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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26

office, Miss Maud Neprud, has demon
strated her ability and fixed purpose
to give the schools and educational
forward move her best efforts, and
her thorough equipment is acknowl-
edged. Conceding these facts, then
there is no warrant for the effort to
supplant her without giving her a
customary second term, whereas we
have in the past permitted men to hold
the place continuously from dozen
to a score of years each.
Things That Need Correcting
The Censor has perused a letter, or
circular, that is in circulation which
sets out in a prejudicial light sever
al propositions that are unfair,
made by the person who prepared the
same without knowledge of the facts,
or is purposely issued to mislead
voters.
l. 1t says: 1.-The present incumbent
has interested herself in a bill in the
state legislature which will increase
her salary to 50 800 per year"
What is the truth? To the person.
al knowledge of the writer similar
bill has been introduced in past years
but got nowhere, and we hope the pres
ent one will also fail, because we be-
lieve the people have duty and a
right to fix the salaries of their local
servants, and it should be no concern
of the legislature. If the present bill
should become a law il could not eff
feet the salary of the present county
superintendent or any person now
seeking to succeed her. for the bill
specifically provides that a salary al
III L. l.
county board shall not be interfered
with. Our county board fixed the sal
airy last fall for the new term com
mencing next July. The amount fixed
is $500.
2. $500 daily expense for automo-
bile for supervising terchers." The
fact is that neither the salary nor ex-
penseOf supervising teachers cost Yer
non county one penny. The state
pays the entire expense. The super
vising teachers were an established
feature of our county education before
Miss Neprud became superintendent!
The letter or circular above mem
toned is composed of other prejudi-
cial and unfair statements on a par
with the two cited quotations. We
do not believe the fathers and mothers
of Vernon county desire to give en-
dorsement to such manifestly unfair
methods, and the Censor directs at
tention to them only because it be-
lieves in the square deal. Such tao
tics should find no place in a campaign
which has to do with the sacred cause
of education.
1t is possible that some people have
been induced or consented to circulate
this prepared letter without knowledge
Of the accuracy of its contents, or the
possibility that il is libelons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
wILL HOLD SPECIAL SESSION
County Board to Convene at Court
House on April 10

A sufficient rumber of members
petitioned County Clerk Moore to send
out calls for a special session of the
county board to convene on Thursday.
April 10. 1t seems that the report of
the special road committee appointed
at the last session can be received and
sanctioned by no other authority than
the board itself. The special call pur-
pose is as follows;
To receive and consider the report of the
determination of the County State Road and
Bridge Committee. to whom referred the
petition of the citizens of the towns of Chris
tians and Coon for the laying out of a public
highway running in north-westerly direction
from the village of Westhy. and forming
part Of the county trunk highway. and acting
upon the same and taking the necessary steps
TO open up the said highway, IL laid out and
put the same ia shape fer public travel and
for the purpose OF transacting such ether bush
ness may legally come before said meeting.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
MET WITH SEVERE LIFE INJURY
StOddard Man Loses Right Hand in
Power Saw Accident

One of the most cruel accidents it
has come to the Censor to chronicle
happened to Mr.. Charles Prindle of
Stoddard, at the farm home of Elon
Marshall near Red Mound, last Thurs
day. With his power machine Mr..
Prindle was doing saving By some
accident he came in contact with the
rapidly revolving blades and his good
right hand was completely severed at
the wrist before he realized what had
happened. Mr.. Prindle received first
aid and was hurried to Lacrosse for
treatment. This is a severe blow and
the many friends of Mr. Prindle and
his family sympathize with them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
(The above political advertisement is writ
and authorized by the candidate.)
-Alabastine at Towner's..


