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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
1HE ORGANS
MAGIC MAGIC SELL 81 ELL
Picturesque European Custom "f Dairy
Organ Res3taIs a Fasorttc Resort
for Traveicrs.

No musical instrument can so up
lyift and inspire The soul Of man p2
tho powes OF it's tone rs the organ
I'm Europe before the war the Gus
Ex tom prevailed in many cities ana, IL
may even now. Of dtaly free organ
Esxecitals being given ia churches ~
k4las regular orEanigt Al sofnn ie&al1r
6shOt,r These relslfaf}s &4ert osteE attr
Blended by hundreds ~ persons 3ron
syaYyinx walks Of life The comTF=4
RHfcIas- N y--4--ss hilc var.e +t4 selection
Eaffordea mental refreshtneul and con
ontantis, served 70 educate the musical
H4aste of the local communities an
(which the organ concerts were heiro
In the above connection letter
kWritten from Europe some hfiy year
Eaaxo by Or. Bellows aud published
Es1Aere al the time in daily newspaper
- OF pertinent interest kte ~ro'N
Es4hus: t1.nccrne Is as Cathonc ~
Inricb Is Protestant. found the
Eiold cathedral throneea with "oIx
lssla1tuper. A. seven IN the morning ef
s.rn Ordinary week day. There must
&haye been as many as thirty priests
in the service, The Fital'y
~ the church Is Indicated i1y mag d
E1I6cent organ four years old. which
#nnuals in power and purity any / ever
II wa built ia Lucerne by
ESaaax. Ii Is PLAYED twice every DAY
fEl4 an hour and furnishes a 1AVof"s
RNWoort tor travellers
IN IT stumbled into the church first
Na4 the very hour the organ was be
EHns exhibited. and with no knowledge
Enf its rnerts. and of course without
~ specfal expectations But the
Rs,Sh OF the lttie audience showed
sXlnat ,ornethIug musical was going
fana- and IL required only a few min
ENfex to hxine me wholly under the
Eu,Nu of the most magical stops that
IT had ever listened to,
g;s ,..v,... ,.sa,,er ro,,na after q second
~ a vary ereat one
[SSIs.. 80 rrr,..n trsaIf uyas wonderful
|S +asa areear,s, ,n5er~tood perfectly
s% ~ a,nqb1, 81 undertaking only
he rnnfd dn wff1i entire quo
r.. r.,..<., ~ ~ f7,u ors.a,,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

tuition of life insurance. which has
had its fullest development in the
United States, in times OF peace, and
which was founded primarily on the
assumption that its millions of policy
holders would be following peaceful
pursuits, nevertheless by its inherent
strength and financial adaptahility has
been able SO readily to respond to the
economic needs of our country and, its
allies when the strain OF war is
upon us .~-.-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
INSURANCE MONEY GOES
INTO MANY FARM LOANS
Companies Find That Vast Sans Have
Been Flowing Into Important
Agricultural Sections
HELPS TOWARD WAR PROGRAM
Enables Farmers To Increase prfMuc
ton mt Time When importance OF
Food Output is OF Greater Con-
Germ

New York. Aug IS In taking
stock OF their investments under war
time conditions, the life insurance
companies find that largely increas-
ed proportion of their reserve funds
is flowing into the leading agricultural
sections Of the United States. where
fhe farmers are making huge addi~
lions ~ the production OF the food
stuffs so vitality needed by this coun-
try and its allies
Concurrentfy with this great ac-
tivity in financing the farming sec
tons has come a decided falling on
~ the amount Of life insurance money
loaned on city property Where there
was Il net increase OF nearly 5000
oed 600 III the farm mortgage loans
Of these companies during 1915 and
1876 their city real estate loans show
a decrease of $4,000, geo. In addition
20 the net increase in farm loans In
this two-year period. new farm loans
TO the amount of $500, 600. 900 also
were made during the first nine
months of 49, i--aet-iHer east. for
this later period cannot be computed
until statistics as TO the matured
mortgages, etc. that were paid off, are
available.
These and other original statistics
Just com pite0 concerning necessary
read ustrnents In the investment. of life
insurance policy holders funds un-
der conditions created by the world
war are discussed In report sub
nitted today 10 tho life insurance COM
pautes Of the country by Manager Geo.
r. Wight. OF the Association Of Life
insurance Presidents, This report
states that ~ per cent Of the life in
surance farm mortgage money is loan
ed in nineteen states in the West and
South that are furnishing three
fourths Of the bulk of~ TIE countrys
staple food production
Relation OF Loans to War.
TN thu belief says the report.
that such data would be helpful in
tnphasizlng The value of the institu
lion NJ life Insurance to our nation
in war ana in illustrating especially
lis helpfuiness in the production Of
foodstums through its Investments. the
life insurance com panies OF this coun-
try were rcaae<ed some time since by
the Association Of Life Insurance
Presidents tu furnish statistics con-
corning their real estate mortgage
-------+ f1r- compilation
which dealt Win the situation at the
end IL 1914 The, companies were
as r<ed In particular. 10 ssegregate from
such mortgages he portion solely de-
voted TO the development OF agricul-
ture; that Is. the farm loans. The re-
Spouse TO this appeal for cooperation
was generous and widespread In re-
porting back 10 the com panies the as
Soclation herewith submits a compiia-
ton covering the further and more re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

