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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
M!!UNIE!!!M!!I BIZ MIiiyilM!EEY
STAFSLIEN'S JERSEYS BRING
GOOD PRICES
Saturdays Sale Great Success-Six-
ty Head Sell for Total of Almost
$4,000

| On last Saturday Melvin Stafslien's
| herd of registered Jerseys were sold
at public auction and brought him
/ the snug little sum of Sl2,OUO. All
cattle over one year old sold for an
average of S256. The weather con-
/ ditions on sale day could not have been
( bettered. The new sales pavilion was
packed to full capacity, and many had
| to be con.ented with standing room
| There were quite a number Of out
! side buyers present, evidenced by the
/ fact that IS animals went to other
| counties.
The first animal to be led out, Mar
| queries Jolly King, who is probably
! the best individual shown in Vernon
county. and winner of many state
! fair prizes, almost started panic by
attacking its former owner, Mr.. STATS
! lien in the sale ring. The bidders on
/ this animal. however, must have beer
wise to the ways of a Jersey bull, Tor
/ he topped the sale at $3.50. Chris
KrOgsbal, Of Viroqua, was the lucky
man. Stock Journal men were inform
/ ed after the sale that Mr.. Stafsller
had expected to get at least $l,O9l
/ for this animal. which he SAID was III
q class by himself.
| That the Jerseys will maintain their
popularity in Vernon county for some
/ time to come is quite probable. Mr.
! Stafslien sold - animals to 20 out
as herd sires in this county. One bull
calf not listed was sold to breeder
| from Missouri, after the sale.
LOrena's FaWn topped the list OF
| females, being sold for $500 Three
other females sold for over $}75. L0-
rena's Fawn is a Golden Ferns Lad
COW, carrying the same blood as Gold
en- FERNS Noble, the $4,000 sire
whose get of aged COWS won first
prize at the National show this fall
| Lorena's Fawn with three Of her get
sold for $l220.
| This sale is more remarkable and
of more credit to Mr.. Stafslien and
the Jersey COW when it is known that
only six years ago he bought his first
registered COW. 1t ought to help slim
ulate interest in better stock that We
| know will not only bring in annual
returns from cream and surplus stock
| but also sell at a respectable figure
when we wish to dispose of them
! When Mr.. Stafslien has made the ne
cessary improvements on his new
| farm, making it possible to properly
care for a herd, he intends to buy q
select herd of Jerseys.
Following people in the county
bought of these full-bloods: Chris
Krogsbol 4, Mrs. Neprud 4, w. F
Lindemann ?, Lars Rustal 2, c. II
Buxton 5, Thos. Pierce 3, Otto Mons
Ike ,, r. J. Thorson /, Thos. Stevens
/ Pellet a. Son !, Helmer Lindvig
A. VI. Langhaus ! v f. Anderson 2
Carl Oftedahl 1, julius Bjorge /, T
Fremstad 3, l.. Tomtengen 2, p. j
Madison ], Thos. Johnson ], VIM
Horribly l, J. /. Gibbs /, Geo. +. An
derson 2, Albert Robinson L.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
ROUND AND ABOUT US

According to the official notice On
tario will be supplied with trunk high
ways. Besides being on the one from
Hillsboro to Lacrosse, she will get
another line starting at that village,
passing through Wilton and OIL to
TOmah.
At Victory swarm of bees took up
their residence in the house of Ernest
Amann two years ago. Recently he
removed some of the siding and Sc
cured about $50 pounds of honey.
At the home of Charley Foreman
at kickapoo Center. a week ago in the
evening, a generous gathering was
held in honor of Mr.. Foreman's three
oldest sons, who were in the army.
In the same neighborhood Frank En-
cry Just returned home from govern
ment service. The same community
gave Sergeant Raymond Rabbit and
his new bride a charivari.
Veteran of the Civil war, Bruce E
Mccoy, celebrated his S0th annlver-
Ssrv at Sparta. He is father of Col
r. B. Mccoy, who recently spoke IN
EiroQua at rehabilitation of the Me
thodist service flag.
At Eastman William Horal was kill
ed in his shop when he was caught
in q belt of a tractor that he had rig
ged UP for q saving outfit He was
thrown violently against post. The
blow crushed his skull and fractured
one of his limbs in three places. He
died almost instantly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
For These Things We Give Thanks

