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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31


presented by the Thearle-DuGela Co,
Chicago.
This spectacle requires space 450
by $50 feet for presentation, and 500
people take part. 1t is planned to give
an idea of night warfare on the west
ern front. Airplanes and captive bal
looms rain missiles, while big and ma
chine guns thunder and rattle, with
the American forces and their Allies
scoring mighty victory This show
alone costs 81 500 a night.
Then there are $4,000 worth Of
vaudeville and circus acts. OF course,
this is the cost for the week, but they
would cost just as much if presented
for one night oni.- for they contract
only by the week.
That the reader may realize what
sort of a show these acts alone make,
it may be mentioned that a show in a
first class vaudeville house seldom
costs over $4,000 for the week.
Then there is the big Jackie" band
in concert from us until 8 o'clock.
When it plays The Star-Spangled
Banner" the huge Battleship Wiscon-
sin flag is unfurled and the night pro
gram begins.
While baads are playing and vaude-
1nIe aSd circus acts goiug on, parade
after parade viii follow down and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
MONEY no LOAN

On farm security at reasonable
rates of interest. All business con-
fidential. Address Lewis Bro. Realty
and Investment Co., N. w. corner 4th
& Main Sts., La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
THIS is IMPORTANT TO TOWN
AND COUNTY FOLK
Free naliverv

Hereafter the Fred Eckhart Com
pany will make deliveries of flour,
feed, ETC., in the city on Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons only.
Live Stock Deliveries
Hereafter the Fred Eckhart Com
pany wish to have all live stock de-
livered on Mondays only, of each
week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
FARM. STOCK AND DAIRYNoTEs

America must feed the world, and, take il
from the American farmer, America can do
it--snd the dinner bell is about 10 ringi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
MAKE ANOTHER NEW WESTERN NOME
MIR. and Mrs. o. H. Helgeson Leave Montana
for Idaho

Belmont Montana. July IS, 1918.
Friend Munson FL have sold out everything
and took a trip out TO Spokane, Washing
ton. and visited with of old Niroqua
friends. Spent one day with Frank Tate and
family. and he took around the city and we
had a good view O, il. Then spend day with
our genial friend, Peter Nelson, and his SPLEEN
did wife. She can drive a car better than
most men. We certainly took in the city and
had one of the most enjoyable days ever
spent. They ali wanted us to buy home
there, but Spokane IS little TOO damp for as,
so We bought Us horne at Occur d Alene.
Idaho, 80 miles east of Spokane. That place
is surrounded by lakes, the roads are fine, and
we have excursions the lakes every Sun
day. Spokane people down the cleo
trio and take the boat, so we can see them
quite often. We much dislike 10 leave all our
good friends at Belmont. but the winter has
been very severe the last two seasons and we
are commencing to feel our age, We thought
we would seek milder climate.
The crops at Belmont are fair to good, and
We are the only lucky. spot in the state-a
corner about fifty miles square where there
are good crops this year.
Now, a kind greeting TO all Vernon
county friends. If any of them should come
to Spokane. don't forget that at Occur
d Alene. ThirtS-three miles en- the electric car
will take them 10 US, and viii manage TO
have a spare room. We love old friends
and will attempt 10 make their stay pleasant.
Sincerely yours, D. ii. HELGESON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

State fruit experts report the worst erop Of
small fruit in years. Apples will also be light
The corn survey recently completed indicates
large crops Of this cereal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
Piles DlSSGs We ]. q
IN TEN MINUTES

My mild, safe method cures without the
knife, pain or danger-all cases except can
Ger. Full PARTICULAR and special instructions
sent free; describe your case fully and inelose
&c stamp. DR.. F. t. Riley, AIS NJ. & N. Bank
Bldg milwaukee, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
yIsITATIoNs TO OTHER PLACES