cent experience Of companies owning
standing mortgages held by life in
surance companies,
THE decade ending with 1al4 show
ed some noteworthy changes In the
character or lnvestinenEs hetd 10y the
American life insurance companies
for the maturity OF obligations of
policy holders Chief among these
was the remarkable increase in the
amount of real estate mortgages
these being more than third of the
entire assets held, as Contrasted with
one-fourth ten years before During
the two-year period following-that
is, 1915 and 1916--these real estate
mortgage loans, on both farm and
city property, increased from Sl,706.
100000 to 1882, 900. 900.
Farm Mortgages Grow.
During the same two year period :,
continues the rport. the life insur-
ance companies increased their farm
mortgages in round figures from sos
millions to 845 millions, a net increase
of 100 millions. The rate of increase
for this two-year period for farm
mortgage loans is 20 per cent The
rate of increase of all assets Of life
companies for the same period is -
per cent. II is seen. therefore. that
farm MORTGAGE loan Investments Of
life insurance companies have recently
increased about two and one-half
times as much as tho concurrent rate
of increase Of their assets generally
During the same period there was a
two per cent rcduction--twentv mil
lion dolars--in the amount Of money
loaned on real estate MORTGAGES on
other than farm property,
An analysis OF the new data, there
/ lore' lhdlcates cFeaTiy' IN inns declded
! Change IN the character or thetr IN
Vesilnenls, tEal the American Ike IN
SuFahce companies nave peeh very
poslilNe factor IN the increase IN the
pioducli"h OF loodAluIis demanded hs
the c"haH lonS creafed by the "ofid
war anu iuflher' may lndicate
chahge IN thef investments OF a'per-
maneht character. As their real
estate mon tsaee loans amount 10
nearly Two hlllion dollars, or more
MAN one mira 81 IN" total secuflties
helo TOT the maturity OF opilgalonsY
10 PohCyholdefs' inns fead)ostment
mas a real slshlncahce IN The economic
progress OK the country me change
noted IS 'he very diSlhct trend from
Guy feai estate n1oftsase loans 10 farm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

N Norfoik. va. Aug. 81 Members Of
Iha new council met Informally yes-
Deday afternoon 70 discuss the bond
Z be required Oh the city manager
2ter soue discussion it was decided
At the amouut Of The bond should
III 6xed al $4,000. Captain Mayo
1o&ded ever the meeting and Mr.
AbnSEer Has present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

CARTS0 for "a years, having BEGUN
" II old At the Il
to
att ever ncea
at last, No Smiles
present When he As months old
he
n potoploys The illustration
Of
frsto OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
DoINGs OF THE CITY COUNCIL