Thanksgiving day we should all be
able to give thanks to our parents for
these things:
For clean name, unsuiiied by ques-
tionable transactions, honorable in
human relations.
For an untainted birth, with such
health as purity transmits, and for the
brooding tenderness that guarded and
cherished us before birth and made
careful preparation for our coming.
For wholesome food, sufficient cloth
ing. and comfortable shelter until our
coming Of age, or during the lifetime
of our parents.
For education, according to the best
standards of which they knew suited
to our individual needs and possibili-
ties, and preparing us to earn our
own livings.
For such knowledge of our bodies
and minds, and such reverence for
them as makes intemperance impos-
sible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26,1919
RECONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS.

Even in ordinary conditions, with
out the reconstruction problems fac
ing US, We find 1t difficult to be con-
tent to plod along at what we may
consider Insignificant, m0notonous
work. We long to try our wings in
the high places above us; we watch
others rise to heights that seem far
beyond as and we note their success
with feelings of envy and sometimes
of bitterness. But because we have
always labOred In vain. or so we be-
lieve. for those things that others find
so easy TO attain we do not make the
effOr, TO make the most out Of what
we have In hand. 1t occurs to few
persons. as a rule, that man who
cannot succeed in small things has a
poor chance to succeed In big things.
1t is necessary that he understand the
smaller affairs of life before he can
hope 10 master its larger questions.
A great deal depends upon the founda-
lAUuS hAibu hlilfi We WI II lilNg
unstable we shall not be able to build
very high; If they are solid they will
carry proportiOnately greater weight.
says Charleston News and Courier.
Given a solid base upon which to rear
our lifew0rk. and the ability TO carry
1t forward steadily, and it will not be
long before 1t will reach far into the
heights above us. So, too. i'm the pres
ent conditions, life is only a repe-
tition Of what has gone before; we do
the same things over and over, per-
haps In different conditions and with
different ideas, but in the end IT is
always true that we work toward a
goal that at the time seems most de-
slrable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
Thank Him for All,

Giving thanks for all things unto
God. "-Eph. v. 20.
Thanksgiving is the mark Of a truly
religious man. If we are always beg.
ging God for his mercies without ex.
pressing to him our sincere gratitude
we become selfish in our demands. God
delights to impart his mercies to US,
but he also takes pleasure in our
gratitude to him for his benefits. Only
an appreciative heart is able to fully
enjoy Gods unfailing goodness. II
is certain that the more we try to
praise, the more we will see how our
path and our daily way are beset with
mercies, and that the God of love iG
ever watching to do us good.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

Ii was not until the eighteenth cen
sury that the parAsol became distinctly
an article of feminine costume. Large
and elaborate parasOIs have from time
Itnmeuorial been mark of honor and
official dignity in the Orient. III india,
In 1877, when the then prince of Wales
made his famous tour. he was COM
PEELED. that he might properly impress
the natives 70 ride upon an elephant
and have over his head a paraSol with
n frame Of gold, and with a covering
stitched with precious jewels.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

Never was the land so musical as
Il has been made by community sing
ing, by the custom of performing ma
tional airs In all places Of public as
semblage, by the teaching Of song in
the camps The public TASTE is far
more discriminating than 1t was for
merry. The music that used to suit
is not good enough except for the low
est Of the low-brows. Examine the
programs of park band concerts and
It is astonishing to note the place the
Classics" now hold along with the
lighter order of music which, how
ever frothy and ephemeral in its ma
ture, often betrays a scholars knowl-
edge OF orchestratlon and discloses
many fellcitous effect in its har-
monies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
Venerated Relic Lost.