Suits, coats, capes, and dolmans
being received every day at Rogers.
&C. w. Hanson bought of Henry
Huschka his fine registered Shorthorn
sire.
Our suits are made of all wool
best quality mems wear serge, colors
Burgundy, Belgium, tan reindeer black
and navy. Rogers.
The SpringvilIe NJ. E. aid society
will serve dinner as usual on election
day, April l, at the church parlors.
We are exclusive agents in Viro-
qua for the celebrated W. T. Pomeroy
Comstock Spanish tobacco seed Sur
enson & Dahl.
AT the Farmers Store is the only
place in Viroqua that you can get the
celebrated w. T. Pomeroy Spanish
Comstock tobacco seed.
You want the best tobacco seed,
of course. Then get w. T. Pomeroy's
celebrated Spanish Comstock tobacco
seed, sold exclusively in Viroqua by
Surenson & Dahl
-Georgette and crepe de chine
waists in new spring shades and styles
at Suite & Tate's.
New dolmans, suits and coats
every few days at Suttle & Tate's.
We invite you to call and see them.
The Beavers viii meet in regular
session Wednesday evening, March 2.
All members should try to be present.
The jewelry store of the late A.
P. Atwood will be kept open EVERY
AFTERNOON and great bargains can
be had till stock is all sold out. Sale
beginning March 26 Ethel Atwood.
The seasons newest styles in mil
linery just opened at Ethel Atwood's
shop. She will give you style in your
new hat, and put style in your old hat.
A large stock to select from.
Mrs. L. c. Norris wishes TO an
nounce that she has returned from
the city markets with bright fresh
stock of spring and summer millinery
and invites all her customers to call
and inspect the same
Mrs o. 7 .Batland of Hettinger,
North Dakota, spent a few days with
Brown and Ellefson families.
Miss Luna Costing has been very
i'll with influenza at the horne of her
aunt at Turtle Lake. Friends rejoice
to hear that she is improving.
just received a new assortment
of mems neckwear, in all the latest
shades. The Blue Front Store, Ellef-
son & johnson. 1872
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
TO BE QUIET CITY ELECTION
Few Candidates and Nothing of Vital
Interest

One scarcely realizes that on Tues
day next the annual municipal cleo
ton occurs, so quiet has been its APP
proaeh. No city officer is to be elect
ed except one justice and constable.
Geo. B. Fisher is called out to sue
coed himself ana has no opposition.
No nomination petition has been filed
for constable.
In the wards no one opposes Alder
man Martin Larsen for reelection in
the Second ward. In the First Alder
man Joe Deters and Roy Moore are
rivals. In the Third Perry l. McHen-
ry and John Weber are candidates.
Last spring supervisors were elect
ed for terms of three years.
The city has no part in the election
of county superintendent, so we miss
the animated contest the county pro-
per has staged.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
Becomes Practipedist

This city now has a Graduate Prac-
tipedist to look after the comfort of
its feet. Mr.. G.. A. Groves of Stoll &
Groves has just graduated and re-
ceived his diploma from the American
School of Practipedics, of Chicago.
Practipedics is the new science of
giving foot comfort in the shoe store
scientific shoe fitting and the
intelligent use and trained fitting of
the foot comfort devices invented by
DR.. VIM. NJ Scholl, the noted foot
specialist. Suffering from corns, bun
ions, callouses, weak arches, etc, will
not be INDUCED in from now on by
those who trade at Stoll & Groves
store.
No extra charge is made for this
foot comfort feature, it being a part
of the regular service which this store
will give to it's patrons in future.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
HORSES WANTED

HARRY LIGHT, old reliable
horse buyer, who has purchased
horses in Viroqua and vicinity
for a quarter of a century and
more, and established a reputa-
ton for square dealing,w will be in
Viola, April lst.
Readstown, April End.
He wants to buy horses for
Eastern Pennsylvania Farmers,
good sound blocky horses from
4 to z years old, weighing from
100 up. Also horses for New
York City markets. All horses
must be sound.
Bring in your top notch stuff
and Light will pay you the high
est prices the market affords.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
WHAT Of SCHOOL AFFAIRS
STATEMENTS THAT SHOULD BE
ANALYZED
Voters, Women and Men. Have an I'm
pOrtant Duty to Perform-COm-
mendatiOn for Good Work

Every parent should fully compre-
bend the impor .ance to their offspring
of the election of a county superin-
tendent of schools at next Tuesdays
election. The fact that 202 out of
2l3 persons now engaged in teaching
in our schools are women, should i'm
press upon all mothers the duty that
devolves upon them in school affairs.
And the fathers are no less interested
in the character of service accorded
their sons and daughters. Two years
ago, by heavy plurality, Vernon
county veered into the column of Wis
consin counties that has a very large
percentage of lady superintendent.
That the choice at that time has prov
en- the wisdom of the voters is not
questioned, for the encumbent of the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
MAUD
viroqus. Wis. February &c,
CIT ME- OFT