Members of the executive committee of the
Woman's Committee of the County Council of
Defense motored TO the eastern part of the
county last Tuesday. Meetings were held at
Ontario, Hillsboro and La Fargo. The work
of the various departments was explained and
plans discussed for carrying the work dur
the year. Those in the party were: Mrs.
Selmer Neprud, child welfare; Mrs. II. w.
Baldwin, health and recreation; Mrs. F. E.
Morley, speakers bureau; Mrs. J. Henry Ben
nett home and foreign relief: Miss Clara
Glenn. publicity: Mrs. c. S. Slack, secretary
tor. Jr., and Miss Maud Neprud. county chair
man.
On Saturday, party consisting of Mrs. W
d. Dyson, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. H. p. Proctor
Mrs. Selmer Neprud and Miss Neprud mOtored
to De Soto, Genoa, StOddard and Chaseburg
where meetings were held with the local units
of the Council of Defense.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Beekee3ers have suffered unexpected reverses
IN their patriotic efforts 70 increase the supply
Of sweet stnfs because of the failure of the
clover crop In many communities The usual
abundance of white clover which owners of
colonies count upon to supply the bees in early
summer is lacking because of winter-kiliing.
Vernon county grain harvest is m
earnest A good per cent of the barley is IN
the shock. oat cutting has commenced. ana
wheat will be ready for the sickle in a few
days. Each of the grains named have large
acreage and excellent quality. The yield will
prove heavy when threshermen take up their
work IN short time. We doubt if Vernon
county has produced many bushels any one
season in the past twenty years. And every
bushel Of it viii demand good prices for home
and foreign consumption. Now If are
favored by good corn and tobacco crops, the
barns and sheds will bulge with completeness
of abundant garnering.
The cow-testiug association takes she guess
work cut of dairying. No longer can the cam
outage of fine Appearance protect the low
producing dairy Goa. Confirmation indicates
performances. but the Babcock test and the
miik scales always tell the true story. Know
ing the trae feed and production records of
breeding eliminates with certainty all the low
producers, and feeds the remainder according
TO known production.
Threshermen in the vicinity Of Cashton met
there and agreed on tire following prices for
the thTeshing Of grain: Oats &c per bushel,
wheat &c ard barley te. Il was agreed 70 give
no discounts. All accounts must be paid with
in 80 days. Monroe county threshermen at
their recent meeting in Sparta set the follow
ing prices: Oats &c for 81 pounds, barley Sc
for 81 pcunds. wheat &c for 81 pounds, rye &c
for IS pounds. buckWheat zoe for 80 pounds.
timothy zoe Tor a. pounds, peas lee fer SO
pounds.
c. F. Benish was largest patron of Hills
5oro coUdersory in June, his pay cheek being
S541.59.
The Department Of Agriculture calls on the
Farmers of Wisconsin 10 again SOW ll2,0OO
acres of wheat the coming fail Last fall the
farmers Of Wisconsin s0wed that amount, which
was the maximum acreage sOwn in the state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31
MARRIED

In Lawton, Oklahoma. July Is. by Justice l..
Armstrong Mr. Marion Brill of Fl Sill and
Mrs Addie Albeit of Beloit, Wisconsin. Mrs
Abbott has been living with her son at Beloit'
and the evening before her departure Tor Ok-
Iahoma her many friends gave her shower
and she received many useful presents. She
was met at the depot by Mr.. Brill and was i'm
medately married and went TO their niceiy
furnished home where they intending to
live as Mr.. Brill is employed by the govern
ment. Mrs. Abbott is sister of Mrs. Luther
Rumsey. Her many friends wish her many
years of happiness. H.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

On Wednesday. July rs. at the Methodist
church, b. Pastor J. 3. Rutter, Ny. Leslie ;.
Hornbv If Liberty Pole to Vienna Irene Davis
Of la Crosse They were attended by Ger
trude Davis. sister Of the bride. and Alvin
Horribly, brother of the bridegroom. The par
ents. uncle and aunt of the bride, completed
the wedding part, At the home of the groom 5
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Horribly, re-
ception was given in the evening Of the we'd
for The happv bride and groom and the many
friends who participated in the affair To the
newly weds hearty congratulations are ex-
tended. They viii reside on farm near Lioer-
~ Pole
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

At Winona, July IS. Mr.. Edward Kuhn and and
Miss Cioe Wheeler. both of Hiiishoro. Inc
bride is daughter of Mr.. ana WIS Alsh
Wheeler of Hilsbor0 town, the groom pi"s-
nernns hnsinrss man Of the VILLAGE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

; "JAcKlE" BAND ALL WEEK. i.
; The big Jackie" band is an !
exposition of music. All of its :
) members are American sailors .
and soldiers, sworn to defend !
I. their Native Land and its people p.
? and institutions.
; Are they good musicians2
8 When you hear them play pa
> triotie airs you will want to GO
: to war right away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31