VirOQua, Wis, June 4th, 1915.
Regular meeting of the common council call
ed to order by the mayor. Members present,
Aldermen Anderson, Rogers, Larson. Thomp-
son, Nelson and Knudson.
Minutes of previous meeting read and ap-
proved The following accounts were read.
approved by the finance committee and upon
motion allowed. Roll call of members all vot-
ing ave.
The financial report of the city treasurer
was read. approved, and ordered placed on
file showing a balance on hand of SI6,9O6.77.
A petition of 7. b. Potts for license to run
four pool tables read. and upon motion
of Alderman Nelson and seconded by Alder
man Anderson the petition was granted to
Mr.. Potts to run four pool tables in the
Dyson building upstairs.
IL was moved by Alderman Rogers and
seconded by Alderman Anderson that the city
advertise for bids for standard cement curb
and gutter Main ST.. from South St,
south on both sides of the street to the south
limits of the city. Motion carried.
A motion by Alderman Nelson and Sec
Ond by Alderman Larson that at the time
bids he advertised for cement curb and gutter
en- Decker ST., from Main St. TO East Ave,
for both sides of the street; motion carried.
roll call all voting aye.
Accounts: Wis.-Minn. Light & Power Co..
S365.65, Standard Oil Co. S55.94, Smith Hdw.
Co. sI037, o. E. Davis S32.i5. Robert Parker
sI7.24, Oscar Buchanan $50. A. C. Hook Sl0.50,
T. Il. Smell $3.50, Sam LePage sI4.40, Geo.
Reed S13.75, Joseph Reed $3.50, Simon Glenn
$1,000.
Upon Motion council adjourned.
Z. J. OLDER, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
WISCONSIN,S RECORD

Wisconsin's quota on the third Lib
erty loan was $45, 100000. Wiscon-
sins subscriptions to the Liberty loan
were $50, O02 600 or about las per cent
of the quota. There may be further
increases shown when the complete
figures are in.
Wisconsin's percentage is the high
est of any northwestern state except
Iowa, which over-subscribed by 81
per cent.
Wisconsin's war record will be writ
ten in bold letters in history, and it
will be record of loyalty proven by
achievement, notwithstanding the
black eve LaFollette has given the
state on the loyalty score.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
WAR DEBTS

Tabulations Of figures as to the
newly created waf debts of the ma
tons issued by the Federal Reserve
Board show that the total is now over
one hundred and eleven billions. OF
this sum about $4,000, 100000 repre-
sents the debts of the allied nations,
leaving nearly $4,000, 100000 to the
Central Powers. The expense of the
Ally Powers are also probably in
creasing more rapidly than those of
the enemy. Thus it is costing US near
ly twice as much to hold back the Hun
as he is spending in his attack. If it
costs ten times as much it must and
will be done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
APPLICATIONS FOR bids

FOR CEMENT CURB AND GUTTER
The city Of Viroqua asks for bids for cement
Curb and Gutter. via: Beginning at South
Street in said city and extended South on both
sides of Main Street to the City limits on the
south. For Curb s inches to 10 inches deep
and feet gutter. Contractor to furnish all
material and labor, and bid to be submitted
to the city on the goth of June 1918.
Also bids for standard cement curb and
gutter from Main Street east on Decker TO
East Avenue, the curb TO conform TO the lay
of the ground and the gutter to be 3 feet
wide except where the gutter is now laid.
which gutter is to be extended to be when
finished feet wide, on both sides of the
street. Bids to be submitted 10 the city June
goth, 1918.
A certified check of e of each bid must
accompany each bid; check TO be returned TO
the successful bidder on acceptance of bid
by city. The city reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. Bids should be presented in
person on the above date.
E. ]. OLDER. City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
Chronic Consultation

Perhaps you have never thought of
it, but this disorder is due to a lack
of moisture in the residual matter of
the food. If you will drink an abund-
ance of water, eat raw fruits and take
lots of outdoor exercise, you may be
able eventually to overcome it en-
tirely. In the meantime use the most
mild and gentle laxatives. Strong
and harsh cathartics take too much
water out of the system and make
a bad matter worse. Chamberlain's
Tablets are easy and pleasant to take
and most agreeable in effect. Give
them a trial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
FoR DISTRICT ATroRNEY

To the Voters of Vernon County:
L have been a resident of Vernon county
for thirty-seven years, a prsctieing attorney
thirty-fwo years, and have all that time stood
for every principle that tended to the moral,
social, educational. political and financial up
hft OF the community, state and nation at
large, as my best judgment dictated.
Last summer l was hOnOred BY the ap-
pointment OF Government appeal Agent for
the county in all draft matters, and am serv-
ing absolutely without compensation. during
the war. 1t is thought by many, best ac-
gaainted with conditions, that the District
Attorneyship and Government Appeal Agent
should be combined in the same person, for
the better administration of both.
Yielding to this opinion. l have consented
to again become candidate for the Office
Of District Attorney. and hereby announce
such decision. thank you for past favOrs
and future consideration.
Most respectfully yours, c. J. SMITH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
THEY HAVE COME-NOW FIGHT

