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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10
TO AUTOMOBILES OWNERS

Our garage is especially well equip
ped to look after your winter auto
needs. A new electric battery charger
has been installed. We do the work
and take them for the winter if you
desire. Have your machine overhaul
ed and put in good condition during
the winter months, so it will be ready
for use in the spring.
JACKSON & SON. Niroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10
viii BE ITp to Usual Standard

Most dealers tell customers that the
stocks of holiday specialties will be
short this season. Not so at our
place. We are now opening and ar
ranging for display most complete
line that is up-to-date. We invite old
and young to inspect the same.
f. NJ. TOWER,
The Home Of Santa Claus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10
SMITHS LEAD PROCESSION

SMITHS LEAD PROCESSION
With a family group of 81, the
Smiths and their cousins, the Schmidts,
have the largest representation among
the 6,672 students now enrolled in the
University of Wisconsin, according to
the 1919-20 student directory just is
sued. There are 81 Smiths and l6
Schmidts. Next in voting strength
are the Johnsons, with 40. Miilers
follow with a family of 81, and close
behind them are 33 Andersons. The
Jones' have sent only 80 representa-
tives this year, and are, therefore, out
numbered by the 81 Taylors-an I'M
usual situation. Joining with the
three Brownies the 26 Browns make
the completion lively.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10

Have your harness oiling done now
while we are not rushed and before
spring work begins.
L. L. FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10
IT did WONDERFUL WORK
COUNTY RED CROSS SOCIETY
HELPFUL INSTITUTION
Its War Activities Valuable, and Is
Now Doing Much Humanitarian
Work In Town and County

The county Red Cross Society held
adjourned meeting for purpose of an
nual meeting and heard report of the
treasurer, the meeting being very
lightly attended, Friday. Treasurer
Lindemann's report was presented and
adopted, showing a fine financial
standing for the society 1t is as fol-
lows:
Balance on hand March
rs, 1918, turned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10
SOME THINGS SAID OR WRITTEN
Short Bits of Information Cleaned
By the Editor

Druggist-Farmer Andrew johnson:
My little ad in the for sale corner of
the Censor sold 10 blooded pigs for
me-"
Mrs. Alice Calkins: egg eating
is strictly prohibited since / moved to
town. Unlimited thousands of them
have sold to Newton store for five
cents a dozen"
DIR. C. V. Porter: 81 feel like one
of the hated 'profiteers' we hear so
much about when we listen to the talk
and writings of professional politi
clans who want to save the country
and especially their own dear selves.
have just delivered five dozen eggs.
receiving $3.50 for them. If that IS
not protiteering | do not comprehend
the term. But | presume | will con-
tlnue one, for ] have as much more
hen fruit at home"
Landlord Torger Fortney: 81 reach
ed the pinnacle of fame and desire to
be called a plutocrat, having just paid
70 cents a dozen for eggs. Over my
tables were consumed in the month of
October $104.00 worth of Virouua
creamery butter. By the way, Octo-
per registered the largest months
business | have had since | have con-
Quoted hotel"
John L.Glenn, Boulder, Montana: 81
have been transferred from Three
Forks to Boulder to a position as man.
ager of electric light plant. Quite
cold here just now, but hear the same
for old Viroqua Would ike to see
old friends in the old town, and ex-
pect to some time. Dry farming in
Montana has been pretty punk for
some time. Have suspended opera
tons until conditions improve Father
is holding down the ranch this winter.
Was out to see him short time ago.
Hadn't seen him for year and a half.
The Mrs. says to tell you she couldn't
get along without the Censor. Inclos-
ed find order for a years subscription
to the Censor. With best wishes"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10
See What We Have

\ nee llne of Christmas goods.
Toys and games on display at the
Farmers Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10

I hereby give notice that l viii not
be responsible for any bill contracted
by my wife and family. 49,
L. c. CROOK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10
Admonitions of Postmasters Concern
ing Christmas Packages

