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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11
WATERvv0RkS IS
PROMISED ALUM
IN SHORT. Time.
Ce0nissioner Murfin Succeeds IN
Having Carload Shipped Here
T. Use In Clearing Water.

\ The Rock Island city water works
department promises to be free Of
hatrAssing conditions brought
about by the coal shortage withtA
, few days, according to Commits
sioner John A. Murrin. who stated
today that even the alum shortage
II to be alleviated.
: Commissioner Murrin said that
he u sure that the water works has
: SUFFICIENT supply of coal to last
until new supplies are available rs
the result Of the miners going back
to work, and that the alum short
age ID also headed of.
About q week ago Commission ,r
Murrin received a letter from the
Superior Chemical company ut
JOlist, ILL.,. to the effect that the
company was forced to close it's
plant on account of the coal short
age and would not be able to fur
nish filter alum to this city. The
company requested that Commits
sio11r Murrin urge the fuel ~
D4histration at Chicago to release
coal to the company in order that
1t might resume operations.
Urges Shipment Here.
Commissioner Murrin followed
the request by urging the fuel adj
mtnistrat0r to release coal to the
company, and then sent Z COM
mun1cation to the company urging
that his order for a carload OF
alum. placed by him some time ago,
be filled IL possible.
Yesterday Commissioner Murrin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11

An anhoane1n1nt issued ~
Colonel c. A. WaldmAN u the Rock
IsIaud arsenal today orders en-
ployes On the 4 ?. N. to II ,. n.
SAift Ct the plant, TO como to work
Friday night a. hDual. However. .
change y made 10 that employees ON
the midnight 70 ; q. m. shit, Who
forinerly were on the day shit.
viii 60 to WORK at 3 o'clock Efi4
day morning instead sbf 1t mid
night tonight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11

Residents in the. east END blur
district tAa now enjoy the winter
sport q skAtiny to the utmost.
Henry Herman. owner Of the lot It
Th1rtisth street between -Four
tsenth and Fifteenth avenues, an
nounces that hs has completed the
work Of converting It into . siat.
Ing rink and ID now ready tor NE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11

All the news al the tins-The
Argus. i
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
WHY GERMANY MUST PAY
THE CENSOR TO GIVE SERIES
OF ARTICLES
Publication of Special Correspondence
That Will Be of the Most Far
Reaching Significance

Commencing with today's issue the
Censor begins a series of articles
that are of the very greatest interest
at this time when the civilized world
! is endeavoring to decide to what ex-
tent the German people, as well as the
former rulers of Germany. shall he
held responsible for the terrible de-
struction of life and property and the
useless suffering caused by the war
into which Germany plunged the world
in 1914.
These articles have been written by
Wright A. Patterson, editor in chief
of the Western Newspaper Union, who
returned recently from France Dur
ing his stay abroad he visited every
part of the western battle front and
trayersed the greater part of the
French and Belgian territory that had
been occupied by the Germans, but
had been wrested from their control
before the signing of the armistice on
November II. Mr.. Patterson was a
member of q party of newspaper edi-
tors who went abroad to see what
England and France had done in the
effort to defeat the Hun and also to
see the glorious part that American
boys we're playing in the great con-
49, cAssT+A Ns~4AAS hdSEl.
Mr.. Patterson had an unusual op-
portunity of seeing a very large part
of the terrible devatation wrought by
the war. He covered in an automo
bile much of the battle front and the
devastated district from Courtrai in
Belgium to Pont-a- Mousson. With
the other members of his party he
was the first civilian to set foot in sew
eral important cities and towns after
thtir evacuation by the retreating
Germans. He stood where there had
once been prosperous and .populous
cities but where there is nothing now
but piles of debris. He saw the suf-
ferlng and helpless peasants of France
and Belgium searching in vain for
even trace of the homes that they
once had called their own
And then Mr.. Patterson realized, as
he never had before, the terrible cost
of this war for which Germany and
her allies are responsible. In the Sc
ries of articles that we will publish
he describes this terrible cost as il
can be described only by one who has
seen it with his own eyes. Readers of
The Censor will be able to see, through
Mr. Patterson's eyes, what the war
which Germany started has meant to
the people who bore the brunt of the
assault upon civilization.
Every one of these articles will be
found of absorbing interest, and after
you have read them all you will be
better able to understand why the
people who have suffered the most de-
mand that Germany shall pay, in so
TAR as money can pay, for the suffer-
ing and damage that she has caused.
We direct special interest to the
first Of the articles, which appears on
an inside news page TODAY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
Concerning Beneficiary and Depend
ent Compensation Cleared Up

