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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
BOOST THF BIG WELCOME
COMMITTEES REAPPOINTEDTO
LAY PLANS
Continuous Movie and Vaudeville -
Big Parade-Picnic Dinner
Speeches, Bowery Etc.

The general arrangements commit
tee met with the heads of committees
| MSc1ay night at the K p. hall and
subcommittee members were appoint
ed and plans discussed in a general
way for the coming soldier welcome.
Roughly, the plans for the day are as
follows. A continuous movie show at
the Star vaudeville at the opera house,
mammoth parade in the morning, pro-
ceeding to the park where the soldiers
will be welcomed by c. j. Smith. Capt.
Buffers to respond in an hours adj
dress. Then will come picnic dinner
in the park Afternoon win be de-
voted to stunts on Main street, includ-
ing the popular bowery. Sandwiches,
coffee and doughnuts will be served to
soldiers free at Running's hall from 2
o'clock until eight, when the place will
be cleared for dancing. Band concert
viii be. rendered in the evening This
outline will of course be changed and
improved.
1t was at first thought that the sol
diers and their ladies could be ban
quoted, but this will be out of the
question owing to the fact that Vernon
county has in the neighbcrhood of
thousand soldier lads, and it is the ex-
pectation of those in charge that each
soldier viii be present in uniform to
march in the parade and partake of
the big welcome which Vernon county
lis preparing. All Viroqua lodges and
club rooms will be thrown open to
thenl-and everything else in the city.
The decoration committe desire
that every house in the city be draped
in bunting and flags, and every car
that enters the city be likewise adorn-
ed. No affair in Vernon county's his
tory is expected to take rank with
this big welcome either in expenditure
of money, number in attendance or in
varied program. Following are the
committees in Charge:
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Wv. u. Dy-
sou, chairman A. f. Smith, r. W. Baldwin,
Berlie Moore. Ole Anderson, {. A. Parker and
F. p. Mcintosh.
FINANCE "A. f. Smith, chairman; l.. C..
Boyle, F. r. Mcintosh, Albert Speum. VIM.
DOlen. l. S. Hamilton, L. NJ. Thompson.
PUBLICITY I'll. E. Goldsmith, chairman:
Otto G. Brown. NJ J. Felix, Editors o. C. Nun
by, Shear Of Hiilsboro. Perkins of La Fargo
Copper of De Soto and VanWinter of Viola.
REFRESHMENTS; "A. F. May, chairman:
Henry Running, Jens II. Stetry, Clyde Foster,
Perry l. MeHenry, Sterley May. Roy Moore.
DECORATIONS III. f. Rogers, Jr..chair-
Beat, VIM. F. Lindemann, DIR. J. II. Chase and
II. p. Proctor, Jr.
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT: Otto G.
Brown. chairman; Leland Nuzum, Albert Thorn
psOn, Tom Dahl, Tom Buchanan, c. G. Culver
and l.. l.. Baptie.
PARADE. E. ston chairman; Nuns
Helgeson, n. f. Fortney, r. W. ROgerson, DR..
VI. r. Sathe. DIR. A. P. Minshall, A. j. Beat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
STAR PROGRAM

Thursday, May s-HenFy W. WalthaH in "a
stin Small Voice." splendid picture suited 70
this great star. Extra, Lyons and Moran Com
edy. Toe and zee.
Friday, MAY s-MadRe Kennedy, Gold " in
Star, in delightful comedy drama The Dan
ger Game" Extra. Hearst News. 1Oc-zec..
Saturday. Matiree and Saturday and Sun.
day eveuinxs-Emk0 Lincoln in 'sTnrzan OF
the Apes = wonderful fascinating production
in eight parts. lee-z5e
Coming next week-Bert Lyten IN liner
peeted Places" Billy Rhodes IN Hoop La -
Alice Brady in the knife and Sszimovia in
sOut Of the Fog"
'sMiekey" for two days May 1920.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
THE LES TERRIBLES"ARE HERE
Vanguard of 32nd Division Lands in
New York