Wrap WeUi
Addrass plainly,
Mail early,,i
These will insure prompt trans
through the mails.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10

Farmers, if you are in need Of
tlre or Tornado insurance call at the
First National Bank and we viii send
our special agent TO look over your
property and make rates. No assess
ments. 1S-n
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10

The matter of employing two nurses
for use exclusively of the rural dis
tricts and villages, was earnestly dis
cussed, but no definite action was tax
en-.
Following persons were elected di-
rectors of the society: Two years
F. p. Mcintosh, Mrs Harold P. Proc
tor, c. w. Graves, Mrs. Nels Solver
son, Clinton W. Nuzum, Dr. f. E.
Morley, Fred Eckhart Three years
Mrs. W. NJ Trowbridge, Mrs. c. W.
Graves, Mrs. Geo. W. Schroeder, T. o.
Mork, A. E. Smith, Rev Emmanuel
Harris, H. o. Stevlingson.
The directors will soon be assembled
for election of officers of the county
society.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10

The efficiency and valuable helpful
work of this grand society should be
maintained. The activities of it's mem
bers, especially the women and girls,
is beyond estimate during the war.
Its value has often been demonstrate
ed since those eventful days, in chart
ty distributing and assistance to the
sick and afflicted, especially during the
awful epidemic of influenza last win
ter Keep it intact and perpetuate
the work it has performed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10

Druggist-Farner Andrew johnson:
My little ad in the for sale corner of
the Censor sold Is blooded pigs for
me-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10

MEMBERS FOR 1919 ssh annual mem
bers; 81 magazine members; 4 contributing
members: sustaining members.
MEMBERS FOR 1929: 365 annual mem
hers in city of Viroqua; 500 annual memberxs
in county (branches); branches reported !;
~ yet to hear from.
Respectfully submitted,
w. r. LINDEMANN, Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-10

Mrs. Alice Calkins: egg eating
is strictly prohibited since moved to
town. Unlimited thousands of them
l have sold to Newton store for five
cents a dozen"
Evening star., 1919-03-02
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS,

CHICAGO. March Estimates to-
tay on faTTu reserves of corn proved TO
He less builish than many traders had
.ooked for. Largely as a result, mod
cr1te advances which had taken place
we're more than wiped out The mar
LET closed unsettled-ta net lower to Il
gain. with May 1.25A to 1.25% and
Iuiy l,2iM to 1,2lA. Oats finished a
shade TO ls down, and provisions vary
ns from decline to a rise of 60.
Farm reserve estimates varied from
S2i 2i,9o0aoo0 bushels TO s35, ,00o. 900 bush
ai9 OF corn, as against 1898, 100000
tslshel-- Such showing. however, had
been generally discounted in advance,
ana after the estimates were made pub
ic goNd deal of selling pressure de-
Fstoped from dealers who had figured
rat the reserve might be as low as
$4,000, 900 bushels, At the same time.
hears emphasized the fact that although
eseYyes we're below the average, it was
',,so true that prices were far above
te average. In addition. eastern hold
"a a railroad embargo on grain ship
inents to New York
Oats merely reflected the action OF
higher quotations on hogs strength
~sisd provisions Besides, the English
food controller was reported as taking
8fY restrictions. and there was talk of
lifting the German blockade
NEW YORK. March l.-Wheat. spot
steady; No. 2. red. $2,34h track New
YeYk. Corn. spot-Stsady: No 2 yell
lev and No. 2, white. $1.52N, cost
ana freight New York Oats. spot
Basy; standard, sSa68H.
Other articles unchanged,
Evening star., 1919-03-02
NEW YORK COFFEE PRICES.