So you will remember TO send today for free
literature about the greatest colonization pros
ieet of its kind in the u. 5. and learn how TO
register and rich made-to-order dairy
farm.
1. Settler gets house, barn, COW, pigs. chick
ems. tools and seed he make
living from the start.
?. Only $3.50 deposit required on stock and
buildings.
g. No payment on land for 3 years.
e. Largest colony Of kind in u. s., over 800
taken farms to December LIST. 1918.
s. Greater opportunity that u. $. Home
stead. for settler gets buildings and
some stock.
g. This famous Liberty Colony" to be set
tied up in 1919. Hundreds will secure
these rich elay-loam dairy farms in the
remaining 10000 acres 20 be settled
this year. BE one of them.
Wisconsin Colonization Co., ID. f. Slack. Dist.
Sales Mgr..125 King Street, Madison, Wis. 1924
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
CANDIDATE FOR SUPERINTENDENT
TO rae MEN AND WOMEN VOTERS OF

7
Being unable at this time, because of my
present school duties TO make an extensive
personal campaign, l take this method of get
ting feN facts before the voters.
l arm asking for votes strictly upon my
qualifications for Office which l seek. Ny
professional training is as follows: ! am a
graduate of the common schools of the state.
an elementary graduate Of the River Fails
Normal. advance course graduate of the
Lacrosse Normal, and have attended the Col
lege of Education OF the University Of Chi
cage.
| have had fourteen years teaching expcr-
fence; Two years IN rural schools, four years
as principal of state graded schools and eight
years as supervising principal of high schools.
These recommendations show my as
a school man and my special fitness for the
Office which / seek.
B. F. Gilman, Ex-Couniy Superintendent of
Lacrosse county writes: Upright character
manly. Good l. and judgment in the com
munity. Makes friends and gets along well
with people. His appearance is in his favor.
Has had no difficulty in the four years he had
charge of the West Salem schools. Good
teaching class and excellent in general sue
a teacher
E. H. Brown of CashtoR; "He has all Of
the qualifications for excellent superintend-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
DUROC BREEDERS SOCIETY
FANCIERS OF THAT BREED
START SOCIETY
Jersey Breeders Association Also Hold
Their Annual Meeting and Election

A meeting of farmers interested in
the breeding of Duroc swine was held
at the Farmers Bank in Virodua on
Friday, March 81. Meeting was call
ed to order by County Agent Graf.
Melvin Stafslien and Selmer Neprud
were elected temporary chairman and
secretary. 1t was decided to name
the society "The Vernon County Du-
roc Breeders Association"
Selmer Neprud was elected presi-
dent, P. F. Graf, vice president and
secretary and Ross Jennings treasurer
Membership fee was set at S1.0O
"a year.
II. NJ. McClurg, Mike Stoehr and
Selmer Neprud were selected as adver-
Using committee. Said committee au-
thorized to get stationery and do any,
thing in the way of advertising to
further the breed.
Futurity Committee was elected to
solicit for Futurity, Walter McClurg
and Ross Jennings being chosen. In
order to put the RegisteredDuroc bust
ness on more of a business basis, each
member pledged himself to deliver a
pedigree with every animal sold
The Duroc breeders have solicited
ten Duroc Jersey breeders to nomin-
ate their herds at $500 per herd for
the vernon County District Futurity.
This has all been done since the or
ganization meeting Friday, March 81,
at the Farmers Bank.
When one stops to consider that
there are only twenty District Futur-
tiles in the United States it means
more to know that Vernon county has
one of them. There are only 33 herds
nominated in the state of Wisconsin,
and Vernon county has 10, or nearly
one-third of them. Let us congratu-
late our Duroc breeders for giving
Vernon county that special distinct
ion among the Duroc breeders of
America.
The Jersey Breeders had their an
nual meeting Saturday afternoon and
are going to do some real live work
this year. AS they are the only spe-
cial breeders organized in the county
they are going to take advantage of it
and do some real advertising and get
more Jersey herds started. Watch
for their future activities
Officers elected for the ensuing year
are as follows: President, Jens Da-
wilson, Westby; vice president, Selmer
Neprud, Viroqua; Secretary, M. STATS
lien, Coon Valley; Treasurer, Otto Oh
son, Westby; Advertising Committee,
Selmer Neprud, Chairman, Ole Lium,
Jens Davidson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
WHICH WILL YOU HAVE?
Fashion Magazines
WOMFN VOTRp q