The Black Rood was a relic brought
to Scotland by the wife of Malcolm
Canmore, and long held in extreme
yeneratbon by the Scots. 1t consisted
of cross OF gold, inclosing a piece OF
the true cross, set in an ebony figure
OF Christ 1t was deposited with the
reealia in Edinburgh castle, and car
ried with them to England by Edward
/ and used by him to give Increased
solemnity to the oaths he exaeted from
the Scottish magnates. All trace OF
It Is now lost.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

For every soldiers grave there was
a mother, and she suffered more and
longer when he was born. and again
when she heard he was in the thick
of the fray, and yet again when he
was killed than the soldier himself
suffered when he died on the battle
field. and now she must live in sor-
rowful. through proud, memory, and
even though she wished. cannot vel
cocme the cool, delicious kiss of death.
The mothers and wives-they are
the real veterans. and yet, in the past,
the ones who supply the armies of the
world have had no word to say as to
the control of those armies or the de-
claring of war. But let patience abide.
The world is good, and nothing but
good was made that was made, and all
will be IS it should be. 1t will come
as soon as the mind breaks the chains
of custom, of habit, of belief, and
scars away free and untrammeled,
and when errors of mortal belief are
cast aside, and Love, Truth and that
Mind of which we are an image or
reflection is allowed to lead and con-
troll.
And now. my old viroqua friends
the day is nearly done.
I look to the west.
The sun is half hidden in the Pa
eiic.
How fast It seems 10 go.
The dusk Of evening now IS master
ing that wonderful sunset.
A purple haze fills the canyons and
valleys.
Now the mountains disappear IN the
darkness.
It's the end of a perfect day.
ELMER E. DUNLAP.
141s Bond St. Los Angeles. Cal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
WomanlV Wit.

A young lady whose dramatic abil-
ity was greater than her personal at
fractions called on a popular manager
with TIE view of obtaining a part.
The manager chatted about the value
&c good looks TO woman, ending up
with, Fl, auty Is to a woman what
brains are TO a man," There's only
one thing ma.r aluable to a man than
brains" said the young lady. whats
thatE" asked the manager. Tact! !"
was the reply.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
COURT CALI NDAR FOR TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 2

Estate Charles H.Whitinger-Hearing claims
Estate Olef misunderstanding claims.
Estate Kari demonstrating claims
Estate l.. r. Jardan-Hearing claims
Estate A. Misunderstanding claims.
Estate VIM. Appseman-Administrat
Estate Martha JOrEensOn-PrOof of will
Estate Mary ROaeh-Proof of will (3rd Tues)
Estate Edward Th6rsgaard-FinaI settlement
Estate Hugh L. Dempsey-FinaI settlement
t4th Tuesday,
Estate Ida Belcher-PrOof of will g Tues)
Estate Rosa Misunderstanding claims.
Estate Frank Liske--Proof of will.
Estate Elizabeth Stokes-Hearing claims
Estate a. p. Atwood-Final settlement.
Estate julius Samb-Hearing claims
Estate Henry ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS claims
December 20th)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
FORGET Not His Benefits.

Why not rejoice more? Count up
your golden mercies; count up your
opportunities to do good; count up
your exceeding great and precioss
promises; count up your joys of
heirship to an incorruptible inherit
ance, and then march on the road
heavenward. Forget not all his bene-
fits" BLESS the Lord, o my soul, and
all that is within me, bless his holy
name" is the declaration of an ap-
preciative heart.-Theodore L. Guy.
Ter, DID.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

OAA(SB AO OGg upOu WHICH
the heart so spontaneously pours out
its grateful tribute to the Father
above for all his goodness through the
year. And this applies equally to our
selves as nation, as communities
and as individuals. For peace within
our borders, for generous harvests,
for the health and welfare of our com.
munities, We owe 20 God a debt of
love and gratitude which finds express
sion in prayer, praise and the festivi.
ties appropriate to the annual festival
of Thanksgiving. We are usually so
much engrossed with the active bust
ness of life as a nation that we
leave too little time for reflection on
the divine goodness; yet every day
we are surrounded by blessings.
Sleeping and waking, on the farm, in
the store, the Office. the workshop,
we are still the objects of his won.
drous bounty and care. Whatever re-
verses we encounter, he enables US
to overcome them. So, while the pass.
Ing year has had its sorrows, we feel
that the joys have outweighed them,
and that we are still Gods debtors in
thanks for multitudinous blessings.
Let US show our gratitude for all of
these mercies by reaching out help
Ing hand to others who have been
less fortunate than ourselves. Re
member the poor at Thanksgiving
the sick, the destitute, the hungry, the
unemployed. In every community
there are those to whom a kindly
word or a generous hospitality would
bring real touch of the spirit of the
festival. Pass on your blessings. BY
so doing, you will make your own
heart the lighter, your own home the
brighter and your own Thanksgiving
table more enjoyable to all who sit
around it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
DoINGs OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