NEW YORK. March 1.-The market
for coffee futures opened at decline
of to points under scattering liqui-
dation, but steadied on covering by
near month shorts. May sold up from
14.5o to l4.so. while December ruled
around 1850, with the market closing
net S points lower to 1 points higher.
Trading was very quiet and was at
tributed largely TO evening-up for
over the week end. Closing bids:
May. 1889; July. 14oo; September,
1878: October, 1885, December, 1850:
January, i3.45; March, 1895.
Spot coffee dull; Rio Is, 1913; San
tos As. 21A. Nc fresh features was
reported in the cost and freight sit
uation and few offers here were
said to be we'll above a working basis.
The official cables showed no change
in the Rio market. Santos spots were
unchanged and futures unchanged to
so reis higher. Santos reported q
clearance Of $4,000 bags for New York.
Brazilian port receipts. $4,000 bags;
Jundiahy receipts. $4,000.
Evening star., 1919-03-02
LIVE STOCK MARKETS

CHICAGO, March / (U. S. bureau of
markets.. - Hogs = Receipts. 5000
head: market active, fully cents to
10 cents higher considering quality
butchers, l7-5oa17.T5; light. 16.50al7.75;
packing, 1S.S5al745; throwouts, 1s. 0oa
1855: pigs, good to choice, I400a l6 90,
Cattie-Receipts. 1000 head COM
pared with week ago, beef steers
unevenly % cents to IS cents higher:
fat cows, heifers. bulls and feeders, q,
cents to 80 cents higher; Gamers and
cutters, Is cents to so cents lower:
calves. rs cents higher.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000 head market
unevenly so cents to 81 higher than
week ago: yearlings and strong
lambs advancing most.
NEW YORK, March I.-Beeves-Re-
ceipts, $50 head; no trading; calves, re-
ceipts, 1870 head; no trading,
Sheep and lambs-Receipts, 2,790
head; no trading.
Hogs-Receipts. 800 head; steady
at l7.0oai 1900; reughs, 1850; pigs
l5.75a1s.50.
BALTIMORE. Md, March 1.-CattIe
prices at Light street wharf. Receipts
light and stock of very ordinary kind
Range of prices:
Beef cattle, first quality. per pound,
II to IL.
h~Sci SotkASs pSA pobhN, IL
10.
Beef cattle. bulls. as to quality. per
pound, 6 to 8.
Thin steer and cows, per pound. 5
to s.
OK, as to quality. per pound. to 8.
Milk cows. choice to fancy, per head.
So 90 to 5000.
Milk cows, common to fair. per head,
80 90 to 5000.
Calves. veal. choice, by express. per
pound. 1gIa to 10.
Calves, veal. choice. by boat, per
pound, 1sts to 10.
Calves, veal. light ordinary, per
pound. IL to 171z
Calves, rough and heavy. per head.
IL 90 to 1900.
Sheep, No. /, per pound, . to 10.
Sheep, old bucks, as to quality. per
pound, to 8,
sheep. cenmen, as to quality. per
pound, 5 to 8.
Lambs, choice. per mound. II to Is.
Lambs, ordinary. per pound. Is to 10.
Hogs, straight, per pound, 16 to II.
Hogs, sows. as to quality. per pound,
13 to Is.
Hogs. stays and boars, per pound. 10
to ~.
Live pigs. per pound. II to IS.
Shoates, per pound, Is to 16.
Evening star., 1919-03-02
CORN AVERAGED HIGHER
ON HOG PRICE PROSPECTS

CHICAGO. March Corn has eVar-
aged higher in value this week chiefly
owing TO rough weather and TO pros
pects that the hog price minimum
would not be abandoned until eXigen-
Cies involved were otherwise ade-
quateiy met. Compared with a week
ago. corn quotations this morning vari-
ed from cents off to an advance OF
rs oats ranged from u cent decline
to q cent gain, and provisions from
$l20 decline to rise of cents.
As corn market factors both the ad-
mum were generally dealt with on the
basis that a big supply of hogs still
remained on farms. and that prima-
r1y the increase or decrease of feed
ing demand was the determining
point 10 be considered. In this con-
nection reports were current that
many corn farmers were preparing to
put their land into wheat and to hold
stocks of corn and oats in order to
have feed next season. 1t was said
that the forthcoming report on farm
reserves of corn would show the
smallest total since 1902
oats were staadiod by Il decrease Of
the visib bic supply total.
In provisions the effect of big ex-
ports had appa-eCtly been discount
ed and there was some hesitancy over
the outcome of the hog minimum
tangle.
Evening star., 1919-03-02
GAINS. BOND TRADING,
FOR WEEKS MARKET