Editor Censor: As counsel appoint
ed to give advice free to dependents
of soldiers and benefciaries of those
carrying insurakce, | have found
many people to be misinformed. So
that all may know that the beneficiary
named in the policy may get the in
surance whether dependent or not and
that this has nothing whatever to do
with the dependents being entitled to
Compensation" under the compensa-
ton law, which takes the place of the
former pension system, submit the
following:
Considerable confusion and much misunder-
standing seems to prevail among the rela-
tives and benefciares of men in the military
and naval service as to their rights under the
war risk insurance act. Many mothers and
fathers named as benehciaries of the govern
ment insurance applied for by their sons have
gained the impression that they must prove
dependency in order to receive payments of
Insurance This is entirely erroneous i'm
preston. probably due to a confusion of the
insurance and compensation provisions of the
act of Congress of October s, 1917, and TO a
mistaken assumption that the terms 'insur-
ance' and compensation" used inter-
changeably whereas they represent two en-
tirely separate and distinct benefits.
Insurance is payable regardless of any de-
pendency and beneficiary designated in an
application for government insurance if with
in the permitted class Of spouse; child, grand
receive the insurance in monthly installments
without proving any dependency upon the in
sured.
Compensation" however. which is separate
and apart from insurance and takes the place
of the pensions provided under the old pen
sion system is payable only to a wife, child.
dependent mother dependent father of
man who is disabled dies a result of in
jury suffered disease contracted in the line
of duty while employed in the active service.
Compensation may be payable in addition to
insurance, but a mother father must pT
actual dependency in order to receive monthly
payments of compensation although they will
receive the insurance in monthly installments
If named the benefeiaries thereof whether
they dependent not.
No dependency need be shown by any ben
eficiary in order to receive the government
insurance, but a mother or father must prove
actual dependency upon their deceased for
the necessaries of life in order to receive the
additional payment of compensation.
may add that my authority for
this statement is the Secretary of the
U. S. Treasury On Saturdays of
each week l will give advice free on
this subject and related matters.
Those dependents of Wisconsin sol
diers who have not received any al
lotment whatever should at once make
claim for the state aid. The state
aid stops when the government com
mences. Applications may be had
from the undersigned or the Adjutant
General, Madison.
J. HENRY BENNETT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
Some Things You should Have

Buy bonds. then to raise 4 per cent
to 6 get s per cent. have short
time railroad bonds, guaranteed by
good company and backed by govern
ment control. Mostly sold, come soon.
Perfection asbestos tires 20 per cent
off to our stockholders, 10 per cent to
others. This company doing fine; get
in; contract for 5000, 900 tires.
New war history by General March
now out: 500 pages, illustrated, S2.75;
very interesting: 50 cents profit to Red
Cross. See mine. W. Z. BUTT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
WANT MANY THINGS

/ am prepared to pay highest mark
ct price for all kinds of furs. Bring
them to my house. Want beef hides,
sheep pelts and junk. Will also buy
old and poor horses and pay So for
them. / buy most everything and pay
spot cash. Give me a chance at your
cast off things.
SAM GROSS, viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
In New and Better Quarters

Attorney J. Henry Bennett desires
to announce that he has removed bis
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. 38-t
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
WIN Hanl For Farmers

/ wish to inform the farmers that !
have purchased an international truck
and amprepared to haul your loads
either out to you or take your stuff TO
town. When you have any hauling to
be done, phone to 231 and l will do
the job for you.
SAM GROSS. Virooua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Charles Webster arrived home having been
discharged from the army. Although in the
service about eighteen months, he was never
able TO get to France on account OF an injury
TO his knee. He enlisted at Camp Douglas,
was later sent TO Waco. Texas. and remained
in the south urtil his discharge. Other sol
diers arriving home this week are Mark Har-
ris and Frank Remish.-Hillsboro Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm property. Funds always
on hand, no delay. Interest reason.
able. / also buy mortgages. Ad-
dress, or call on W. J. Hickisch, 2os
S. 4th street, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
Nntice fn Seftle

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the late o. A. Henrikson,
will please call at the harness shop
o. S. OMUNDSON, Administrator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
Can Rest Serve You Now

Have your harness oiling done now
while we are not rushed and before
spring work opens.
L. U. FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