Many times during the past year
have men who were not anxious to
fight the Hun in France said that if
the Germans ever came to this coun-
try that then they would fight, but to
go three thousand of miles to get at
him did not suit their ideas of war
fare.
Well, the Huns have come! Now
fight! They came two weeks ago.
and destroyed several vessels off the
Atlantic coast before it was learned
that the submarines were on this side
of the ocean.
The cry has been somewhat general
that while the fighting was three
thousand miles away this country was
in no danger. The Germans would
never get here to do damage. Now
that the Huns have come, those who
have expressed a willingness to fight
to defend our homes viii have the OPP
portunity to do so. The demonstra-
ton has brought the war home to the
people of this country who hardly
realized that we We're in war, the
fighting being so far away.
The fact that these submarines
have base of operations somewhere
upon this side of the Atlantic has
been demonstrated by the fact that
they are here in considerable num-
bers and have been able to remain
upon this side of the ocean for two
weeks
| During the course of a two-hour
speech in Viroqua during the last
presidential campaign, LaFollette
in his eagerness to capture the Ger
man-Ameriean vote, secuted the idea
that a fighting force could be brought
from Germany to interfere with our
cities or our people. He labored long
and loud to convince his hearers that
the war cry against the Kaiser was
far-cry of the purchased press
the enemies of the people" and the
war profteers."
We doubt if ne has changed his
| judgment yet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
The Doctor Away From Home When
Most Needed

People are often very much disap-
pointed to find that their family ply
sicain is away from home when they
most need his services. Diseases like
pain in the stomach and bowel, collie
and diarrhoea require prompt treat
ment, and have in many instances
proven fatal before medicine could be
procured or a physician summoned.
The right way is to keep at hand a
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy. No physician
can prescribe a better medicine for
these diseases. By having it in the
house you escape much pain and suf-
fering and all risk. Buy it now; it
may save life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
FOR COUNTY TREAsURER

TO Inc NOters OF vernon county:
My party and the people have conferred
upon me the favor of an election to the Office
OF county treasurer for six years when my
present term ends. | appreciate sincerely this
consideration on their part. No other person,
upto this time, having announced purpose to
become candidate, has determined my at
ttude in again standing for the favor of a
denomination. If chosen at the primary and
election, | pledge my entire time, and all the
ability | possess. to the discharge of the duties
of the place. Very truly yours,
AMUND BELLAND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
CHURCH NOTES


Services in Viroqua next Sunday at 10 $50,
at West Coon Prairie at 2:30, English SER
vices in Readstown at s.
Boz Olson. Carl Berg and Ed. Wig at the
home of the latter this Friday afternoon, the
14th. Cateehumus meet in church Saturday
"0'"'E a. CHRIsT1AS CHURCH
Church at study 10. There will be no morn
ing service next Sunday on account of the
South West District Convention. c. e. at
800. Evening service at s 100. sermon, Fight
ing q Good Fight" No midweek service on
account of the Training School commencement.
CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday school at 10. preaching at II. theme,
What We Are Fighting for in the Present
War" The first of a series of war sermons.
The Rev. Frank Newhall White. ID. ID. of
Chicago will deliver address in the church
Monday evening. June 18th, subject :
Am erican Missionary Work in the South
The public is invited TO come and hear this
HoFSTEADs CHARGE
Communion services in NirOaua at le:5O
and regular services in Zion at $500. The
kleppe Thursday afternoon this week.
DANIELS CIRCUIT, SToDDARD
Sunday. June l6:-Stoddard at IL 100 and
see: Oak Ridge Hall at case patriotic
address will be delivered by request. Let all
come and hear this. A Red Hot speech will
be heard. Give Daniel hearing.
RAMBERG'S CHARGE
English services at West Prairie next Sun
day.
METHODIST CHURCH
The June division of the Methodist aid viii
serve supper Thursday. June Is, from ) to4.
Price 25c. Everyone cordially invited.
RAMBERG'S CHARGE
The Bad AK ladies society viii meet at
Mrs. Alfred TryggestRd's June 20.
JACOBS0N'S CHARGE
The aid society viii Be entsrtsIned jane
Forum at the home Of the latter.
FINSTAD'S CHARGE
Services in kiekapOo next Sunday at II.
Lunch 10 follow. Immediately after lunch
dedication Of service tag in honor of the boys
from the congregation who are in the army.
District Attorney NJ. r. Manson Of Crawford
county and Judge Alvin B. Peterson and Pas
tor Finstad. viii deliver addresses.
South kickapoO ladies aid viii meet with
Mrs. I. 7. Tollefson on Thursday. June 20.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
Still at the Old Lob