Z CLEAN SHOWS; LOTS OF 'EM =
K The entertainment features Of .
. the State Fair are ranked as =
. the cleanest and of the highest z
= class presented by any big fa-r
z in America. =
The State Fair educates, in .
e spires and entertains. 2
= It does all of these three =
y things on the biggest possible :
= scale. .
s3sHeTsSSHSEsESHsHsHeSSHsS
the State Fair. Each year shows a
marKed increase in attendance at
night because of the excellence Of the
night programs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Milwaukee. Aug. &c = Nowhere in
this great world win a greater pro
gram be presented than will be seen
at night at the State Fair, up to ard
including Friday night, Sept IL.
To begin with. there will be the fire.
works spectacle, The Worlds War;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

c. F. Benish was largest patron of Hills
5oro coudersory in june his pay cheek being
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-31

Dear Hope: Your letter was one
of the first l received on reaching
Shanghai. So thoughtful of you,
appreciated it to be sure, inspite of
my delay in answering. Mail plays
an important part in ones life in the
Orient. Your Christmas greeting
came on the last mail / have found
much to take up my time. You know
well how much time it takes to get
a home in running order | have had
plenty of help. We have a cook and
house boy. The washing is done at
the laundry.
The Trip Pleasant-Met OLD Friends
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
MESSAGE FROM 0IAz
italian General Says Defeat Of
Enemy Is Crushing.
Number Of Austrians Killed 10 Appa..
ling and Over 10000 Prisoners
Arc Taken.

Washington, June ga report
from General Diaz. the Italian com.
mander. cabled from Rome to the
Italian embassy here says that the
Austrian losses in the retreat across
the Piave included on appalling
number" of troops killed. more than
10000 made prisoner and an enor
nous amount of war booty.
I'VE obtained great victory" said
General Diaz' message. Owing to
the extreme pressure of our troops and
of the continuous fire of the artillery
and airplanes, the enemy, after hav-
ing desperately chung for eigth days
at the cost of appalling losses to the
right bank of the Piave on the night
of tn 22nd and 23rd began to retreat
to the left bank under our terrific
IRE. ~ 81 axgaf. BIZ.
)" Enemy Continues Retreat. -
THE retreat continued during the
entire day. protected by strong ma
chine gun contingents and rear guard
units. which, after opposing obstinate
resistance, were successfully over
powered by the impetus of our troops
which enveloped Monticello and swept
the entire Pave line with the excep-
ton of a short section at Musile,
where the fighting continues.
THUS far, 10000 prisoners have
been counted and an enormous amount
of booty captured. Al appalling mum.
Der of Austrian corpses litter the
ground, bearing witness Of the unfor-
tunate bravery and of the crushing
defeat OF the enemy"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
Army Bill Reaches Senate.

Washington, June 25.-Impressive
evidence Of the part the United States
is playing In the world war was given
the Senate when the largest army ap
preparation bill in the nations history,
carrying $12,0s9, 7s5,052.1 was re.
ported by the military affairs commit.
tee. Additional appropriations added
by the committee increases the House
total by $4S,O72 ,O52.5O. The commit
tees accepted the House provision Civ.
ing unlimited power to the President
to increase the size Of the army - 10
sees At.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
ctBktI c1AaOI OUT
Austrian Emperor Refuses to Ac-
cept designations.
New Riots Break Out When Vienna
Workers Cry "Down With
Germany.

Copenhagen, June 25.-According to
a dispatch from Vienna, Emperor Karl
has refused to accept the resignation
of the Austrian cabinet. The political
crisis is expected to be solved by re.
construction of the ministry.
The Hungarian cabinet is reported
to be about to resign. Count Tisza,
former premier. will form a new min.
istry. a Budapest dispatch says.
Zurich, June 25.-One hundred and
fifty thousand strikers in Vienna had
another conflict with the police, &C.
cording to dispatch from Munich.
Shouting "Down with Germany" the
crowds again attempted to reach the
German embassy. but were dispersed
RiotIng In Vienna.
Railwaymen in Bessarabia have gone
on strike and that whole region Is
paralyzed. Rumanians have blown up
many munition depots there. ,
Demand Peace. ..
London, June 25.-Strikers in the
various factories at Vienna formulated
q demand that the Austrian govern.
ment show itself ready for q general
peace and invite the governments OF
enemy countries to enter into peace
negotiations, says dispatch from The
Hague to the Times. Representatives
Of the workers submitted the plea to
Baron Buria1, the Austro- Hungarian
minister. Extensive strikes broke out
in Cologn and Mulheim on the Rhine
owing to q reduction in the bread "a.
ton, 10000 persons quitting work In
munition factories, according to dis.
patch to the Daily Mail from The
Hague.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
Aviator chases Duluth Man.

