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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
BREEDERS IN FINE GATHERING
Reune and Picnic on County Asylum
Grounds, Sunday

The meeting called for the Jersey
Breeders Association, last Sunday,
brought large and interesting gath
eFing. 1t was absolutely a horseless
meeting, not a guiding line being used,
all coming In automobiles, nearly a
hundred of them. The throng pic
niced and lunched under the shelter
of the grove, Superintendent and Mrs.
Neprud providing coffee. They also
took pains to provide Victrola music,
and guided their visitors about the
grounds and buildings.
The meeting was presided over by
Melvin Stafslien, president of the
County Jersey Breeders association,
who also read an instructive paper
on breeding and what it means to the
county Charles A. Peterson OF, Rose
land, secretary of the state Jersey
breeders association, gave a whole
some talk on the benefits Of pure farm
breeding, no matter what the strains
and breeds. He said good COW is
mother to the country, so recognized
by the pioneer forefathers who settled
the middle and great western states
for every mans outfit had one or
more cows in the ''prairie sooner"
procession for settlement. He and
Mr.. Stsfslien urged closer fellowship
and organization among dairymen
and breeders. 1t Will pay in dollars
and cents as well as in satisfaction.
superintendent Selmer Neprud dis
cussed soils and their needs for great
err production. He displayed a soil
testing outfit and the results he had
ascertained by its use. Most of the
soil of this section, he had found, con-
tanned too much acid. Lime is need
ed to give it strength and greater pro-
ducing properties.
The meeting was one of profit and
pleasure, and there should be more
such 1t was no dissertation of the
Sabbath that it was held on that day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
THINKS THE NAME is roo SUGGESTIVE
Mrs. Gott Discovers Important Papers Relat-
ing to the G0tt Family-Gott is
Not German Name

EDITOR CENSOR "A bundle of papers
and letters yellow with age and some Of them
more than a hundred years old, gives this fact:
Charles Gott born in 1898. with his wife,
whose maiden name Thankful Palmer.
with their two daughters. Remember and Be
thuel, sailed June 30. 1928. in the ship Abigail
Henry Gardner, commander) from Weymouth
in England. to Salem, in New England Note
the date is only eight years after the landing
of the Mayhower On Plymouth Rock. His son,
Charles Colt. was baptised in First church in
Salem June 4, 1889. Then follows the geneoi-
Ogy down to DIR. William A. Gott. Surgeon
of 2Sth Wisconsin Infantry in the Civil war,
and who is buried at Niroqna, Wis Dr.Gotts
daughter, AIuy Ruggles Colt, goes to France
under the i. NJ. c. A. and it Is in relation TO
her getting passport that this question arose,
and we ask for This publication. The Gotts
are not German. They wore Puritan clothes,
and may have been witch burners or members
Of the famous tea party. have gone bare foot
ed at Valley Forge. las one OF my ancestors
did and have inciteS the trouble with great
nation that last Fourth Of July hoated the
stars and stripes over its House Of Parliament
but call not Germans. -
Firoaua. Wis. July Is, 1918.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
OUR BOYS HELP STOP PUSH
RESUMPTION OF DRIVE SEEMS
NIPPED IN THE BUD
Germans Make Only Slight Gains in
First Day of Their Resumed
Offensive

After dumping a perfect inferno of
artillery fire on the allied lines. the
Germans threw nearly a million men
at about fifty miles of the front. The
artillery concentration was the great
est yet experienced and was distinct
ly heard and felt in Paris. The great
onrushing ranks of gray meltedinto
heaps of dead men before the super
human resistance and bitter fire of
the French and American troops, and
it appears that the savage rush has
been stopped with only minor local
gains on the part of the Huns-pur-
chased with an awful price in blood.
The deepest penetration into the al
lied line is four miles-most insignifi-
cant compared with their gains in the
first day of previous drives.
1t is soundly claimed that General
Foch forsaw to a nicely the exact time
and place of the drive and was per-
fectly prepared to meet it.
Our troops covered themselves with
glory and the allied papers are loud
in praise of them, describing our boys
as magnificent men," In the face of
the frightful assault, our machine
gunners stuck to their posts and died
there while the rest of the line tenn
porarily withdrew to reform They
the boys of Uncle Sam countered and
actually recaptured all the ground lost
and even gained footing in the Ger
man front line but were ordered back
to their own positions. We wonder
if the Kaiser still deludes himself into
thinking that "the Americans are too
cowardly to fight"
In Albania, the Italians, aided by
some French troops and by British and
French monitors from the sea, have
made general advance over a cres-
cent shaped sector of 80 miles in
length, the advance being % miles
at its deepest point.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
Berlin or Bust"