VirOqua, Wisconsin, November Is, 1919
Regular meeting of the common council
called to order by the mayor. Members pres
emit Aldermen Anderson, Larsen. McHenry.
Moore, Nelson.
Minutes of previous meeting read and ap-
proved; the following accounts were read, ap-
proved by the finance committee and upon,
motion allowed. Roll call of members all vot-
ing aye.
Lyle Corrugated Co.Si.6O. Cast Iron Pipe and
Foundry Co. S4.6O. Amund BeIland $3.50. II.
Wis-Minn. Light q Power CO.S425, Standard
Oil Co. S62.01. Gilbert Walling S2IO, Chas-
WiganOwsky $3.50, Irwin Henry SAG, F. NJ
Minshall 81.
Upon motion the council adjourned.
E. J. OLDER. City Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26


II Is estimated that 100000 Japanese
are employed in the Seaweed indus
tries, using the weed in the manufac
ture of such diverse objects rs police
mems boots, picture frames, marble,
have even found a substitute for cot
ton in 81 Seaweed called "Sucamo."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

1t doesn't require a DOCTORS conven-
ton at Atlantic City 10 warn Amcrl-
cans against the danger lurking in pea
nuts All uatiye-born Americans are
instinctiyely ON guard against the mis-
behavior Of peanuts and rabbits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

If YOU happen to be n Young man
striving 70 make a start In the world.
acquire the lot first, the bungalow
next. the wife next and seven children.
Then you viii have something to ride
in the car with.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

Brown Tea u2r bass may be cleaned
by rubbing on Il thick lather of pure
white >oap. Apply it with 4 sponge,
rub hara~let Is remain ON 81 few min
utes, then wipe dry with flannel cloth
ana polish with vaSeline: rub this in
with bare hand: rub very hard: don't
use too much and wine it of wen and
your bag VIII look nice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

The New York Tribune, enumeratlng
the losses OF the war, has this item:
KILLED, 70,0OO,0O0." 1t couldn't mean
men, since there were not more than
100000 killed; and 1t couldn't mean
the coolies, because there were TO-
O00. 100000, 0OO, 900 of them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

The queen of Holland has appealed
to the eX-crown princes honor not TO
embarrass her country by breaking
his parole, The queen could not have
followed the Hun course during the
war with much attention TO put conf
dence I'm the result of such an appeal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

Almost any father of four or five
boys could have told the American
army officers what would happen
when they ordered the American sol
diers in the army Of occupation not
10 speak to the German girls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
Washinaton,s Proclamation.

The first Thanksgiving day procla.
nation ever issued by president was
signed by George Washington in 1888.
The original is said TO be in the pos
session Of Rev j. W. Wellman, who
inherited it from his grandfather, Will
liam Ripley of Cornish, N. H. This
proclamation was issued by request of
both houses Of congress through their
Joint committee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

Americau-made motortruekS are to
compete with camels I'm southern Asia.
And The trucks have even more liquid
storage capacity than the camels.
which ought TO be an item in the bid
ding.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

Following Lloyd Georges declara-
ton that the ex-kaiser would soon be
put on trial in London. Belgian ms
inequalities have been asked for docu-
mentary evidence of atrocities In Bel
GUM TO be used in the trial Of Ger
man officers. This looks like bust
ness
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

One hundred years ago the average
annual production of wheat In France
was 129, 100000 bushels. Steady ad-
vance was made to 27,74S,000 BUSH
els per year In the period 100000
followed by decline to 314,6SS,000
bushels In 1911-1914 During the war
period the production fell to Do, 49,
600 bushels In 1915 and to 144 10000
bushels In 1917.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

Some gentlemen indicted under the
espionage act cannot complain Of IN
due haste by the government In push
ing them to trial before they die Of
old age.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
still in wild State.