New York, June 25.-The escape Of
Edward D. Ranck, Of Duluth, MIMI.
q Y. M. c. A. worker, chased by .
German aviator while he was driving
a motor supply wagon in the rear OF
the Americans being fastened to the
French front, was described in cable
message from Paris, received by the
National War Work Council. Flying
at an altitude Of only $50 feet the
German turned his machine gun on tho
motor car, Kidding the body. Tha driv'
er escaped without Q scratch.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
d
CREW MISSING
British Steamer Is Sunk by U.
Boat 700 Miles East Of
....s Delaware Capes.
VESSEL BOUND WEST
Ship Wss Under American Charter az
Transport, But Had No Troops on
6o.rd-Submarine Torpedoes
Ship and Then Uses Guns.

Washington. June 25.-The frs
troop ship has been sunk by German
submarine operating on this side O
the Atlantic ocean.
The Navy department announced
that . British transport, under charter
by ths American government and
bound 70 this country, had been de
stroyed June Is. some 700 miles east
Of the Delaware capes and that 81
members OF the crew are missing
There were no troops aboard. r..
The troop ship apparently was not
under convoy. The submarine was not
seen until torpedo had struck the
ship. Afterwards the submersible rose
to the surface and fired 10 shots into
the sinking vessel When the steamer
settled. the crew took to the boats, the
occupants Of four Of which, numbering
81 men, have been landed Three
boats are missing and a search Is b.
ing made for them. .'~.'
FtH%hss Rsids May Be Intended.
The faot that the British vessel was
sunk far OF the coast led officials to
believe she had either encountered .
home bouad submarine that had been
operating in American waters, or else
one that was bound here for further
raids on shipping. The fact that the
sea wolves that first appeared off the
coast last month had not been heard
from since June IA. caused most OFF,
cora IN hnld IN tho first thoOrv
The last slnkings reported of the
coast occurred some 80 miles east Of
tina Virginia capes and it was argued
that In the four days elapsiag before
the British transport was cent down
the submarine would have had ample
time to reach the position where the
troop ship was sunk.
Name Not Officially Announced
The vessel destroyed was sold to
have been tn former Russian steamer
Dwinsk, but the Navy department was
not permitted to make the name pub
lie. under an agreement with the Brit
Ish admiralty. The Dwi1sK Is under
stood to- have been in British service
and chartered to the United States to
expediate the movement of 1American.t
troops to France.
OF the four boats from the steamer
accounted for. two were found by a
steamer and their occupant taken to
Hampton Road and the fourth by a
sailing vessel, which landed he crew
1t Bermuda. SID
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
Women Chemists In Demand.

Women Chemists In Demand.
Washington, June 25.-Women chem.
lists are now in great demand, accord.
ing to a Chicago chemist, Mrs. w. 8.
Hefferen OF the committee on courses
of instruction, women's Committee,
council of national defense, Illinois d.
vision. "As a result of the draft labor
ator;es have to draw from greatly
depleted body Of men. Women are
especially fitted for chemical or tech.
meal work in the laboratories of bak-
cries, food manufactures, canning and
preserving companies a~d in manufao'
turing or handling textiles" ..
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
SENATE RATIFIEs TREATY
Reciprocal Draft Law Pact With
Britain Is Approved.

Washington, June 25.-Treaties be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain for reciprocal operation Of
army draft laws to their citizens, in
Guiding Canadians, were ratified by
the Senate without a diss-r ting vote.
British subjects in the United
States, between 20 and "A years Of
age-the British draft ages-and
American citizens in the British en-
pire between the ages Of p to 81,
would be subject to draft under the
treaties, but they would be given the
option Of returning to their own .coun-
tries for service under their own flag.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
8 AMERICANS DIE IN BATTLE
Forty-Five Are Wounded On West
Front In France &%

Washington, June 25.-'rhe last
army casualty list contained 62 names
divided as follows: Killed in action,
8; died of wounds. 4; died of disease.
2; wounded severely, As; wounded, de.
gree undetermined. 3. VII
Northwest names appear on the list
as follows: Private P H. Gillie, Ora
tiot, Wis, killed in action; Private A.
Anderson. Eldridge. N. D., Private O.
T. Huber. Westhope, N. D., Private
B. Langeland. Berg. N. D.. severely
wounded.
The names of Private Clarence A.
Larson, Tunbridge. N. D.. and Private
Walter M. Sorg. Coal Springs. N. D.,
appear on previous list as died Of
wounds.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
Gunner 3 Mate Wins Praise.