You have the right 60 vote for C0un-
ty Superintendent of Schools. You
cause she is a woman, bat because she
is eminently better qualified for the
position than her opponent. The wO-
men therefore should attend the elect
ion next Tueday and vote for MNUD
The foregoing advertisement is is
sued and paid for by the Executive
Board of the Suffrage Association of
Vernon County.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
FARMERS TOBACCO CASE

The attorneys for the appellant (the
farmers) in the tobacco test case to
be argued in the supreme court, April
%, cite and rely upon an advanced
decision in favor of the farmers lately
rendered by Judge Rosenberg. Jus
tiee Rosenberg is a candidate for re-
election to the supreme court next
Tuesday. Vote for him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
SOME BIG TOBACCO SHIPMENTS

Tobacco deliveries in Niroqua have
been of considerable volume the past
week. WmSmith & Son shipped four
cars to GAINESVILLE. The American CT
gar Company is shipping four cars to
Sparta. Several cars are being filed
at the Milwaukee depot for shipment
To different Doints
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
Talking Machine Records

We have been fortunate in getting
in a large shipment of standard re-
cords that have not been on the market
for over a year. Sacred numbers by
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler and Rodehea-
yer, instrumental selections, accordion,
violin numbers that you have been
asking for and those comic records
by Stewart, Taggert, Murray, Ada
Jones, Lauder and Wills. We may not
have al Eat you have been wanting,
but tn ection is very fine. -.
Come and hear them before they
are gone. BROWN MUSIC co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
E. ]. OLDER. City Clerk.
SPECIALS AT FELIX STORE
Big Reductions Given by NJ. ]. Felix
for a Few Days

Mems 81 hats, special, $3.50.
Children's play suits, Soc to $1.50.
Mems pants, 1925 to $500.
Boys So shoes, special, broken sizes
at $1.95.
Boys tan shoes, values up to SIS,
sizes 4 to 6, $500
Mems rain coats, special $495.
Mems and boys spring caps, soc,
Toe, 81, $1.50.
65e wolfe dress goods, soc.
Bungalo aprons, 81 to $1.50
Mems work shoes, 1925, $3.75, $4.35
Heavy L l. brown muslin, 18c per
yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26

ent and would certainly do justice to The Office =
Vernon County Censor: Mr.. Sanford is a
gentleman Of good address. ample equipment
and has long been in the educational field as
teacher and principal Of a number of schools
of Importance. As a standard for county edu-
catiOnal service he would bring Judgment and
experience"
Westby Times: MIR. Sanford has attained
an envisAit Esscerd as . fscher and r-ireiPzl
and II eiecte0 believe ne viii be-c0unty
superintendent, we are assured that the af-
fairs of our schools will be cared for with
peerless efficiency His record a. principal of
the schools Of neighbOr village alone is
sufficient to justify in saying that we are
not ashamed of single word have said
in his favor"
The urgent need at the present tnme is for
man with tact and mature judgment-one
who will conduct the affairs of the Office eff
iciently in all of its relations. The demand
from school boards and teachers, from COM
mittces and institutions is for man TO work
in concord with them.
If elected to this important Office, | pledge
myself to an impartial administration of all
Of its duties.
l not seeking for election because / am
man because of my struggle to gain an
education. because my ancestors came TO
America in colonial days, or because / have
served on loan and war drive committees and
met their assessments cheerfuly; but solely
because of my qualifications and special fit
ness for the Office Thanking you for any
favors in my behalf. l am,
Respectfully yours,
GEORGE f. SANFORD.
(The above political advertisement is written
and authorized by the candidate.)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
LAY DOWN OFFICIAL BURDENS
Oldest Continuous Town Treasurer in
State to Retire

Old Father Santa Claus, as he is
affectionately known, by his neigh
bors, Mr.. E. E. Rustad, of Blooming
dale, made his Both annual returns as
treasurer of Clinton town, on Satur-
day, to the county treasurer We
doubt if there is another treasurer in
the United States who has without
interruption continued as long and
faithfully. To the Censor Mr.. Rustad
said that he was voluntarily retiring,
because of declining health and age.
His nephew, Martin Mel5y, of the
same village, is nominated to succeed
him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26

