few days of the Al
| lied counter attack in which they took
an immense amount of material and
men, their progress has slowed down
| but they yet make small gains at
| points in face of the most superhuman
counter blows by the army of the
Crown Prince. So far the Allies have
lrecaptured more than half of the peck
ct made by the great German drive
in the spring between Rheims and Sou
| issons. 1t has been a most bitter re-
verse to the Kaiser's hopes, for the
German high command had counted
on taking Paris in the last drive-and
now they have lost the very frontage
where Paris could be the most readily
attacked. Enraged by the Allied sue
cess the high command has thrown in
half million men to stop the allied
push, making a million Germans now
engaged on the fifty-mile front.
Two empty gun emplacements have
been found by the advancing allies,
where were located the big guns that
We're bombarding Paris. They we're
not expected to be so far south, the
main battery having been located in
the forest of st. Cohen.
Our American boys have fought
shoulder to shoulder with the French,
displaying an endurance and valor
which begets highest praise from the
French and British, who say "You
should see the Sammies handle the
Boches."
The papers report that Turkey has
broken with Germany, but no official
confirmation of the report has yet
been received The Russian situation
continues in a chaotic condition out
of which most anything may be ex-
pected.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
vROQUAN ON PRIMARY SLATE
DIR. Mead for Nomination for Lieu
tenant Governor

A Milwaukee dispatch of July oath
states that at meeting of the Pro-
hibition committee the following state
candidates of the party were placed in
nomination for the September primary
election:
Governor, A. j. Benjamin, Milwau-
kee; lieutenant governor, DIR. c. d.
Mead, Viroqua; secretary of state,
H. H. Tubbs, Elkhorn; state treasurer,
R. H. Churchill, Marinette; attorney
general, Charles H. Forward, Oshkosh
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Tonighi-Dsinty June Caprice in a whole
some rural drama. Heart Of Romance. "ia-i Sc
Thursday and Friday--RetuTn date of the
greatest picture Of the present time THE Tn
believer" two shows each evening. beginning
at 90 D. m. Bargain prices I5c and Csc.
which includes the Tax.
Saturday and Sunday Fox presents its
greatest human story "The Honor System In
seven parts. Ranks equal TO the Birth Of a
Natiop. Special bargain prices 1920. which
include the tax.
Coming next week-"North Of So" Dustin
Farnam-''Told at Twilight" BABY Marie Aus
barn--"secret Of the Storm Country" Sorma
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
A Mothers Grateful Acknowledgement

Nantes, France, May 70, 1913.
MademOiselle:--I very thankful for the
sympathy which you show for the little or
dear child. Accordingly. permit TO send
the photograph asked for and some details
concerning him.
Ny child has not yet completed six years.
He is very delicate and. since ] distant
from the school where ! will place him, l will
wait some months before sending him. l plan
to put him in christian school where he may
receive Catholic religious instruction.
My husband in his last recommendations
left me the lire Of conduct for raising him a
good Christian. ! will, by nay example and
advice. employ them respecting my children
my little Marcel among Them. he Is Of a
sweet and gentle character.
have tia honar Of being, mademoiselle,
respectfully and gratefully YOURS,
MADAME ALPHONSE CASSARD.
This is tic translation Of the French letter
about the boy the W. {. 7. L. Is supporting
in France
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Noted Chicago Speaker Coming

Last winter the Loyal Mems bible
class of the Christian church arranged
with Rev. c. G. Kindred of Chicago
to come and give several addresses.
He started for Viroqua but was snow
ed in and his visit postponed. Mr..
Kindred expects to be here next week.
He will give the address at the I'M
yelling of the service flag next We'd
nesday night and will speak on Thurs
day and Friday evenings. Mr.. Kin
dred has been pastor of the Englewood
Christian church for nearly twenty
years, and is one of the religious lead
ers of Chicago. The Loyal Mems
bible class invites the public to hear
him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Doing Their Bit to Helm

Viroqua business men are demon
strating both willingness and know
ledge as farm helpers. Every day
from a half-dozen to four times that
number go out and assist surround
ing farmers. All manner of urgent
labor is tackled by them. Everybody
who has asked for assistance has been
helped, we believe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Truesdale Is Busy

+. G. Truesdale has beer. extra busy
this week making the dirt fly, even
though his pedal extren eties rather
refuse 70 move as rapidly as Earl
would like 20 have them He sold te
a. f. Wiganowsky eighty acres from
the Walter Turner farm in Brush HOl-
low. taking residence property in Eio-
Ia as part payment Purchased from
Mrs. g. W. Graves the old John Parr
residence property in Smith and NJ
zum addition Sold to Wed Deaver
seventy acres Of the Walter Turner
fam.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
said or Written % the Censor