California has started plans for a state
wide celebration or April 5. in honor of the
men of the fighting forces. They hope to
have other states select the same date for
nationwide celebration.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Richard Eike, Of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Eike
town of Freeman, was born April 81, 1888,
and died December ~, 1918. He was laid to
rest in the Freeman cemetery Rev Finstad
conducting the services. He leaves his mother
and three sisters to mourn their loss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
WAR NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Brokaw of Rockton,
received from their son in France a German
helmet. They will retain il as q trophy,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Elmer Alfred, son of MIR. and Mrs Thomas
Olson, born in the town of Seneca on
terment in the Utica cemetery, Rev Finstad
conducting the services.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Edison Roach, through Treseder 4
Shreve, purchased from Frank Mills
the old homestead farm near Fargo
church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Bronze buttons will be given by the govern
ment to every soldier who was with the Amer
lean forces during the recent IRE de-
eoration will be similar TO the G.. A. r. button
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Five cars of hard coal, all sizes, now
here and on the way. Fill up now!
Phone your order. L. G. BOYLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
FARMS FOR SALE

Ridge farm liz acres about IS improved balance
Frame house.
and other Three miles from Stoddard
quick sale $4,000 Will leave $4,000 this
No
$50 80 improved harm with
Two nd
No trade ~
Onehaf mile addition
lSx22 full This
we'll and windmill machine cisterns
orchard,
desirable farm home about six miles
for quick sale SILL 00 No
10 farm miles from Ferryvlle
Good
cellar well at the door running water
16x2 tobacco shed
home Price only $4,000.
10 farm, fair improvements
$500 - =
20 farm vroqua. Fair house
and other odd buildings. Price $500
LEWIS REALTY COMPANY
217-221 Building
LA CROSSE WISCONSIN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Mrs. d. B. Collins is enjoying visit from
her son. Sergeant Maurice d. Collins. who Sc
cured a Snort furlough from his camp IN
South Carolina. to make holiday visit among
home folks. Like all the DeSOto lads land
others. too. no doubt Sergeant Collins cuts
mighty fine figure in a uniform---DeSoto
Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Elmer OLAF SorensOn was horn in Norway
March 10. 1880 and died at Seneca December
10. The remains were laid TO rest at the
Utica cemetery. December II. He leaves his
mother, two brothers and sister to mourn
him. Rev .Finstad OBLIGATED.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
Furs Wanted

Grade your own furs. Why depend
on the man 1000 miles away? Bring
in your price lists and furs. will
pay you cash for them on your own
Judgment. Horse and cattle pelts
wanted.
T.J.CRAWFORD, Readstown, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Ole Melvin Sorheim was born April is, 1899.
and passed away January l, 1919, interment
in the Gays Mills cemetery. He is survived
by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers,
who mourn his sudden departure. Rev. Fin
stad conducted the services
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
THE REAPER CLAIMS MANY

At her home in LaFarge, December rs, Mrs.
Elizabeth Stokes, widow of the late Albert
stokes, aged 20 years, native Of Ohio, com
ing TO Vernon county with her parents a half
century ago. Four children. nine grandchii-
dren. two sisters and Eve brothers. Burial
Elmer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Mrs. James Hanson was born in the town of
Freeman November rs, 1875. October 81, 1898
she was married TO James Hansen. ON De-
eember l6. she passed away and was laid to
rest IN the Freeman cemetery December 49,
Mrs. Hanson leaves children, all under
the age of IL, and a loving husband TO mourn
her going. The youngest child was laid TO
rest in the mothers arms. Rev. Finstad Of
fciated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Said or Written to the Censor
Eugene Newton. Mellette. South Dakota
Enclosed please find check for subscription
We could not get along without that home pa,
per. Good roads and no snow; still shred
ding corn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

The pupil of a few years ago neser thaaght
that soldieriag would be a popular high school
and college course.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

II is difficult to see how even German can
conceive Of some of the atrocities committed
NV him,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

At her home in the town of Webster. De-
cember is. 1918, after a long illness, which zhe
bore with true christian fortitude. Mrs. Eliza
beth WIrts, wife Of William Wirts, passed
away. She a native of Ohio, coming 10
vernon county and settling SpringvilIe
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Newton, in
1891, when she years old. Eight
children. twenty-six grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren survive TO mourn her tax
ing away. Funeral was held Al the heme,
burial at Rockten, conducted by Rev. Dunieyy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

The value 10 the world Of that supreme viz
tue kindness, will be more clearly recognizes
after this appalling war. than ever before
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Charley Odin Davies was born in the Town
of Freeman October Sth. 1916 and died
December 20, 1918. burial in the Freeman
cemetery, Rev. Finstad officiating.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