/. S. Hamilton, Perry Cowden, Mrs.
Eugene Helgeson, Charlie Rhodes and
others received kilograms Tuesday tel
ling that our boys of the 32nd Division
had landed in New York on Monday.
The first units of the famous 32nd
division came on the ex-German liner
George Washington, and comprised
the division headquarters under COM
mand of General Ham, and the 10Th
and 128th infantry regiments. I'm
doubtedly the rest of the division will
soon arrive and proceed in body to
rehabilitation points Michigan men
to Camp Custer, Wisconsin men to
Camp Grant.
The troops were met and welcomed
by Governor Philip and party, and
New York greeted them as befitted the
reputation they have earned-that of
being the crack troops of the nation,
standing shoulder to shoulder with the
Rainbow division and the Marines. The
entire division was decorated with the
French war cross by brigades and
companies, and many of the men wear
individual crosses. The Sind sustain
ed 10000 casualties, fourth highest of
all American troops.
1t is possible that our boys will be
with us by the 18th, but nothing GER
tain is now known of the day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
PLANS BEING SHAPED FOR FAIR
Racing-Base Ball-Free Attractions
Track is Repaired

Plans for the big annual county pic
nic-the Vernon county fair-are COM
mencing to take form. At the meet
ing Saturday night 1925 was approp-
rated for baseball-$75 per day. The
society desires that hiring of outside
players be done away with and only
bonafide residents of each contesting
point be allowed to play. $3.50 was
voted for free attractions. 1t was
decided that the stores should close at
10 o'clock in the forenoon, the baseball
to be held in the morning, and the races
in the afternoon.
Last week VIM. Crume and VIM.
Best contributed their services with
the town of Viroqua engine and grad
er, and Martin Larsen, Ole Kjos and
W. P Side with Martins engine and
grader, and under direction of Presi-
dent f. NJ Minshall the track was put
in very presentable shape. All of this
work was donated to the society.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
To Have Booth at State Fair

County Agent Graf is working on
very commendable project that of
having Vernon county's products rep
resented in a booth at the state fair
1t will require about $500 to carry on
the work A. Thoreson Of Westby
started the contribution with $40, l..
NJ. Thompson gave IS. Come ahead
you progressive farmers and see that
your wares have proper representa-
ton IT the big state show
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
$500. 900 OF LOAN Is SUBSCRIBED
Quite a Little Work Yet Remains to
BE Done

About s620,000 of the Victory loan
has been subscribed in Vernon county.
This leaves quite a substantial sum
yet to be raised, and as only a few
days of the campaign remain, Chair
man Johnson is very anxious that the
solicitors complete their canvass and
report as soon as possible. The I'M
ceasing bad weather has interfered
considerably with finishing up in the
rural districts, but it is expected and
hoped that old Vernon viii have ex-
ceeded its quota within few days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
A FARMERS HEAVY FIRE Loss
Big, Modern Barn on Farm of Henry
Swangstu in Franklin Burns

De Soto Argus tells Of a great mis-
fortune which befell Henry Swangstu
of Sag City community last Thursday
night when his barn took fire and was
burned to the ground. Origin Of fire
is mystery. 1t was discovered at 10
in the evening", the owner barely hav-
ing time 10 remove his horses from
the burning building. Ten head of
mich cows and some young stock per-
ished, and hay feed, harness, tools, etc,
were destroyed The barn was a new
one, erected 10 replace one burned in
a similar manner two years ago, and
it is a severe loss to the thrifty Sag
City farmer. Neighbors and friends
express much sympathy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Sacred Concert at Bethesda Church

A choir Of forty voices Of the Luth-
eran churches of La Crosse viii give
a sacred concert in the Main street
church next Sunday at 1920 o'clock
They will render the Easter can
tata Il am the Resurrection and the
Life" under the able leadership Of Mr..
Forseth of La Crosse, baritone of rare
ability. No admission fee will be
charged but the congregation will be
asked to give a collection. All are
welcome.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
General Pershing's Hundred Heroes

Do you know who they are? Is
your boy one of them? Read their
thrilling story beginning in the Ladies'
Home Journal for June, story of the
superhuman bravery, of the exalted
patriotism of 100 real American boys.
all of whom were awarded the Distin-
guished Service Medal. Phone me
your order now, as you must not miss
this June issue. Howard j. Thayer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Buys Anton Olson Store

l desire to announce to the
people of Viroqua and vicinity
that / have purchased of Anton
Olson his store in the city of vi
roqua. / will aim to keep a
complete line of groceries and
dry goods, and respectfully So
hcit both old and new trade.
] viii also buy eggs and other
farm produce.
CARL NJ. FROILAND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
THE LITTLE OLD HOME PAPER
IBy Charles Hanson Towne in American Magaznel