Dr. Ben Norris. Montana: please send ms
Censor n Bf0adus instead of kingsley- Fine
crops in our section, wheat and corn are e.
pecialis good
John r. Melvin. Webster: FOR twenty 1--WE
years have not seen many women working
ir he harvest Geidz and doing other farm la
hoF a. this season. Il seems necessary that
Trey lend q helping hand and IL seems old
fashioned TO witness and know che willingness
they exhibit. IN Civil war days there were
few able bodied men left IN Vernon connty
10 do the mental and other labor. ! hope it
viii not be necessary nos because Of this var.
Bat she young men goinE rapidly from
every neighborh0od.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
THE GOOD WORK IL PROGRESS
Recruiting Station for Nurses Open
to All Corners

The nurse recruiting tent next to
the Censor Office attracts many. Mrs
Buffers is in charge from 10 to II
O'Clock and 2 to each day. Misses
Maud Anderson, Dora Olson and Celia
Waldron of Yiroqua have already en-
listed and at least fourteen more from
the county are necessary.
Saturday evening a band concert
will be given at the tent headquarters
and Rev. Bullock will deliver an adj
dress. All are urged to come out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Enlarginr DIS Bic BuiIdinp

Levi Allen is constructing a thirty
foot front addition TO his Main street
garage, on the north side 1t will be
a whale of a big business place when
completed. 1t is expected DahPs
Ford shops and salesrooms will be es-
tahIished there
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
UNTIL NEXT SATURDAY ONLY
Time Limit on Nomination Filings
Important to Candidates

Those who are candidates for posi-
tiors on any ticket, for any office,
should not overlook the fact that next
Saturday, August 3, month before
the primary, is the time limit for FL
ing nomination papers. For county
positions the filings must be made
with the county clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Dedicate Service lilac

A service flag will be unveiled next
Wednesday evening, August 7, at the
Christian church. Pastor c. G. Kin
bred of Englewood Christian church,
Chicago, will give the address of the
evening. An interesting and patriot
ic program is being prepared.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
TO ORR EXCHANGES

The Censor is willing to remit all
of its exchanges for years subscrip-
tion in advance, who bill us to that
effect, they to reciprocate with
years payment to the Censor. This
ought to satisfy Uncle Sam in his
crusade of conservation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Beaver, Picnic Summer

bands will make a spin into the in
terror for a picnic supper at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Running on
Wednesday evening next, August 2.
Take spin into the country and be
there at six o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Third Candidate Announced

BY announcement made in the poll
teal column of the Censor and other
county papers, it will be learned that
Mr.. B. |. Bailey of Hillsboro enters the
race as a third candidate for nomina-
ton for clerk of the court Mr.. Bailey
is most reputable gentleman, long
time citizen of Hillsboro, for many
years representing the village on the
county board, which gives him an ex-
tensive and favorable ACQUAINTANCE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
There is regret in Viroqua. "

There is regret in Viroqua, where
he has practiced his profession sue
cessfully for three years, that DR.. J.
w Holland has left us, departing
yesterday for Spring Grove, Mime
sofa, to assume the practice of his
brother, who goes to war. He has
made good here as man and physician.
He may return after the war, but ex-
poets if possible to fit himself for en-
listment before next spring. Tempo
rarily Dr. Holland is succeeded by
DR.. N. r Sathe, who has been con
nected with the Lutheran hospital al
La Crosse for three years. He viii
occupy DR.. Hollands Offices.
The Lutheran aid and Sunday
school picnics held respectively at T
T. Yttri's at West Prairie, and Louis
Solberg's on Belgium Ridge. last sun
day. were each attended by monster
gatherings. At West Prairie it was
q Red Cross benefit, and SOB was re-
allied from collections and sale Of re-
freshments. " n COfiand. DR.. W
" .Trowbridge and Mr. Hage made
patriotic talks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Notice TO the Public

Ny brother was called TO the army,
so ! am taking his place Those who
have accounts with me please settle
with my collector at the affice by the
4th Of August.
DR.. J. w HELLAND
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
al CRnsS NOTES