Many of our exchanges are publish
ing an item to the effect that oat
plants in this section of the state
bear a mark this year that is causing
no small amount of speculation among
farmers who have noticed it and peo-
pie whose attention has been called to
it. Nearly every leaf on oats this
year bears a mark resembling the cap
ital letter B. This mark looks as if
it had been stamped on the leaf, and
it is almost impossible to find plant
that is not thus branded. Perhaps
it has been there in former years but
this is the first time it has been gen
orally noticed. If you are curious,
step out into the fields and look fo- the
branded leaves. Interpreted, the sig
nifcance is supposed to be that our
boys are going to reach Berlin or
Bust"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
STATE OF WISCONSIN
County of Vernon

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that at a
primary to be held in the several towns, wards.
villages and election districts of the County of
Vernon, State of Wisconsin, on the first Tues
day of September. A. D. 1918, being the Bird
day of said month, the following officers
to be nominated:
uel l.. Philip. whose term OF office will expire
on the first Monday ofJanuary, A. d. 1919.
A candidate for Lieutenant Governor in
place of Edward F. Dithmar. whose term OF
Office expires on the first Monday of Janu-
airy 1919.
candidate for Secretary of State in place
of Merlin Hull. whose term of Office will
pire the first Monday of January, A.D19l9.
A candidate for State Treasurer In place Of
Henry johnson, whose term of Office will ex-
pire on the first Monday of January "A d 1919
candidate for Attorney General in place
of Spencer Haven. whose term of Office will exc
pire the first Monday of January, "A. D. 1919
A candidate for Representative in Congress
for the Seventh Congressional District COM
prised of the counties of La Crosse. jackson.
Monroe Clark, Vernon, Juneau, Adams and
Sauk to succeed John j. Eseh. whose term Of
office expires the 4th day of March. A.DI9l9
candidate for Member of Assembly for
the county of Vernon to succeed Clarence H.
Carter, whose term o. office will expire on
the first Monday of January, A. ID. 1918.
candidate for State Senator for the 3Ist
Senatorial District comprised of the counties
of Jackson. Monroe and Vernon, to succeed
j. Henry Bennett, whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday of January -D19Ie
candidate for Sheriff to succeed Perry
Cowden, whose term of Office will expire on
the first Monday in January, A. d. 1919
A candidate for County Clerk to succeed
Berle Moore. whose term of Office viii expire
ON the first Monday of January A. D. t9l9.
A candidate for Register of Deeds to succeed
Thos. o. Mork. whose term of office will
pire the first Monday of January "A D19f9.
A candidate for County Treasurer TO sue
coed Amund Belland, whose term of office wild
expire on the first Monday of January, a.
d. 1919.
candidate for Clerk Of the Court to
coed Chas- p. White, whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday of January, A.
ID. 1919.
coed Charles ]. Smith, whose term of office
will expire on the first Monday of January.
A. ID. 1919.
A candidate for Surveyor to succeed Alex
Ristow, whose term of Office will expire on the
first Monday of January, A. D. 1913
candidate for Coroner to succeed Fred R.
Ghode. whose term of Office win expire on the
FIRST Monday of January, A. d 1919.
Given under my hand and official seal at
the court house in the city of Viroaua, this
18th day of July. A. d. 1913
BERLIE MOORE. County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
The Jox of Living