NEW YORK. March I.-Mang sub
stantiaI additions to previous gains
were re Sistered by popular issues in
this weeks stock market, total
transactions for that period being
easily the largest and most varied
of any similar period so far this
year,
There We're intermittent signs of
outside or public interest, but the
great bulk OF each days operations
originated WITH pools and room
traders, and again centered in the
highly speculative shares.
Toward the end of il became evident
that the recent elevation of prices
had created a tup-heaNy or over
extended condition, notably in oils
and motors, which sustained severe
reXersatS
Evening star., 1919-03-02
WEEK'SSALESSH0W
REVIVAL IN MARKET
Jump in Gail Loans to Rates
uac ,ualed Since Mid
die of 1917.
REVIEW OF METAL TRADE

NEW YORK, March 1.-Avcrag gtnS
"uIs 'derabIy more than S0n.0Du shares
Tor each full session the week on
the stock exchange marked further
pronounced change OF sentiment from
tue dizziness ard depression of the
s,lly per od Of the ne q, wear.
At one stage the trading attained
slsl. ,rougrtions as TO cause tenn
l,,fasy jump iu call loans TO and
..,a =. Ier cent rates uneqIaled
-.fcc ,ac middle of l0IT 1t was
toared the advance might impel the
:rorcN committee 10 exert a restrain
igg inHgcnge. bu. normal conditions
.yere Almost aut0ma rical,y restored
only at Intervals were there sur
face Indications OF more than casual
public interest. although brokers re
parted q jccid ii increase OF odd-iot
t].Nin- Investment purchases on an
Impressive scale seea-ed At all times
Iackips
EroI- switched with bewilderins
T.pNljty from one group Of sgeCialties
% another oils and motors recedluS
,sn realizing sales later, when ship
Tflg, tobaccus and peace" equipments
t'ccarue the stronger and more prOml-
stvnt issues
Evening star., 1919-03-02
LOCAL MEAT MARKET.

Weekly report of meat trade eondi
tions in Washington, for week ended
February rs, by the United States
bureau of markets:
The two principal features of the
market this week were the light sup
ply and the strong market on lambs
and the liberal supply and the poor
demand for beef.
A large carry-over and liberal re-
eeipts of beef have kept coolers full
at all times. The bulk of the sales
were forced. and prices are 81 to Sc
lever today than at Mondays opening.
The demand for veal was light, and
even with moderate offerings of both
western and local dressed the mar
ket declined from 81 to So.
Liberal receipts of both. fresh and
frozen pork and only fAif demand
caused the market to decline a good
50 during the week,
Receipts of lambs were light, and
the demand good at all times. The
market was strong to 81 higher than
last week, with the bulk of sales at
ss1 to $s2.
Mutton offerings were moderate and
prices were high the first of the week
on account of the scarcity Of lambs.
of light demand.
There will be q liberal oarry-oveF Of
pork and beef. No efforts are being
mads to clean mp either. Veal and
mutton ara cleanins mp SLOWLY ut
weak prices. Lambs went out sfrong
and cleaned up early..
Evening star., 1919-03-02
BILLION DUE MARCH Is.
Treasury Estimates First Install.
ment of Tax PAYABLE Then.