Mrs Peter HauRe. northwest of the Three
Chimes viii entertain the Round Prairie
Red Cross AZ her home. Wednesday afternoon,
Anguzt Z. All interested in ths good work
are urged 10 attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
MORE BOYS FOR THE FRONT
NINE GO To KENTUCKY ON FRI
DAY OF THIS WEEK
Unusual Number Return Who Went
Last-MOre Examinations To-
day-August Calls Heavy

The Local Board received a teIe-
gram Monday morning calling for
eight men to be sent to Camp Taylor.
Louisville, Kentucky, Friday, the End
of August They win leave on the
morning train over the Milwaukee
road. The following men have been
summoned for this call.
EMIL JIRICEK, Ontario
JOHN A. KR0GEN, Viroqua.
EMIL NJ. HANSON, Sterling town.
MERTON A. CARTER, Hillsboro.
ARTHUR TWITE, Stoddard
BEN s. HENDERSON, Victory.
PETER A. BIRKEL0, Viroqua.
LOREN NJ. DeGARM0, Viroqua.
ALFRED C. DAHL, Viroqua.
A call has been received for one
man qualified for partial or limited
service to be sent to Syracuse, New
York. James E. Miller of Victory
has been drawn for this service.
The board wants six more enlist
ments for mechanical purposes. Vol
unteer at once.
The remainder of the Class men
under the new registration were ex-
amined today, about IS of them.
Notice has been received that the
August calls will be as large as the
July calls. This viii take all the class
one men of the new registration as
nearly as can be determined at pres
emit
The local board has received orders
not to release any more Class / men
for enlistment in the navy or marine
corps. Men in the deferred classes
may, however, enlist in the navy, and
the board can issue releases to men
in Glasses 2, and A. The pay is a
little better in the navy than in the
army, which makes that branch of the
service more desirable to a man with
a family to support. The navy pay
and government allowances provide
an adequate support for the ordinary
family.
Twenty-one of the big army of re-
cruits who left here week ago today,
were disappointed by being sent home
because of physical disqualifcations
for army life. The boys are scat
tered in different sections of the
county.
Vincent Rabbit, who has been out
side lineman for the city telephone
company for several years, took leave
of wife, parents and friends a week
ago, enlisting in the navy, and he is
now at Great Lakes training station.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
STORM NOTES

Otto Kuester. who was in from
Chaseburg section on Monday, told
the Censor that wind, rain and hail
was severe out in his section A strip
three to four miles wide, east and
west, was covered, tobacco being in
jured, corn and uncut grain fattened
to the ground. This passed south,
touching Coon, Hamburg, Harmony
and jefferson towns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Valley section, it is reported, was
storm swept and had hail visitations.
From most directions comes informa-
ton that corn is badly Topped and
fiattened to the earth in too many
places.
Charles Briedenstein ard his broth
er both suffer loss from having their
farm houses struck by lightning in
Forest, last Sunday. Damage was not
great.
John Steinmetz had bull killed in
the pasture.
Cola Francois, La Fargo mail car
rier, had two horses struck and killed
while taking shelter under tree.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
STAR PROGRAM

See June Caprice, the dainty Fox
star, tonight
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

The remainder of the Class men
under the new registration were ex-
amined today, about IS of them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Fifty thousand negro registrants, qualified
for general military service, are called to the
colors by Provost Marshal General Crewder
They will entrain between August and and
will come from 81 states and the district Of
Columbia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Notice has been received that the
August calls will be as large as the
July calls. This viii take all the class
one men of the new registration as
nearly as can be determined at pres
emit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Don't hang crepe on every young fellow
who is called fo9 service In the army. Tell
him rather that he is going into the biggest
opening that the world ever gave for a career
The siarkers viii not be sery popular
when the war Is over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Vincent Rabbit, who has been out
side lineman for the city telephone
company for several years, took leave
of wife, parents and friends a week
ago, enlisting in the navy, and he is
now at Great Lakes training station.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Hnlsboro Sentry SAYS Marva Shivers Of For
est township vent 10 Madison to offer his ser
vices TO the government. While he IS IN the
second class he wishes 10 enlist that he can
will be mostly done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Haskjl SEYMOUR Of Red Mound community
enlisted in Ia Cslsse and has been Consigned
20 one Of the large eaafonments-
Raw MeMuliin writes his parents from
France that he has been transferred to the
Mounted Orderly section.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-06-14

to note the fact that another Of their
very best young men, C. E. Wright,
now working in Greenwood, has
stepped forward to do his bit by join
ing the Navy. Out of thirty-ive
young men who were examined at the
time he was there were only two