To enjoy life we must have good
health. No one can reasonably hope
to get much real pleasure out of life
when his bowels are clogged good
Share of the time and the poisons
that should be expelled are absorbed
into the system, producing headache
and indigestion A few doses of
Chamberlain's Tablets will move the
bowels, strengthen the digestion and
give yoHIa chance to realize the real
joy of living. Try it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
STAR PROGRAM

Bargain prices at the Star Wednesday
Thursday and Friday. Children under IL SC
war tax.
WEDNESDAl-Tom Nix staring in Cupid.
Round Up Fox feature Of the Golden West
THURSDAY and FRlDAY-Tayior Hoime.
IN hnGgies OF ked Cap Special-kleine fea.
ture Of an Englishman's experience In the pilf
west. Laeshs. ehESkies. giggles.-taken from
the saturday Evening Pest story
SAIlk1Af snd SUNDAY-Theda Bara II
night. ioe-26c.
sComi1grAugusi I and s-.The Unbelieyer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
Egg Clearance Cards

An order from the Federal and
state food administrator every dealer
and shipper must candle eggs before
they are offered to the buying public.
This order is imperative. The Cen
sor prints these official cards and will
furnish them on application at SLIGO
per 100. Telephone or send your or
ders by mail, which will be promptly
attended to.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
WANT TORNADO INSURANCE?

The Wisconsin Tornado insurance
company has made an enviable rec
ord during its whole existence. A
$4,000 policy has cost ONLY $3.50 for
the last Eve year period. This COM
pany has over $4,000, 10000 now in
force, distributed in over 40 different
counties In Wisconsin, with over $780,
10000 around Viroqua. This CONF
pany is managed by FARMERS MU-
TUAL FIRE INSURANCE MEN who
are reliable, honest, efficient and just
in settling losses, and understand the
mutual insurance business.
F. w. ALEXANDER, Local Agt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
DoINGs OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Viroqua, Wis, July 2, 1913
Regular meeting of the common COUNSEL call
ed to order by the mayor. Members gLcsent.
Aldermen Larson, Anderson, Nelson, Thomp-
son and Knutson.
Minutes of previous meeting read and APP
proved. The following accounts were read,
approved by the finance committee and upon
motion allowed. Roll call of membans all vet-
ing aye.
Day labor on Streets and Water: A. c.
Hook 50. Sam lie Page 50, Simon Glenn sI0.S0,
7. b. Smell S2O.4O. 7. n. Beaver for three cul-
,verts S6I2.50. STANDARD Oil Co. $50 gal. Per-
inch packing s4.O3- Tractor repairs $7.z5.
Upon Motion council adjourned.
e. J. OLDER. City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
NOTICE TO DESTROY NoxIous WEEDS

To Land Owners of the Town of Webster:
Notice is hereby given TO each and every
person owning or renting land in the Town
Of Webster that you are hereby notified to des-
troy ail nOxious weeds your premises and
including the highway through your farm (See-
ton I4S0. Laws of wisconsin,
This notice insludes Canada thistle Six
DAYS sitter the publication of this notice you
are eabject to a fine of $500 for each day
thereafter during which such neglect shall
continue.
Dsted this 9Th day Of Jaly. 1915.
W. NJ. TURNER,
Weed Commissioner. Webster.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
To Those Desiring to Enter the County
Training School

The ensuing years work IN the
County Teachers Training school Will
open August 20. Students who have
had one year or more of high school
work may enter this school. Make
your application to the principal as
soon as convenient.
A.E. SMITH, Prin., Niroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
STATE OF WISCONSIN !
County of Vernon

l. Berlie Moore. Clerk of the said county of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Is true copy of a primary election notice
served upon me by the secretary of state of
the state of Wisconsin. and now on file in my
office.
Dated this 18th day of July, A. d. isIs-
BERLIE MOORE. County Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
MONEY TO 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 SITS, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
sncIAI rnR ms RED CRoSS

