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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
PLANS FOR The Big DAY
OUTLINE OF THE D0INGS ON
SOLDIER WELCOME DAY
Program Is Shaping Up Nicely-A
Real Time Is Going to be Had
For Sure

Program for the big Fourth of JULY
soldier welcome is taking form anc
the day is surely going to be hum
mer.
9:30-Music by Viroaua Band.
1O:3O-Formation of Parade. Var
ious units will form in places assign
ed TO them.
11-Parade.
I1:15-"Zero Hour" or Silent Mo-
ment" Taps. At signal given by
Viroqua electric fire whistle. church
bells will toll in memory of boys who
made the supreme sacrifice.
11:45-Arrive at Eckkart Park.
12-District Attorney c. ]. Smith
will deliver a short address Of welcome
l2:15-Captain c. z. Buffers will
respond.
Picnic Dinner in the Park and
Court House lawn.
Band Concert, Eekhart Park
continuous vodville performance on
the Court House lawn; sports in Eek
hart Park; Bowery on Main Street;
Movies at Star Theatre.
3:30-Ball Game, Eckhart Park, vi
roqua city, all soldiers, against Yer
non county team all soldiers,
5:00-Trap shooting at the Fair
Grounds.
In the evening Band Concert, Vod-
vile, Dancing, Movies, Etc. Etc.
The Bowery will be 40 feet wide by
20 feet long, covered with canvas and
decorated Splendid Orchestra.
Star Theatre will have splendid
program for the day and night. VIII
open at 9 o'clock in the morning and
run until midnight.
At Running's hall hot coffee. sand
witches and sinkers viii be served
from 5 until o'clock; also cigarettes
and cigars
Hot coffee will be furnished to all
free of charge at the Park for the
Picnic dinner.
$4,000 in Prizes.
Special events and novel features
for which cash and merchandise will
be given, that will attract the best
athletes of the county. Among the
features to be introduced are the
following, all open to any Vernon
county soldier in uniform. 100 yard
race;Fat mans race Sack race; Three
legged race; Relay race. four men to
each team; Leap frog race, four men
to each team; Pig back race, two
men to each team;Qn this race one
man carries his team mate fifty yards
and the rider carries his partner back
to the starting place. Tug of war
10 men teams; Battle royal (You don't
want to miss seeing this EVENT. Spe-
cial prizes for the tallest, youngest,
shortest, latest soldier; The Soldier
who brings the best looking girl; SOL
der with the largest family; soldier
with the biggest feet; soldier with
the newest baby (prize doubles if
twins.) Other features will be added
If any soldier will have a public we'd
ding, there will be grand purse sub
scribed for the ceremony Over $500
in cash and merchandise will be hung
up as prizes, mostly subscribed by
citizens of Virouua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
MUST CLEAN UP RANK WEEDS
Town Commissioner Gives Warning
to Property Holders

Having been appointed noxious
weed commissioner for the Town of
Viroqua | wish to give due warning
that the town board has instructed
me to see that Canada thistles and
other harmful plants and weeds are
removed from every farm Land
owners, under the law, are compelled
to remove all such weeds in the high
ways adjoining their premises. Please
take notice that this positively means
everybody who owns or occupies any
property in the town.
II. F. SONNENBERG,
25-3 Town Weed Commissioner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Personal

Captain and Mrs Buffers spent Fri
day night in the city, enroute to Camp
Grant, where the Captain expects TO
receive his final discharge from the
army within few days | am sure
it will be pleasant news to their many
friends to learn that Mr.. and Mrs.
Buffers intend to found future home
in Viroqua and become permanent
residents Of Vernon county. They
will remain at Camp Grant until the
end Of June o. G.. NJ.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
To Stimulate Nav Recruiting