Latest Treasury estimates place at
$1,000, 100000 the maximum of tax
payments to be made March Is as the
first installment of taxes due this
year. and officials believe the amount
may be smaller. Since about ssoO,-
100000 of tax certificates are to be
redeemed on that date, the Treasury
believes the deposit conditions among
banks VIII not be disturbed greatly.
Ihis explanation was made yeSter-
day in response to inquiries rejecting
anxiety among bankers over what
was feared might be a. condition of
heavy withdrawals from banks and
accumulation in federal reserve
banks.
Evening star., 1919-03-02
Rails Hold in Narrow Bounds.

Rails held within narrow bounds
most of the time, but hardened on
assurances from Washington that the
future of the future transportations
lies with Congress.
Peace industrials, especially feathers
and tohaceas were favored and
metals also rose superior to trade
conditions, hut L. S. Steel failed to
make appreciable headway, in spite
of the hopeful views entertained by
leaders OF that industry.
The sensitive state of the local
money market was evidenced by a
temporary furry in call loans to
seven per cent, the maximum quota
tion for this class of accommodate ton
in almost two years, In we'll
Informed financial quarters the belief
prevails that time money will
remain relatively scarce until the
consummation of the victory loan.
Evening star., 1919-03-02
CERTIFICATES ALLOTTED.

Secretary Glass today announced the
hnai amount of subscriptions allotted
t"~ Treasury certificates. series T-2.
jated January IS, 1919. and maturing
iune =, 1919. Subscriptions closed
february -. 1919. The aggregate
Inscriptions allotted were s3se $751;
"g8 The results by federal reserve
istrlcts were as follows: Boston.
SGs,25 $500; New York. s1s5.s22 900;
Philadelphia. sl9.744.Uuc Cleveland.
7S,ssl see: Richmond. S-c.552 zoe; At
snta, s6'555.50o; Chicago, s42.045,00o;
-. Louis. ss.335, SOC; Minneapolis, So
10000; Kansas City $4.10l,0 900; Dali
a., f8-Sae,000; San Francisco, SIT 7,05o,-
.3HG.
Evening star., 1919-03-02
Rails Play Unimportant Part.

Maintaining their course of the past
ew months. rails played an unim-
portant part in the weeks operations,
hardening. however, on the definite
announcement that federal control Is
10 continue pending constructive leg
isiation.
StceIs and affiliated induStrials of
accepted worth were kept within mar
row bounds by prospects of further
price revision. but coppers and other
.,aSe metals cngtheued as result
IT methods employed BY the govern
Gnent TO stabilize supplies GA Ia md.
The labor outlook the victory
loan further expansion of the coun-
tFy'S msrVefous foreign trade and
congressional debates on the league OF
nations were foremost among the
events 10 engage the attention of high
Una nee
Evening star., 1919-03-02
Reserve Banks Show Gains.

Both discount operations and de-
posits of federal reserve banks show
ed a slight Increase last week, while
the ratio of reserves to net deposits
ana note liabilities decreased nine
tenths of l per cent, according to the
weekly statement of the Federal Re-
serve Board last night
Evening star., 1919-03-02
Sales on the Local Exchange.

On the Washington Stock Exchange
today $1,000 Washington Gas 5s in
two equal lots sold at 9s =, $1,000 Cap
ital Traction 5s at 974, fourteen
twenty -five-share lots, one twenty
share lot and one five-shaTe lot of
Capital Traction at S7s4, ten shares
of Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank at $50 and ten shares of Lanston
at &c.
After call ten shares of Washington
Gas sold at 56.
Evening star., 1919-03-02