A box social for the benefit Of the Red Cross
under the auspices Of the kickapoo young
peoples society will be held at the a 3.
Christensen home near Pine Knob Saturday
evening. July 20th. Ladies bring boxes Al
are cordially invited to attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17

Governor Philip has sent letter
to the sheriff of every county urging
the full enforcement of the commit
ment law relating to the employment
of prisoners in jails. The governor
says that the shortage of labor de-
mands that every person, even though
he be IN jail, be given useful employ
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
ATTENTION MEMBERS

Tbs County Bee-Keepers, Association viii
held business meeting Of inpOrtouee at the
Farmers Bank in VirOQua. next Saturday.
July 20, at one o'clock. All members ana
Others interested in bee eulture are invited to
J. A. DoERR. President.
l. E. CASS. Secretary,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
IS LIGHT PROPERTY GAIN
EQUALIZATION OF THE CITY is
COMPLETED
FOotings Snow Small Increase in Our
Wealth-Realty Greatly Ex-
ceeds Personal Property

The city board of equalization had
practically no friction in adjusting
the property. valuations as brought to
the members by Assessor Schroeder.
Only three OF four persons appeared
or were summoned before the board
to kick" on assessment values as
passed up to them by Mr.. Schroeder.
The complete list as. passed upon is
as follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
THIS is IMPORTANT TO TOWN
AND COUNTY FOLK
Free Delivery

Hereafter the Fred Eckhart Com
pauy will make deliveries of flour,
feed, etc, in the city on Wednesday
ana 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, 1918-07-17

The Censor is in receipt of French News
papers. the first publication received from one
of our boys since they went over" Battal-
ion Sergeant Major Elmer Davis is the one
TO whom We acknowledge this favor. On the
margin of one he writes; we. at present,
occupy a sector of front line trenches, but
expect relief soon. These French papers are
sent TO US daily by the Red Cross, which is
doing wonderful work everywhere. l an o.
n. One of the papers sent is the STARS and
Stripes" an American paper printed in France.
also the Chicago Tribune. Paris edition. They
contain full and accurate news of the war and
general newssummary of affairs in the United
States. The STARS and Stripes" is the 'off-
eiai newspaper of the American Expeditionary
Forces in France
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
COAL COAL


Don't think because it is warm now
that it win be in December. Coal is
moving now. Get it while you can.
L. c. BOYLE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17

Msre than So. zoe. 600 have been expended
during the past six months under direction Of
the construction division of the army in max
ing additions and improvements to camps and
cantonments. This sum does not include the
cost of additions to the hospital equipments
or the improvements made at other army sta
tions. Liberty theatres have been erected at
all national army cant0nments. Each of these
theatres has average inelOsed seating ca
pacity of 1900. Theatres and amusement halls
have been erected also in the National Guard
camps and at other points where troops are
in training.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17

ITO THE many friends of the insti-
Il tuition whose kindly concern and
loyal patronage through past years
has made possible the success of the
business, Mr.. Sauer wishes to express
his appreciation and to express the
hope that the pleasant relationship of
the past may be continued into the flu
ture. Fellowship in Fair Dealing is
the ideal of this store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17

The gain in real estate over last
year is $50, 500; in personal property
the loss is 81, $50, making net increase
over the 1917 equalization of $56, PAT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17

Here points you may want to know
Our boys in France are on latitude Just
about the same Lake Superior. and they are
exactly a quarter of the way around the world
from When are eating dinner they are
eating supper. At D. m. here il is midnight
over there. and when sleeping sOundIy
at midnight. they Just getting out of bed
for n day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
MANTRD