The neishhor'S little hoy came to
play with baby Carol. After trying TO
play with her a while without much
success he exclaimed. well, she isn't
very tame. is She?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
FARM. STOCK AND DAIRY NOTES

Sixty-nine barrels of dried genseng-
root, the product of two acres and
raised by Fromm Brothers, of Merrill.
was sold this week for $4,000. The
roots were four and five years old.
The international live stock show
exposition is in Chicago the first week
IN December. 1t will be the most i'm
posing aggregation of cattle, hogs
and sheep ever assembled Every
practical live stock grower should at
tend. The international is essentially
an educational institution. Feeders
cannot afford to miss the carlot show
of cattle, hogs and sheep. The best
feeders of the United States. men who
have made money at the business.
here display their best efforts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

There's one good thing about the
spring fever-they don't quarantine
you for Il,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

Russia" exclaiDs nationally
known writer, must be saved" And
shaved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

(The Censor is pleased to give to its readers
letter that lends charm, grace and thought.
1t is the production of former VirOqua
boy who now lives in the wonderful Golden
Gate state. The editor and the public finds
delight in a perusal of these writings.)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26
MARRIED

MAhhlED
Three weddings took place at St.Aoysius
church, November is. at high wedding mass,
Rev. FIR. Czech performing the ceremonies.
Those taking the nuptial VOWS were: Wencil
Eronk Of Union TO Miss Victoria WOpat OF
billy.
Frank Maehovec was united in marriage
with Miss Celia Nlasak.
Frank ROsOi was the happy man in the third
event. taking his bride Miss Anna IRnsky.
All the above well known people in their
respective communities. The young men are
thrifty farmers. The heartiest of best wishes
extended to them.
The marriage Of Louis J. Fronk, of Green
wood. and Miss Agnes sebranek, of HiIlsborO
township, took place in HillsbOT0, November
ie. the ceremony being performed by Henry
Shelton ESQ.
Joe Picha sprung a surprise on his friends
by coming home from Indiana and taking a
bride. Miss Emmons, one Of Elroys fair young
ladies. The wedding took place at Winona on
November li.--HillsborO Sentry.
Gustav VeglRhn was united in marriage with
Mrs. Grace Barilani of DeSoto at Genoa. No
sembsr 49, Rev, Father kremer performed
A very pretty wedding ceremony was sol
emnized by Rev. EikjArud at the Lutheran
church on November ~, when John Giese of
kewaunee united in marriage to Miss
Olga Olson. Oldest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Olson and Sidney Stedman, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Stedman Of Ontario. to Miss
Agnes Olson. second daughter. of MIR. and Mrs.
Louis Olson. The Misses Christina and Bessie
and Carl Stedman best men. After the
ceremony they repaired to the home of the
brides at Onts-o " here bOunteOns wedding
dinner was SER ed 10 about 50 guests.-C ash
ton Record.
Two Of our deserving young people slipped
away to Lacrosse. and Wednesday. No
sember 18th. united in marriage by
Rev. Magellson. Lutheran pastor. This hap
py couple MIR Sever Yttri and Miss Gun
hild Gronseth. They accompanied by
liver Ittri, Clarence Olson. Dora and Mabel
Olson. MIR. and Mrs. Ittri took honeymoon
trip TO Madison.
Al Hauge's parsonage by Rev. Jacobson
November "a, MIR. Gustav BOlstad and Miss
Martha c. Dregne, attended by Aunaii Sherry
and Bertha BOlstad. The bridal couple left
for visit 10 Madison.
NOW PAY YOUR ACCOUNTS
The auto and garage firm of Jack
son q Cade has been dissolved, Mr..
Ole Jackson succeeding Roy Cade.
All accounts due the late firm should
be paid at once, making settlement
at the garage.
JACKSON a CADE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-26

day stands
out by itself on the calen-
dar. There is no other day
with so many delightful as
sociations and tender mem