replaced or restored. but America is
50 rich that there will be no lack of
money and credit for productive en-
terprises. Up to the end of last Jan
uary, the latest date for which re-
turns are available at this writing,
our foreign trade remained undimin-
ished, January being the best month
in our history.
How much more business we could
have done had we been able to secure
enough ships is conjectural, bat it
would have added vastly to the total
OF our foreign trade. IT is said that
merchandise valued at 100000, 900 is
lying in the port of New York await
ing transportation 10 other lands.
Talks of International Gold Fund.
The Guaranty Trust Conpany of
New York expresses the belief that no
plan Will be worked out for the crea-
ton or an International gold fund un-
III stable peace has been assured.
The Federal Reserve Board has an
nounced that 1t is ready, If author
lzed 10 do SO. to undertake negotia-
Tons looking to the establishment
OF an international gold exchange
iuhd 10 facilitate financial transac-
tions between nations without the ae-
tuai shipment of gold, Such fund has
been widely discussed and it's possi-
bility was suggested by the success
fui operation of the gold settlement
fund through which balances in vari-
Gus parts OF this country are settled
under the federal reserve system. The
hoard sees no reason why assuming
that the leading nations of the world
VIII be a t peace for long period of
years, an international Arrangement
OF TINS Kind should not operate as
eHcientiy as the gold settlement fund
in this country has. The board saws
that the saving of loss and expense
! incldent TO abrasion and transporta-
ton charges and interest on gold
transferred will be enormous, and the
advantage to the commerce. of the
world will be incalculahle." Much
question has arisen as to the banks
which would hold the gold fund and
as to what would happen to it in the
event of war.
General Dullness in Building.
Dullness in building and siackness
| In industrial expansion are not con-
! fined to the United States. 1t is a
/ situation which prevails in all other
countries. Walkers Weekly Copper
Letter says that Building and in
| as active in all other countries at
| the present time as they are in the
| United States. which means that there
| is nothing doing anywhere. Wages
| and supply prices are high and cap
! ital is scarce all over the world. Re
| adjustment is not restricted to this
| country. The creation of new plants,
| the building of new houses and the
production of new goods will not be-
| gin on large scale until it becomes
possible to create. build and manu-
| faeture with reasonable assurance of
some profit. That time has not ar
rived. and until it does there will
| be little or no buying demand for
| conner"
Evening star., 1919-03-02
Lead Market Firm.

TIE lead market continues firm at
!" % outside interests are holding
or % N the belief that the bottom
eTice was reached at a fat : and
nat higher than current levels will
pe realized on the rebound In SYM
pathy with the Increased strength in
q ne lead market. spelter is now show
ng signs of Improvement, and
prompt shIpment is being quoted at
rom :. 81 10 go.
The lin market is stagnant
Evening star., 1919-03-02
Foreign Exchange Action.

enced in obtaining credit for specu-
Iatiye operations.
Evening star., 1919-03-02
The Money Market.

A very decided rise in the rate for
money last week apparently indicat-
ed the preparation of lenders for the
next government loan campaign. This
tendency to hold funds was also
reflected in the decision of the
government to continue. restrictions
on the fiotation of foreign securities
in this country There is plenty of
money in the country, but it is
realized that taxation and govern
ment loans will make heavy inroads
upon readily available funds, and
that only the neediest borrowers can
be accommodated for the present.
Evening star., 1919-03-02
Review of the Metals.

Interest of the steel trade this week
.'entered in Thursdays meeting of the
directors of the American Iron and
steel, Institute. Although action was
deferred ON Secretary Redfeld's sta
oilizing plan, the trade accepted with
svident satisfaction Judge Gary's as
Sertion that steel prices were being
we'll maintained and also that unem-
.ess than had been estimated in re-
lCdicatiou that the steel industry is
been reported that some shading of
with orders for plates.
There was little activity in the pig
iron industry, virtually all of the
huying being for Immediate shipment
t'onsumers show some hesitancy at
ordering for anything except imme-
diate needs. This policy is considered
hut natural in view of the fact that
restricted coke production in the open
market resulted in a general steady
lpg of conditions and a lower level of
prices. Lower coke prices have helped
ln many instances to cut costs of
pIS iron producers and this is consid-
erablg likely TO further ease the
situation regarding prices.
Estimated coke production for the
week ended February % was 233 sl2
ions The total for the current year to
late ~ i,92T, 54S tons. compared with
i.s22,SfS in the corresponding period of
the previous year. The Improvement
Is due TO better weather conditions.