Residents Of Viroqua will be given
an unusual treat the night of Satur-
day, June 81, when the Blue Mound
County Club orchestra of Milwaukee,
just released from service with John
Phillip Sousa's great naval band, will
appear at the Opera House, playing
for a dance to he given to stimulate
recruiting for the navy. This organ
ization of musicians enjoys the dis
tinction of being the best jazz band
in Wisconsin. Although the war is
over, the government recognizes that
a need still lists for recruiting, and
the Navy Jazz Band can play an i'm
portant part in this work. Therefore,
the tour now being made through the
state is of semi-official nature. The
bandmen all appear in their navy uni
forms and are ready to supply all per-
sons interested with any information
desired as to life in Uncle Sans great
growing naval organization.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Convention at Soldiers Grove

The annual convention of the South
WestDistrict will be held at the Chris
tian church, Soldiers Grove, June 20
%. Several members of the local
Christian church will be in attendance.
On Friday Mr.. and Mrs. Chris WEIGH,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f Shreve, Mrs. VIM.
Post and Mrs. Martha Mckinney,
Margaret Norris and Katherine Luz
cas- are planning to attend the first
session. Others will go later. Pas
tor J. Harry Bullock breaches the SER
mon Sunday morning and Mr.. L. 2.
Smith conducts Conference Satur-
day afternoon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
TAKE NOTICE

Every owner or occupant residing
in the city is hereby notified that they
must clean all boulevards, alleys, trim
all shade trees at once as we are to
have one Of the largest crowds in the
history Of the city, here for the ceIe-
bration July 4. Let everyone take
pride and make the city beautiful.
Then visitors will commend US.
25-2 W. Z. GARRETT, Mayor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
WOOL LOWER THAN LAST YEAR
From AZ to 50 Cents a Pound Is Now
Being Paid

The wool market this year is about
10 cents below the price fixed by the
government, 43 to 50 cents being psid
The government has on hand about
300 600, 900 pounds of last years clip,
but for the benefit of the farmer viii
withdraw this from the open market
from July ] to October /. Between
those dates wool growers should hus-
lie in their feeces. If Congress should
decide to dump the government wool
o., the market all at one time, this
;r;ll probably depress the market price
from 10 TO Is cents pound.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
THE BEST COW IN THE Lot
Melvin Lee Pays $3.50 for Guernsey
Cow at Waukesha

Melvin Lee, well-known Guernsey
breeder of Hillsboro, enjoys the dis
tinction of purchasing the highest
priced animal sold at the Waukesha
county Guernsey sale, on June 5th,
paying $3.50 for a six-year-old COW.
She has a record Of nearly 600 pounds
butterfat, and will make a most vaIu-
able breeding animal for Lees herd.
Eighty head were sold at this sale,
averaging S534--total S42,720
J. d. Beck bid In one animal at the
Christensen sale the previous day at
$500 He has ordered twenty heifers
directly from the Isle of Guernsey.
County Agent Graf attended the
Christensen sale, and also attended a
district county agent conference at
Waukesha last week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
s. B. Gates Dead

Word reaches Viroqua friends of
the passing away of S. B. Gates at his
home in Mauston. The body viii ar
rive on the Milwaukee train Thursday
night, and be inferred in the family
lot. Pastor Harris will conduct short
services. Mr.. Gates conducted a lum-
Der yard here, moving to Mansion
about fifteen years ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Improves Picture Honse

Manager Ben Brown has just spent
more than $500 in bringing his NOV
ing picture house up TO the most mod
ern standard. He has installed two
blowers which remove four thousand
cubic feet Of air per minute. These,
together with six large oscillating
fans, change the air in the theatre
every three minutes. His new Sim
plex projecting machine is the last
word in picture reproduction. The
high character Of Ben's films is too
well known to need comment and he
is not sparing expense to mOdernize
his theatre
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18

Tonight. Thnrsday-the big picture, Eyes Of
the World.
Friday-Norna Talmadge in Her Only Way
and Loves Young Screams. Lloyd Comedy.
10 and zoe.
Saturday and Sunday--Ceorze Bsban. the
wonderful character actor in Hearts Of Men.
Extra, the special Pathe hand eolored picture,
the latest thing out IN motion pictures show
ing movements analyzed-iee and 2Se.
Monday and Tuesdsy-The Csnnibals Of the
South Seas-phot0graphed by Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Johnson. Extra, Earth's Greatest Gift
Iec and Use.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
RETURNED MISSIONARY
TO SPEAK