The little old home paper comes to me-
As badly printed it can be;
It's ungrammatical, cheap absurd
Yet | love each intimate word!
For lere | am IN the teeming town,
Where the sad, mad people rush up and down,
And it's good to get back to the old lost place,
And gossip and smile for little space.
The weather is hot; the corn crops good;
They've had picnic in Sheldons wood.
And Aunt Maria sick last week;
Ike Morrison's got swollen cheek,
And the Squire hurt in runaway
More shocked than bruised, I'm glad to say.
Bert Wills used to play ball with him
Is working a farm with his uncle Jim.
The Red Cross ladies gave tea,
And raised quite a bit Old Sol MacPhee
Has sold his house Lincoln Road
He couldn't carry so big load.
The Methodist minister had call
From a wealthy parish St Paul.
And old Herb Sweet is married at last
He was forty-two. How the years rush past!
But here's an item that makes see
What a puzzing riddle life can be.
When the Allies made their last advance.
Ed Stokes That boy with the laughing eyes
AS blue as the early summer SKIES!
He wouldn't have killed a fy-and yet
Without a murmur, without a regret,
He left the peace of cur little place,
And went away with light IN his race;
For out in the world was job to do,
And he wouldn't come home until 1t was through!
-Four thousand miles from tiny town
And its hardware store, this boy went down.
Such quiet lad, such simple chap
But he's put East Dunkirk the mapl
''Ed Stokes" it reads, twas killed IN France
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

high value OF farm products, and the fact that
high wages have allowed many men 20 accum-
ulate a few hundred dollars, Is turning mems
thoughts to the soil as never before This Of
fers an unusual opportunity to Intending set
tiers TO secure a farm, probably Offering more
real opportunities than a u. s. Homestead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
WILL RECEIVE CEMENT BIDS

The City Of Viroqua will receive
sealed bids for cement work for the
season of 1919. Bids to be in the
hands Of the city clerk not later than
May 10Th, to present to the council at
the meeting held on that date.
By order of the council, May 6.
Z. j. Older. Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
KindIr SettIe Accounts

All accounts due the Kuebler Hard
ware Co. have been left at Moore
Brothers hardware store, and / trust
that early settlement of all accounts
viii be made there, as / desire that
the business be adjusted within short
time. G. J. KUEBLER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Mail Carrier Wanted

A mail carrier for Viroqua Route !
is wanted at once. This is one of the
best routes from Viroqua Office and
carries a salary of S1488. Inquire at
the postoffice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Auto Painting al liberty Pole

AUtU TdIItIIIE dN IfUtTby 7 UIN
| have rented the brick garage at
Liberty Pole and will use it for auto
mobile painting. ! invite car owners
to give me a chance to put their ma
chimes in first-class condition.
1872 GEO. JOHNSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Short News Stories of Interest

Flick Censor of Dongs
viroqua a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

A delegation of senators and assem-
bly, men are absent at New York mem
bers Of the official and military con-
tingent Of the state Who go there to
welcome the famous returning crack
soldier organizations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

The Skogmo committee marketing
bin passed tbs senate with but slight
opposition, and now goes to the as
sembly, where a similar measure is
bending A joint hearing will be had.
1t appears certain that fairly work
able scheme for marketing products
will be mapped out and agreed upon
as a compromise between extremes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

Members of both houses have awak-
ened to the realization that "May is
upon them with not more than one
half of their work accomplished after
seventeen weeks. They have voted to
hold sessions five days a week, hold
committee meetings each day and keep
the grist in the hopper continuously in
hopes of concluding their work by the
first of June. / do not believe, work
as they may, that the session can be
brought to close before July first.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-08
LABOR DEMANDS
RETURN OF j. s.
men IN RUSSIA
Federation Condemns Daylight
Savings Law and Demands
Removal of Labor Com
missioner Kennedy.

Twelve resolutions were passed
by the Nebraska State Federation of
Labor, in session at the Labor
temple, yesterday. Among them
was resolution demanding imme-
date withdrawal of American
troops from Russia. Another fav-
ored Irish independence. The lat
ter resolution was introduced by
Frank M. Coffey, secretary of the
federation.
The daylight savings law was con-
demned and resolution demanding
its repeal was adopted. Removal
of Frank Kennedy, state labor COM
missioner, was asked in resolution.
A new trial for Mooney was also
demanded.
Delegates to the convention held
picnic at Krug park last night.
Three chartered cars carried the
men and women attending the con-
vention to the park.
Today's session will be taken up
almost entirely with the election
of officers, the report of the COM
mittee on profiteering and an ad-
dress by ]. D. Ream, master of the
Nebraska Grange,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-08
DROP IN STOCK
RECE|PTSDUET
LABOR TROUBLE
Only the Burlington, Union
Pacific and illinois Central
Bring Cattle to Omaha
Market.