I wish it understood that am do
ing all kinds of tailoring and cleaning
at my place east of the Censor Office.
Possibly a misunderstanding may
have occurred when / offered to sell
my building. N. A. Swiggum, Tailor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
FOR CLERK Op THE COURT

To the voters of Vernon County, Wisconsin,
Approaching your support Of two years ago
l again come before you a candidate for
Clerk of Court of Vernon county, subject to
the action of the Republican Party, at the
primary, September 3rd, 1918.
Your support will be appreciated.
Respectfully, A. ID. HELGESON.
Coon Valley. Nav 20. 1918
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
: irst publication June 5, 1873.
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice TO Prove Will and Notice TO creditors
STATE OF WISCONSIN. VERNON COUN

Tf COURT-IN PROBATE.
IN re estate of Henry Common deceased
Notice is hereby given that at the general
term of said court TO be held on the LIST
Tuesday Of October A. D. 1918. at the Court
House in the City Of Viroqua County of YER
non and State Of Wisconsin. there viii be
heard. considered and adjusted. all claims
against said Henry CoEnor deceased
And notice is hereby given. that all such
claims for examination and allowance must
be presented TO said county court at the Court
House in the City Of ViroQua IN said county
and state. or before the lst day Of October,
4 y. 1918 or be barred.
Dated June (. 1913.
By the Court, d. o. Mahoney, County Judge
Proctor < Proctor Attorneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
FOR COUNTY CLERk

10 Inc voters OF the County:
l am fully mindful and appreciative of the
hon0rs and responsibilities Vernon County Re-
pubiicans and voters have conferred upon me
in the past. If it is their will / am ready to
continue as their servant. | am therefore a
candidate for denomination at the primaries
in September.
Soliciting your support, | am
Very truly your, BERLIE MOORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMTS
FOR STATE SENATOR

To the Voters of the 31st Senatorial District
Having served one term in the senate
which covered two regular and two special
sessions. and having endeavored to the best
OF my ability TO represent the people of the
district, | desire to announce that am 4
candidate for denomination and reelection
IL my services have proven reasonably salts
factory TO the people, ! shall appreciate their
further valuable support at the September
primary. Appreciative of your past support
/ am. Very truly your,
j. HENRY BENNETT, Senator 3Ist Dist
Viroqua, Wisconsin. June u. 1918.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
FOR MEMBER on AssF,,RI.y

Ia the voters OF Vernon COUNTY:
Two years ago you nominated and elected
me to represent y0n-i in the lower house of the
state legislature. Then / was firm for a re-
dnetion in public expense and lower taxation,
and ] still stand squarely on that platform.
My legislative votes directed and will
be in the future If nominated and reelected.
Other important reforms will be considered in
the campaign and at the session. to which
pledge nay cooperation. Very truly,
CLARENCE II. CARTER.
Readstown, June I2 1918
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
First publication June ). 1878.
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice % Prove WI and Notice to Creditors
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT.
VERNON COUNTY-IN PROBATE.

STATE Of WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT,
VERNON COUNTY-IN PROBATE.
In re estate of Pauline j. Rogers. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that at the general
term Of said court to be held on the LIST
Tuesday Of July. A. D. 1918, at the Court
House in the City Of Viroqua County of
Vernon and State of Wisconsin, there viii be
heard and considered, the application Of H.
Z Packard TO admit TO probate the last VIII
and testament Of Pauline J. Rogers, late of
the City Of Viroqua IN said county. deceased.
and for the appointment of executor tor
administrator with will annexedl
Notice IS hereby further given, that at the
general term Of said court &c be held at said
Court House. on the Ist Tuesday Of November
A D. 1918, there viii be heard, considered
and adjusted, all claims against said Pauline
J. Rogers deceased
And notice IS hereby further given, that all
such claims for examination and allowance
must be presented to said county court at the
Court House in the City Of viroqua in said
county and state or before the End day
of November A D. 1918 or be barred.
Dated June 5. 1918.
By the Court. d. o. MakORsy. County Judge
Proctor Proctor and c. w. Graves At
torneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
In New and Better Quarters

Attorney J. Henry Bennett desires
to announce that he has removed his
Offices to larger quarters, on the sec
ond floor of the new Farmers Bank
building, Viroqua, where he may be
found all days of the week excepting
Sunday. 3S-tf