We fortunate in having a
who will speak Sunday night. in
teresting message.
The offering last Sunday for day $4,000
The Bible School will support a native in Africa.
Thirty eight Glass last Sunday You
ought visit this class.
FAMILY DAY Sunday, June 29th. announcement
week.
You the welcome HOmeike Church
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Rain-and More Rain,

The past two weeks have been mark
ed by excessively hot weather, punct-
uated by terrific rains nearly every
day. And how the stuff does growl
But weeds are bothering the corn
quite badly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Attention Modern Woodmen

The proposition of purchasing the
old Odd Fellow hall comes before the
next meeting, Thursday evening, June
rs. All members must be present to
decide this question.
OLAF WALBY, Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
AUCTION SALE

Robert Parker will hold an auction
sale of all kinds of household goods,
garden utensils, etc, at his residence,
commencing at two o'clock on Tues
day, June oath. J. E. Shreve cries.
Commencing at / o'clock on Thurs
day, June 26th, Mrs. E. o. Hofstead
will sell at auction all of her house
hold goods. J. E. Shreve cries the
sale
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Change in Garage

The firm of Horribly e. Jackson has
been dissolved, and Roy Cade has pur-
chased Mr.. Hornby's interest. Ray
eontemplates going on the road as
salesman. To the new firm, Jackson
& Cade, we extend best wishes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
vIROQUA WINS FIRST GAME
Beats LaFarge Ball Team by Score
of IL to 3


Viroqua's new ball team cleaned up
the LaFarge boys at the fair ground
by score Of IL to 5. Garin pitched
the first five innings, doing well for
his first game. His weakness was
lack of control but he viii improve.
Rabbit finished the game, holding
them runless. Curtis playing deserv-
es especial mention. He made trip
lie, double and single. There were
several two-base hits. The crowd
was small, due no doubt TO the threat
ening weather, and the team barely
made expenses. II is to be hoped that
attendance will improve Next Sun
day, DeSoto will come to cross bats
with our boys. Jim Brown, Indian
pitcher of the Western league, will
twill for them Come and help Viro-
oua win again
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
THE DALLAS CIRCUS GOES OVER
Six DeHayiland Planes Pass Above
Eiroqua Saturday

Saturday morning, the famous Dali
las flying circus passed over VirOqua
six great DeHaviland planes driven
by Liberty motors, flying high, going
about 100 miles an hour, and being
out of sight in very few minutes
They were on their way from St.Paul
to indianapolis, via Madison and Chi
cagro
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
OUR STREETS ARE BEING OILED
A Dirty Mess-But It's Better Than
Eating Dirt

Viroqua's principal streets are fin
ally receiving a coating of oil. 1t is
surely a dirty mess, carried by auto
tires and tramping feet onto walks,
crossings and into stores and homes.
But, even at that, it is better than eat
ing dirt 1t is the lesser of two evils;
or like good old Methodist religion, re-
pentance before conversion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Buy Coal Now

Buy your coal now A shortage of
coal is in sight on all kinds, and the
prices are advancing Place your or
ders at once L. c. BOYLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Rest of the Year Subscriptions
From June to December

These special offers only open I'M
til June IS. ORDER AT ONCE.
Standard Periodical Agency
Howard J. Thayer, Phone 40.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Viii Receive Slock

The Chaseburg Cooperative Co.
will receive cattle and hogs at Viro-
qua Monday. June % and at Chase
burg the Gath. H. A. HOFF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Pull EN- Early

Our dental offices will close at 1900
m on Saturdays during June, July and
August. 1913
DR. BALDWIN
DIR. CHASE
DR.. FOPTNEY
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18
Shorf News Stories of Interest

Pick Ops Comngs Dongs of
Vicinity
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18

One of the important bills passed,
on Saturday, was the highway meas
ure for state tax of S1,100,000 per
year for three years. This is made
if the state is to participate
in the federal allotments for aid to
differnet states.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-06-18