Washington, June 25.-Chief Gun.
ner's Mate Harry R. Chambers of At.
lanta, Ca, commander of the naval
armed guard on an American steamer,
was commended by Secretary Daniels
for efficient conduct in An engagement
between his vessel and an enemy sub.
marine ON May II. After the sub
marine had unsuccessfully fired four
torpedoes, Chambers gun crew opened
up and fred four shots at the under.
go craft, the fourth shot striking the
coming tower ag the U-Boat sub
merged
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
PEACE At RUSSIA'S EXPENSE
Berlin Said to Be Willing to Abandon
Aims In West.

Washington, June 26.-Germany Is
preparing for vigorous peace move
at the expense of Russia, government
authorities here are convinced.
To meet this anticipated move a ire.
mendous effort is being made to Offset
a German peace offensive. 1t is un.
derstood the Central Powers will offer
to give up Belgium. northern France
and make settlement with Italy pro.
viding she is allowed to expand Rus.
sia,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28

Hamilton, Ohio. June 25.-Edna
Cook poured oil on the bed of her two
children, Everett, years old, and MIL
bred, 8, and burned them to death
Gates Cook, her husband, was severe.
ly burned trying to rescue the babies.
Police say Mrs. Cook admitted start
ing the fire, saying she was afraid
her husband was going to send her to
an asylum. i. ,.. .--. .s-l
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
BASEBALL.
American Association

American ASsociatIon.
Minneapolis, 2; Louisville, I.
Columbus, Z; Milwaukee, 2. g.
No other games scheduled.
American League.
Washington, q; Philadelphia, 1.
Detroit, 6; Chicago, 2.
New York, 3; Boston, 2. E {
Cleveland, at st. Louis-Rain.
National League. i.
New York, 3; Boston, O.
Philadelphia, Z; Brooklyn, I.
Chicago, 8; st. Louis. 8.
Pittsburgh, z; Cincinnati, ,.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
SENDS GREETINGS TO ROME
Secretary Baker congratu'ates ltal
jans on Their Victory.

Washington, June 25.-Secretary
Baker cabled the American ambassad.
or at Rome for transmittal to the ltal.
ian government his congratulations
upo1 the victory Of the Italian army
over the Austrians. He said:
The people of the United States
are watching with enthusiasm and
admiration the exploits OF your brave
army" Z, a1...a a.4fs.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
Butter, Eggs and Poultry.

Minneapolis, June 25.-BUTTER.-
Creamery extras, per lb. 42c; extra
firsts, 41c; firsts. Acc; seconds soc;
dairy. 36c; packing stock, 31:.
EGGS-Fresh prime firsts, new
cases, fresh, SAC; current receipts
new cases, rots out, old cases, rots Out
$3.50; checks and seconds, doz, 24c;
dirties, candled, &c. Suotations on
eggs included cases.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys, fat
10 lbs. and over, 25c; thin, small, 100
11c; cripples and culls, unstable; old
and young ROSTERS, 19c; ducks, zoe:
geese, 15c; hens, 81 lbs. and over.
&c; under az lbs, 21c; broilers all
weights, lb.. 35c.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28

Germany Asks New War Credit.
Amsterdam, June 25.-The Reichstag
this week will be asked to pass a new
vote Of credit of $4,000, 000, 900 accord
ing to the Berliner Tageblatt. This
will raise Germany's war debt to $685.
DOC, 100000.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
LAKE sEAmEN MAY STRIKE
Ten thousand Men Are Dissatisfied
With Conditions. .3a

Chicago, June z5.-The 10000 lake
seamen on nearly 400 vessels were re-
ported to have voted in al ports on
the Great Lakes to strike July %, un.
less the employers, members of the
Lake Carriers association, agree to
abolishment of discharge books. The
sailors, members Of the lake seamen's
union. also will ask increased wages.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
BUMPER BABY CROP IN 1917

creased over 100000
New York, June 25-lnfant mortali
ty statistics, compiled by the New
York milk committee, reveal the fact
that there was bumper baby crop
throughout the United States in 1917
Basing its conclusions on figures from
163 of the largest cities, the commit
tee estimates the number of births
throughout the nation totaled 2,67S,
900, leaving q national increase In
population of over 100000. .-...