Receipts of live stock at the
South Omaha market took another
big drop Thursday as a result of the
tieup on several of the railroads.
Only lH cars were received, about
24O less than Wednesday, and sew
eral hundred less than usually on
Thursdays.
Men at the South Side station of
the Northwestern walked OUT We'd
nesday night. Practically nothing is
being received or shipped out over
this road. The Wabash is COM
pletely tied up. The Union Pacific.
Burlington and Illinois Central roads
are still handling stock. Although
the business at the yards is being
taken care of by the roads, yet little
stock is being sent in.
A further decrease in receipts is
expected Friday. Chicago reported
about $500 head Thursday or 400
more than the local market. All
other markets reported receipts far
below these two.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-08
SOCIETY WON AN
PLAYS "HOST" TO
POLITE BURGLAR
Mrs. Lawrence J. Kearney
Chats With AfabIe House
Breaker.

Mrs. Lawrence J. Kearney, Oma-
ha society woman, sat on the edge
of bed in her home. OPS Mercer
boulevard, at 3 O'Clock yesterday
morning and chatted with a burglar.
The burglar was affable, courteous
and efficient.
Mrs. Kearney awoke to find him
standing at the head Of her bed.
She started to scream. Don't
scream, madam" said the burglar,
Just tell me where your husbands
pants are. / can't seem to find
them"
"They're-they're-they're in the
closet" said Mrs. Kearney.
Then Mr.. Kearney awoke. He
started to say something to his
frightened wife when the burglar
flashed his light on the bed again.
Don't novel, he said sternly. Mr..
Kearney didn't. He saw faint ray
of moonlight glinting on the barrel
of the burglars gun.
did you say the closet, madam"
asked the burglar.
But before she replied he had
opened the closet door and lifting
the Kearney pants from the hook
began to search them.
"There's only $40 in the pants,
he said next. where's the rest
And y, the diamonds; where are
they?" =,
mo diamonds" answered Mr.
Kearney shortly. He was getting
used to the burglar. So was Mrs
Kearney.
"Any other bedrooms" asked the
burglar, lifting Mr.. Kearneys watch
from the dresser and dropping II
carelessly into his coat pocket.
Mrs. Kearney showed the burglar
to her daughters bedroom. The
daughter, Dorothy, 10 years old
told the burglar to get out. He
laughed and, with Mrs. Kearney sit
ting on the edge of Dorothy's bed
searched the dresser drawers.
"You won't find anything in here,
she told him.
"Sorry to doubt lady" came the
reply, "but I'll see for myself"
Then he asked Mrs. kearney
where the telephone was, and, beine
told ION the landing" cut the wires
He ordered Mrs. Kearney to keer
her daughter and Mr.. Kearney from
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-08
Motion Picture Show New
Drive AGAINST H. c. of L.

In line with the wide publicity
given the present drive against the
high cost of living and prohteering,
Mgr. Harry B. Watts of the Strand
theater has secured film on COM
munity cooking, which will be
shown for the remainder OF the
week in addition to the regular
feature.
The picture shows real COM
munity kitchen in New York, like
the ones being installed in eastern
cities in an effort to help solve the
high-cost-of-living problem. Hun
dreds of families are served by one
kitchen, the food being delivered,
cooked and ready to serve, at meal
time by the aid of heat-retaining re-
ceptacles and swift automobile
trucks.
Similar kitchens have been pro-
posed for Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-08
BOOZE GUARDS
Are REMOVED
FROM BRIDGES
Police Chief Removes Liquor
Officers Following Persis-
tent Reports Of Grating
From BootIeggers.