DeSoto Argus reports that Mrs.Josie
Mccormick of that village enjoyed a
brief visit from her son, Capt Thos.
Clyde Mccormick, being on the eve
of his departure for France, there to
take up work for the government in
the army of occupation. Other SOL
diers who are reported home are Wal
ton Hayden, Leon Campbell, Clyde
McAuley, Ellis Erickson, Robert Cor
don and George Wolfe.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-01

game of cricket. There are bands composed solely of natives. Wartime prohibition is in force.
 Generally the islanders are showing a lively interest in American ideas and customs Evidence of this is the en- thusiastic celebration of such national holidays as Decoration day and Indc- pendence day, when the people join W ith the authorities in patriotic exer- cjses such as saluting the flag, parade5 and other celebrations unknown here before.
 The same laws and methods of gov erning the islands as under the Dan ish regime still exist. Lack of change in this respect is attributed to the war. There is some dissatisfaction and agi- tation among local political aspiraEts who want American laws and customs to be extended to the islands. More conservative men do not share ill this agitation, but trust that the necessary change will be made in time, when con- gress has decided what form of gov ernment the islands shall have.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-01
DEVELOP PMENT OF ISLANDS IS
 LOOKED FOR

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands, July 5 (COrrespondence of Associated Pross). These islands have been materially developed in some ways since they were purchased by the United States from Denmark less than two years ago. Now that peace has come the islanders are looking forward with great hopes of further developments in the future, especially with regard to the harbor of St. Thomas.
 The islanders are under the control of the navy department, and the ad- ministration of the naval officers and their relations with the local legisla- ture, called the colonial council, have won the friendship of the inhabitants. The revenues of the islands are not sufficient to meet their requirements, and the navy department has apprOpri- ated annually $2OO,O00 for public works and the general upkeep of affairs. Coupled with the frequent visits of American men or war duu tue Sp6uu- ing of much money by the forces sta tioned on the islands, the naval au- thorities have endeavored to give aid in every way.
 Natives fill public positions where possible, and many are studying and preparing for any other opportunities that may offer. The hospitals have been improved and remodeled by of- ficers of the navy medical corps, and the American Red Cross has provided furniture and fixtures. Young native girls are being trained as nurses. A start has been made in teaching use full professions to pupils of the public schools. Better sanitary conditions and a proper water supply are being furnished.
 The present governor, Admiral w. Oman, has held receptions which all classes have attended. The people have American soda fountains and res taurants and the national game of baseball has supplanted the English
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-01
PRINTING TRADE IS
 SHORT OF GOOD MEN

NEW YORK, Aug. (by Associated Press) ).-Information that there is shortage of men in the printing and publishing industries, and that there are exceptionally good opportunities for the employment of discharged sol diers and sailors in that field has been received at the office here of Colonel Arthur Woods, assistant secretary of war The announcement adds that there is room in the printing industry not only for apprentices but for men of past experience and considerable education.
 Denver and other places in Colorado are said to be short of printers and, according to the announcement, simi- lar reports have been received from Iowa and from other states all over the country.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-01

No one should be without an elec- tric plate, especially the kind with 3 different heats. Northwestern Hard ware company.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-01

Home portraits of quality. Agency Cordova drug store. Scarborough, pho tographer 14-tl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-24
|Roush, Groh, Daubert Among
Stars TO Twinkle Here in
Opening Game Of 1919 Season

his powerful bat hardly carries him 10
n margin over GToh.
Ivy WlDsO, catcher, would bo n star
on any unn'H ban team Aud Moran
also hna acquired Rarlden from the Gi.
Giants Another from McirnW'E ranch
IN slim Snlice and Moran Is batting
more than white chip TINT tho long
southhnw has some more good games
IN his system Jake Daubeft. former
Htooklyn pmyor. replaces Chase on
inst hnsc Dhubert has been "A star
ard may ba yet At nny rate ho adds
another big bat 10 the Reds colloc-
ton.
shortstop 10 Needed.
Moran has rounded up n pretty likely
looking bunch OF pitchers ana would
let the cubs and Giants do the worry
INK II he had a dependable BhortstOp-
per Admitting that n major league
Ahprislop iH a scarce animal Pa myH
hen have the hole plugged ~ II will
hOld water whom the season starts.
So much for the players. some of
whom have not been mentioned be
cuso II might expand thla story to
book length and crowd Art Gumm's
Nuf clear off the page. And Art
YOU know. would never stand for that
Moran himself whom you will re-
member more readily ms fornurr man.
nFer ~ tho Philadelphia Nationals,
whcro he won leagues chAnplnnshi ..
In an ace IN Me hole for Cincinnati.
He knows tho game has tho conf
d'ncc and respect u the plaj crs. and
II anyone can put over a flag winner
iu huodoo Kcdland Moran IN that per
son,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-24
Masked Star in
Saturdays Times
Was Oscar Witt