On December %, at the age OF 80 years, in
atrosse hospital, Mrs. Josephine Bender. wife
Of Daniel Bender 81 Greenwood passed away.
The aged parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Matthias jain.
husband and two daughters, two brothers and
a sister survive. Funeral from the par
entail home conducted BY Rev. Daaleyy, inter
ment in Newton cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Davidson Of Coon VAL
ley are in receipt Of a telegram from the war
department at Washington. advising that their
son Daniel Davidson, machine gun battalion,
was severely wounded November :.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Marcus ROsenwater died in his home in the
town of Utica, December 10, He was born
August %, 1858. In the year 1889 he was
married TO Miss Marie Rand. The widow
and four children survive him. The remains
were laid to rest in the Utica cemetery on
December 18th, Rev. Finstad officiating.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Mrs. lanes Lloyd passed away at her home
IN Hiisborc. aged s5 years. Death was caused
BY pneumonia. The funeral was held Satur-
day, Rev. FIR. Campbell Of Elroy. officiating
and burial made in Greenwood township.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08
Cal Your SnnnIv Now

SAM GROSS, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

Edward Dumner. 81 years old, died at his
nome IN the village Of Chaseburg en- December
rs. He had been Ill for a long time. Mr.
Drummer was born in Germany. In 1873 he
came to America with his parents. In 1885
he was married 20 Miss Wendaine RuHge, who
survives him. They resided farm in the
town Of Jefferson fer thiTty-fve years, and
have beer residents of Chaseburg for two years.
The children who survive Mrs Rudolph
Sehlicht and Mrs. Julius Christensen Of Chase
burg, Mrs. Paul kapanke. Henry Drummer,
Mrs. Max Schonnagel Of Chaseburg, and Al
fred Drummer of yirOqua. Ten grandchildren
and three brothers also survive. Mr. Dunn
mer was good man highly respected chris
tian gentleman, who was well liked by all
who knew him, and the grief Il keenly felt
by his family and friends. Services were con-
Quoted in German and English by Rev. Pole
check, at the home and at the German Luth-
eran church of Chaseburg, on December 20.
The family wish to express their thanks to
the many friends and neighbors who so kind
y assisted during the illness and death of
their beloved husband and father. Especially
do they wish TO thank Rev. Polecheck for
kind words, the pallbearers, and for TIE
many floral tributes.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-17
JOBS AT ATTRACTIVE PAY

Good jobs at attractive pay for honorabIy dis
charged soldiers and sailors in all the shipyard
trades and radio operators at open
IN practically unlimited number The office of
the assistant to the Secretary OF War. through
Lieutenant Colonel NJ C. Smith, has issued the
lowing bulletin:
THE Bethlehem Shipbuildng Corporation. Ltd.
Sparrows Point Nd, advises that they have open
ings for first class mechanics practically every
shipyard trade at eighty cents There is also
need for $500 mechanics helpers at fifty-four
cents an hour. Men for this work need not be ex-
perienced. and after four six months time will
receive the of first class mechanics This ap-
pears to be excellent opportunity for discharged
ed should apply to c. w. Moore Service Depart
ment Bethlehem shipbuilding Corporation. Ltd.
Sparrows Point Nd"
The United States Shipping Board needs qualified
radio operators and can furnish immediate employ
ment any discharged service possesses
commercial license. First operators receive SIPS
month and second operators 500. including board
and quarters. Radio operators treated Of
ficers.
During the a large number Of radio operators
were trained at the governments expense for army
and navy work These men may secure CONNER
cial radio license by passing the required examna-
ton, which covers ability to receive 20 words min
ute in continental code. theoretical knowledge OF
radio and the United States laws radio. These
examinations may be taken at the custom houses
at Boston. New York Baltimore, New Orleans and
San Francisoo: at the federal buildings in Chicago
and Detroit; and at Washington. in the Department
OF Commerce building; Norfolk, in the Citizens
building; Seattle. the L. c. Smith build
ing. Operators already licensed advised
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-17

vocabulary fails a description when
the said nut happens to be an Etho-
plan error of creation, as in the in
stance in mind now.
An auto is a complicated. powerful
unit, potent with a source of pleasure
for those competent to guide it, but
becomes veritabIe juggernaut in the
hands of such as have not mechanical
skill sufficient to enable them to nego-
tiate a wheelbarrow along a six foot
cement sidewalk-the latter class pre-
dominate.
Father Pou's police may arrest and
Brother Morey may fine 'em, but the
imbecile with a speed bug in the place
where rea son holds sway in the normal
person will go on manning. marauding
and numbering until a ticket to state
prison without a return privilege is
the reward, or other sufficient punish
ment is made sure.
Everything has its price tag-evep
this experience of ours-and the tag
is signed by dear little Mary Boghich
and the price is high.
S. d. BENNETT, JR.
S26 East Gadsden, Pensacola, Fla,