All those knowing themselves in
debted to Theodore Lavold or who had
accounts against him will please pre-
sent accounts and make settlement
with Isaac Lavold, Viroqua. Kindly
attend to this at once 1882
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
pAIn AnYERrIsEMENr

Authorized and published by J. T. Dithmar,
Madison, Wis, for which he has paid Sl0O
To the Voters Of Wisconsin: | the peo-
pies Non-Partisan candidate for Justice of the
Supreme Court. The Office belongs to the PEG
PIE. and the PEOPLE alone have the con-
stitutoua right 10 bestow IL by their ballot
on election day. April list. ! for progress
sive judicial reforms shown by my plat
form j. I. DITHMAR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
AUCTION

Tractor and automobile auction sale
of the Viroqua Advancement Associa-
p. m. Saturday, April 5. The fol-
lowing property will be offered for
sale: One Moline Universal tractor
and pillow with all extras, Ford au-
tomobile touring car, l disc, l 20-bar-
rel galvanized iron watertank, 2 10
gallon cream cans, 2 plank hunters, 2
tent or concrete mixing platforms,
grub hoe, garden hoes, galvanized
iron bushel baskets, Brush scythe
and swath 1872
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
MASONIC BANQUET

A banquet followed by an even
ing of entertainment will be given
by the local Masonic Lodge in hon
or of its older members, on the
evening of March %, at $50 D. m.
at the Masonic Hall. All Masons
and members of the Eastern Star
are invited to attend with the priv
ilege of bringing a guest. Plates
S1.O0 each. Notify the secretary,
A. E. Smith, before March &c by
phone, letter, or personally, as to
the number of plates desired.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
A SPECIAL HOSPITAL ELECTION
Question of Bonding to be Submitted
to the People

1t was optional with the city coun-
ell to provide for the issuing of$50 900
bonds for establishment of a munich
pal hospital. The council wisely put
that responsibility up to the people to
determine for themselves. Mayor
Garrett himself circulated a petition
and secured signatures looking to that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
ALL ENDORSE ROSENBERRY

To the Voters: The Vernon County
Bar Association, believing that Jus
tice M. B. Rosenberg, because of his
ability, high standing at the bar, and
on the Supreme Bench, ought to be re-
elected, urge every voter of the county
to get out on election day and give
him the support he deserves. The
Bench should not be dragged into pol
tiles, and true merit, in case like
this should wip popular verdict at
the polls on election day.
II. p. PROCTOR
J. HENRY BENNETT c. W. GRAVES
&. J. SMITH j. A. MOEN
II. p. PROCTOR JR. A. r.. DREW
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
STAR PROGRAM

Tonight Thursday-Godwyn Pictures pre-
sent Mae Marsh in Fields 0fHonor' six reels
Extra Lyons and Moran comedy, THE Price
Of a Rotten Time"
Friday-Select Pictures present Norma Tai
madge in by Right of Purchase" In six parts.
Extra Hearst News showing the President.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
w y q Nntns

The Woman's Relief Corps held an
interesting session on Saturday March
%. Attendance was good, ten MEM
bers of the G. A. r. being present. A
committee of five served a lunch and
social hour followed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
CEMETERY NOTICE

To the friends and members of Liberty Pole
Cemetery Association.
Having purchased additional land for the
| cemetery and made other improvements we
need money and therefore kindly ask friends
TO help us out with the necessary funds.
GEO. %. CADE, Superintendent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26
New Store AT Liberty Pole

| have opened up a new store at
Liberty Pole, and have on hand a full
line Of groceries. / pay market prices
for eggs. Give me a share of your
trade. 13-l-# ALBERT EKUM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26

REFLECT
JUDGE ROsENBERRY
Supreme Court
Farmer, Lawyer. then Judge.
Peoples choice last year.
Why turn out experienced judge for new
man.
Endorsed by Gey. Philip, II. A. Moehl-
enpah, Senator Wilcox, J. NJ. Tittemore.
j. H. Carnahan, Otto LaBudde, Christian
DoeraeT, James Thompson and hundreds Of
others
Election April lat. 1919.
BE SURE AND VOTE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-26

Dr. G. J. Downey announces that he
has opened an office for the general
practice Of dentistry at Genoa, Wis.