When Mnmscr Barrow of the Boston
Red Sox obtained Oscar Wit the star
.hown in our flu- masked player contest
iaturdny. from the Tigers this spring in
|, three -rotpered deal hs Bcantown
illot remarked. "Ile rounds out my in
field" Aud tho Old dope indicates that
,arrow has the right dope.
Ito VIII havo McInnis nj first. Jack
Barry at recond Everett scott Ht
hort ard VT, at thlrl-some little In
icld.
Wit ranks high as third sacker
'rnnk Hskcr led the field of those who
imyed IN the major portion " the
,amcs last season. Larry Gardner was
|, close second and right ON their heels
Hnis Wit
VIZ averaged 9j3 asn fielder
Tho only reason tho Tigers lot Oscar
20 in the deal was bccalAo Of the fact
hat he was weak at the bat jennings
bas Robbie Jones. who LOOKS Ike n
'omer ~ third and Is there with the
IT. lie needed an outfield ana II
pitcher. 40 tho deal went through.
Though his slugEing average
wasn't heavy 27s VIII made the boys
itch 10 him Ito famed only flvo times
the riNty-1iN games He drew
hlrty-two PASSES nnd tapped out TWEEN
y sacrifice hits.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-24
Jim Vaughan Tells Why
He Failed at New York

Joined the cubs and my arm has been
gi@H' ever since
Fans said was larry white with New
York That Is not true. I have never
mentioned a word about this before
WAS game enough 10 take my medicine
hnd iot the critics nave their say but
siuce became member of tho cub.
/ dli hll wlthIn my pOwer IN beat the
Giants on the Polo grounds iusi 20 hc1r
tho fans nud s'ribrH say why dIiUf
hr pitch that VA with tho Yankees
DID NOT because my arm was bhf Bar
rrtt. who was trainer u the club. can
verify what sry
Il like 20 pitch. md have never re-
fused a manager set, / have often
WofRed out Of my turn despite tho fact
that u IN Just ~ hHi for big man
10 pitch ~ u is Tor a little man Size
has not everything b. DO with twlrllng
II iq the arm. md man ~ my stature
o. JJHt as likely 10 tire ana wear out
bots arm ns smaller unu tighter pitch
,f
Vaughan certainly has not shown any
laly tendencies since he WIS secured by
tho cubs IN 1919 That year bee Joined
'hr club late In the fhll and pitched IN
seven games i've Of which ho won lu
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-24

Jim Vaughan has gwen chicago
writer m explanation " Hhy he failed
with tho New York Yankees 20 com.
pletely several years ago that hs wHs
dumped 90 the minors 10 then come
back snd prove such n winner with the
Chicago cubs. II was not Indifference,
bIt lame um mys llppo Jim.
Vaughan was charged win lolng
lnckadnislcni while hs VnH with the
Yankees IN 1910. ~ ana ~ and was
roundy pnnned by some New YORK
critics They accused him ~ being hay
because he did rot exert himself ana
mako his sire count for lot In the wny
~ winning bail game They di not
know ho injured his arm IN tho season
~ 1910
"Ihurt my nrm June I l." said Vaughan
IN bis explanation Just given 'GcOrr"
Shlllng wAH manager Of the club a. tho
time and ! told him 30, but he declined
10 lef me go. thinking ! would return no
ms normal condition. My arm did not
f,gaIu ~ strength until ! Joined tN.
kans1s Clty tenn In 1913 / th'Nk the
hot w,athsr there helped H. That fan