Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-23
filters ATSTATE CAPITAL
GOVERNMENT AIRMEN MAKE
DARING EXHIBITIONS
Done to Inspire Victory L0an-Nar
Relics Train-Capital Comment
and Legislation
Madison March 21. 1a1a

Madison, March 21, 1919.
In four days sessions last week, the
Legislature ground big grist, such as
it is, mostly minus of value. 1t is diff
ticult TO keep here more than four
days, any week, the solons, at least
two-thirds of them going to their
homes each weekend
Extended debates on important
measures have consumed much time of
late. The Christian Science bill, pend
ing in the senate, was bone Of con-
tention for four hours on Thursday.
There was little opposition to the pro
position, but animated discussion of
some features. Senator Bennett took
a leading role in the discussion, offer
ing amendments, one of them being
adopted
The really important things of the
session are vet to be considered. One
Of them lie the marketing proposition.
A special interim committee presented
a bill on that subject and the Title
more faction of the Equity Society
presented another. far different.
A matter that is attracting much
earnest consideration is what to do
for the returning soldiers in the way
of substantial reward or bonus. SEN
ator Pullen has a bill that would give
them $40 for each month in the SER
vice, Senator Cunningham one for $50,
Senator Nye one that allows $50 a
month for educational expenses for
soldiers whose education was inter
rupted by the war. Probably n COM
promise measure will be worked out.
1t is estimated that the expense to the
state wouldbe $S,000,000 to $12 ,000,0 900
How to raise this amount is the prob
lem. II is believed the federal gov
eminent will repay the amount some
time in the future.
The sensational government avia-
ton fly was the subject of the week,
executed on Saturday last, when a
wonderful crush came to the capital
city. The exhibition given by the ia
nous army airmen was a sight never
to be forgotten. Seven planes were
in the air at one time and gave all
kinds of stunts, including loops, dives,
spirals and everything in the category
of flying. Bombs containing advertis-
ing literature on the Victory loan were
thrown from the air and eagerly seiz-
ed as souvenirs. The aviators were all
experienced men who have been doing
war work and some of them are cred
tied with downing several German
planes. The machines and operators
came here by special train. They are
making tour of the country to in
spire sentiment for the Victory loan
A special train was also here today
making an exhibit of war relics, in
GLIDING a whippet tank just home from
"over there" 1t paraded the capitol
square. There are many interesting
souvenirs on the train.
Messrs. L. l.. Baptie of Viroqua,
and Frank Sorlie of Westby were bust
ness visitors in the capital city on Sat
urday
The writer passed Easter Sunday at
Richland Center, where notable
gathering of Knights Templar from
surrounding towns observed Easter in
most appropriate services. The pro-
gram was given in the spacious NUM-
cipal auditorium, Judge Heck of Ra-
cine delivering the address. The mu-
steal features of the program were
most noticeable and appreciated. Rich
land Center now has two captivating
bands, becomingly uniformed, one of
school students, the other a municipal
association. A professional musician
is employed at 81 800 per year, the
city and school district sharing equal
ly in the expense. Our Frank Dickson
is one of the tuba players in the city
band and his exceptional talent is APP
preciated o. G.. NJ