WANTED-By the Wisconsin, Civil Service
Commission men and women at attendants
(earetakers of patieRtsl at state hospitals for
insane and feeble minded Entrance salary
tsr men S3S and maintenance, with increase
to S45: for women SIS and maintenance, with
increase to $50. For application blanks adj
dress Wisconsin Civil Service Commission,
Madison, Wisconsin, 20-10-e.o.w.
WANTED-A girl to do general homework.
Apply in person address Mrs. Max Roman,
Viroaua. ss 1872
wANTEn.- Capable spec
ialtY man far WISCONSIN, Staple line on New
and exceptional terms. Vacancy now. At
traetiSe eem mission contract. S35 weekly for
expenses. Gillette. 3062s Carlin Bldg, Cleve-
land. Ohio.
WANTED have bay mare and colt, one
Of Vernon's get, to trade for fresh COW,
brood with pigs, spring pigs, good
sound work mare of dark gray roam color,
around i200 pounds. l will be at home every
day except Sunday. o. S. OLSON, lock box
1870, Viroqua, Wis, residence at court house
rock. 2S-2
WANTED-OId false teeth. Don't matter
If brokeR. We pay up to SIS per set. Also
cash for cid gold. silver and broken jewelry.
Check sent by return mail. Goods held 10
days fer sender's approval of offer. MAJ
er's Tooth Speciality, Dept. A. 2007 5 9Th ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa. 25r6-s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17

IT is very desirable that the finan-
Il cial affairs of the old firm be adj
justed and the new order of things to
start with clean slate, so Mr.. Sauer
would much appreciate settlement of
all outstanding accounts at your ear
Hest convenience.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
LOST AND ROUND

LoST--In viroaua. Thursday last. "a ladies'
lsyaliere. Finder kindly leave at Censor Office
F0UND-A sum of money. Owner
have same by proving property at the Censor
Office. 29-I
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17

Leon Bailey, who enlisted in the mechanical
Department. af the army and went TO Madison
fer instruction, is home, having received his
discharge ewing to defect in his feet. Leon
has been determined to get into some branch
of ths array; he has offered his services several
bOrO Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
WANTED

z wANTED-Fa take school girls to beard.
at opening Of fall term. Mrs. John G. Watson
81 East Terhune St. City. 2s-2"
. WANTED want to buy about two dozen
Barred Plymouth Rock Puiiets. Also have a
second hand barber chair for sale. Write to
Box l6. YirOqua- 2s-l*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17
Change in Firm

THE firm of SAUER HARDWARE
Il Co. has experienced a change
Mr.. Hartje retiring from the firm and
Mr.. Sauer becoming sole proprietor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17

Compare the high prices about which we
Americans are grumbling with current prices
IN conquered Belgium. as announced by the
the prices OF commodities. when they could be
secured, last April: Coffee $3.50 TO S6.40 per
pound. sugar 3sc. butter SASS. tea SIC. rice
Sl.3s. soap 50, potatoes ISc, meat Sl.37, bacon
S2.Zs. lard S2.s3, cheese sl.6i. eggs Si.56 per
dozen, peas SIPS per pound. coal S23 a ton.
thread soc a spool, cheap stockings So a pair,
boots SIS a pair, cloth $I2 yard.
When considering these prices, remember
that Germany burned l0.o0e homes in the first
four weeks Of the invasion. killed 5000 civilians
and has since taken practically everything of
value from homes. churches and other build.
irgs. has taken three billion dollars, which cor.
responds to q levy of As billion on America
and has depOrted TO Germany $4,000 of the
able-bodied men who might be helping to keen
down the prices at home.
In recent issue of the Censor il was stated
that no young man under the age Of eighteen
would be accepted in any branch Of the army
service. a living, active. foreeful young fell
low In the hesh and bone personally confront.
ed Us last Saturday TO tell US that there are
certain exceptions. The young fellow is or.
lando Stevlngsen. son Of Mr. and Mrs ID. o.
Stevhngson Of Chasebutg, between the ages
Of seventeen and eighteen. who was accepted
N the artillery at Camp Robinson last Wed.
nesday. He was home on a FIVE DAYS fur.
iouEh clad in the khaki. as proud as a seas.
oned warrior. He q former Viroqus
school boy. He has been two or three fine.
rejected for service account of his youth,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-17

DR. Chase. dentist, office in Ma
tional Bank building. Phone 80.