Following numerous reports to
the effect that policemen have been
grating from bootleggers on Mis-
souri, bridges, Police Chief Eber-
stein yesterday removed all of the
guards which heretofore have been
stationed on the Douglas street and
Illinois Central railroad bridges.
This action was taken with the full
approval of Mayor Smith, who is
acting police commissioner in the
absence of Commissioner Ringer,
who is out of the city on his vaca-
ton.
Chief Gives His Reason.
The national prohibition law is
expected to take care of the illegal
transportation of intoxicating liquor,
is the reason given for this action
by Chief Eberstein.
In the past there have been two
men stationed on the railroad
bridge and four stationed on the
Douglas bridge.
In his order abolishing the liquor
guards the police chief made no ref
erence to the many reports of graft.
Neither did he say that he would in
stitute an investigation following the
repeated charges which have been
registered on this score.
Il guess he is having his share of
grief without looking for more trou-
ble," commented one of the police
men who did not want to give up
his job. "The easiest way out of it,
Eberstein figured, was to simply
take us all off"
Booze Coming In.
1t is known that there is more
liquor coming into Omaha now, and
has been during the last three weeks,
than there was for the two months
just prior to the national prohibition
law becoming effective. From a half
to a dozen loads, and frequently
more, cross the Douglas street
bridge every night. The bootleg
gers hauling the stuff are said to be
allowed to go their way unmolested
upon the payment of $50. Some of
the bridge guards have been charg-
ing a fiat rate of $50 load, accord
ing to the statements of a dozen
men who declare they have paid the
bridge toll.
Omaha bootleggers purchased al
most unlimited quantities in whole
sale lots of whisky in St. Joseph,
Kansas City, Minneapolis and other
cities before the prohibition law
went into effect. This is being kept
in the various cities and moved from
time to time to Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-08
WOULDN'T take A
FORTUNE FOR IT
SAYS MRS. LYNCH
All Her Friends Come to See
the Good TanIac Has
Done Her.

81 wouldn't take a good size for
tune for all the good Tanlac has
done for me-" said Mrs. A. F.
Lynch, of 1874 Central St., Gales
burg, ILL.,, to a Tanlac representa-
tive, recently.
II had been suffering with stom-
ach trouble for about five years."
continued Mrs. Lynch, land some
times I was in perfect agony from
pain and cramps. At times it just
looked like the least thing l ate
would give me an awful attack of
indigestion and I was told that if
l didn't diet myself I was likely to
die from one of these spells. I
hadn't been able to eat regular
mea! for several years and in all
this time I suffered with cramps,
dizzy spells and awful, throbbing
headaches. I was often troubled
with gas on my stomach and bloated
up so badly felt like I could hardly
get my breath. Oh, it was an awful
feeling, I tell you, and I hadn't
been able to eat anything but light
foods for so long it was very dis
couraging, to say nothing of the
terrible pain I had to endure. Be-
sides this stomach trouble, I also
suffered lot with my kidneys and
was so constipated that my con-
dition alarmed me at times and, try
as I would, I just didn't seem able
to find anything to relieve this
trouble. My back hurt me so bad l
could hardly stand it sometimes and
/ was never free from a dull aching
pain across the small of my back. I
finally got so run down in health I
was just able to get around and
that was about all, but when I suf-
fered from those attacks of indi-
gestion / was usually laid up for as
much as a week and sometimes
longer I tried about everything
that was recommended for my
trouble, but nothing l took helped
me and was in so much pain most
Of the time l just felt like life
was hardly worth living.
"Then I was lucky enough to try
Tanlac and it has certainly done me
wonderful amount of good, be-
cause I can eat three meals a day
now and am never troubled
particle with indigestion, bloating
spells or headaches. My kidneys
don't bother me now and I am not
constipated any more, either, and
am in such good condition I can
do all my own Homework with ease,
even the washing. As a matter of
fact, l am perfectly we'll in every
way and so pleased over the way
Tanlac has helped me that I talk
about it all the time, and so do the
neighbors, and people that have
heard about my recovery come to
see me to find out if all they hear
is true and it doesn't take me long
to convince them of the facts. Pm
always glad to speak a good word
for Tanlac."
Tanlac is sold in Omaha at all
Sherman & Mcconnell Drug Com
pany's stores, Harvard Pharmacy
and West End Pharmacy. Also For
rest and Meany Drug Company in
South Omaha and the leading drug
gist in each city and town through
out the state of Enthusiastically.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-08
Charges Son Was Illegally
Enlisted Into Canadian Army

Charging that the Canadian gov
eminent illegally enlisted his son,
Charles A., into the army, Joseph
Mongene, Excelsior Springs, Mo,
has written to The Bee, asking the
proper method of presenting claim
against that government.
The son, Charles, was killed in &C
ton August 3, 1916, while operating
with Canadian forces on the west
ern front. The father received a
pension for a while. but this was dis
continued for unknown reasons, he
says. Mr.. Mongene asserts that his
son had been paroled from several
Iowa hospitals before his enlistment
suffering from sickness from sun
heat"