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The Belding banner-news., 1922-02-15
LOCALS WERE WELL PLEASED
WITH JUNIOR "AG" MEET
.(Cont.nued from page one)


cattle breeder. The noon lunch at
the Church of Christ was a real
church dinner with all of the extras
the BOYS did justice to every dish and
in 40 minutes showed that healthy
farm folks can care for more food
than any other class ever put to-
gether. The ladies seemed to know
that two pieces of pumpkin pie was
a bows ration. The hearty yells of
the conference said 1--WE thank youn
better than any words could have
done. The afternoon program start
ed with saxaphone solo by young
man of the Ionia school,
C. S. Lankdor, a M. A. C. gradu-
ate and practical dirt farmer, told
how his farm work had been helped
by his school work and how his
pleasure had been increased by and
how the ideals not up in college had
been an inspiration to him in his
home work.
The program then was given over
to 10 minute talks by experienced
farmers who lived near Ionia. Mr.
Harword, the breeder of Herefords,
encouraged the conference in stock
judging and said "give every young
boy pure blood animal to raise and
The Belding banner-news., 1922-02-15
WEST CHADWICK

VIM. Wright had very sick horse
last Wednesday. DR.. Steere of Bel
ding, was called and the animal is
getting better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Clark have
moved in one of B. F. Halls houses
and Mr.. Clark will work for him
this summer. We are glad to well
ccme them in our vicinity.
Mrs. Denzel Snow visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Wright and
family, from Friday until Sunday
night.
Congra ulations to Mr. and Mrs.
Ellsworth jerks on their 10 pound
baby boy and to grandpa and grand
ma Dean also for their grand son.
Those who have been sick with the
grip in this vicinity are all getting
better and wish to thank their neigh
The Belding banner-news., 1922-02-15
Obituary

Charles A. Treat, long time resi-
dent of the city, passed away at his
residence at SIS James street, after
a long and painful illness, Monday
morning, February 13 at the age of
so years. He is survived by his wife
and three daughters: Mrs. Herman
Hoyt of Orleans, Mrs. Loren Belding
and Mrs. Sydney LaFond of this city
besides his brothers and host OF
other friends. The funeral was held
Wednesday afternoon at p. m. Rev.
Osborn officiating, interment being in
the family lot at Green's cemetery.
The Belding banner-news., 1922-02-15
"On With The Dance"

Motion picture fans are due for
a great treat when they witness "On
With The Dance, which features
Mae Murray and David Powell in the
leading roles. Telling a story of in
tense heart appeal against back
ground of New York life, both grave
and gay, this remarkable picture fas-
cinates the beholder with scenes of
wild gayety and beauty and holds
one enthralled under the spell of an
interest compelling story, the like Of
The Belding banner-news., 1922-02-15

which has never before been seen up
OF the screen Mae Murray's imper-
sonation is certain to be long remem-
bered by film fans. Too much can
not be said of the production itself
and of the wonderful scenes of New
York life. A dazzling spectacle.
This indeed is a feature extraor'
binary. Empress Theatre, Wednes-
day and Thursday, February % and
%
The Belding banner-news., 1922-02-15

bors and friends for the acts of kind.
ness during their illness and the
Greens Aid for the nice fruit sent
to them.
Mrs. James Chadwick was a Sat.
urday caller at Mrs. AL. Parker's and
Mrs. Levi Krick's. Mrs. Melvin
Smith was a Monday guest of Mrs,
Mrs. Fay Luscomb and uncle. Mr.,
Frank Luscomb were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Wean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Grace and son
have moved from Belding on their
place this week.
Levi Krick called on his sister,
Mrs. John Sharkey, of Belding, on
Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Wheeler was a guest OF
Mrs. d. S. Antclff, Friday afternoon
and Mrs. B.anch Farrar was a caller
there also.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Smith enter
tained their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Kohen Of Port Huron from
Friday until Wednesday and enjoy
ed the visit very much. While here
they visited relatives in Belding and
Smyrna. Sunday. w. +. Smith. of
Grand RaDids, came and mo o.ored to
Carson City with them for a visit
and from there to Grand Rapids on
their way home.
The Belding banner-news., 1922-02-15
Welfare Workers DO Much Good

The Ladies Welfare Society of the
Womans Relief Corps, No. IT'S, the
band of Willing workers and others
who SO kindly have cooperated and
assisted us we presume, will be
pleased to know that at our first
meeting at the home of Mrs. Melissa
The Belding banner-news., 1922-02-15

husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Reed of
Greenville, with a party of friends
To say she was surprised is putting
it mildly. A very Pleasant day was
enjoyed by all.
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
NORMAL NOTES

Practice teaching is progressing
nicely and the students are rapidly
taking on the dignity Of real teachers.
With thirty-seven practice teachers at
work our school is very busy place.
Miss johnson, one of the members
of our faculty, has been absent more
than week on account of illness.
All are hoping for her speedy recov-
cry.
Up to the present time our school
has been running with one less teach
er than last year. This teaching force
has been found to be inadequate so
another teacher will be employed as
soon as one can be found
The County Board made us a visit
last Thursday from 100 to 200 o'clock
p. m. After seeing a calisthenic drill
and joining in community singing in
the assembly room, the members were
treated to apples and shown through
the building. Each member was es-
eorted by one of the girls in the SEN
Tor class. We hope that the members
of the County Board enjoyed the visit
as much as did the students and fac
ulty. At 300 o'clock the student body
visited the afternoon session of the
County Board meeting. The invita-
ton of the County Road Committee
and the Highway Commissioner to at
tend the Friday evening Theatre made
all feel that we had come to "the end
of perfect day"
Miss Moser, the Red Cross Nurse,
gave an extra lesson on Friday of
last week.
Miss Grahn,the County Nurse, made
a physical examination of the Normal
students last week.
Prin. Hill made a trip to Madison
last Friday in the interest of some leg
lisiatlon withe reference to the train
ing of rural teachers.
School win not be in session Thurs
day and Friday of this week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
THE CHURCH NOTES
o. x. RAMBERG. Pastor.

On December 3rd English services
at the DeSoto Lutheran church at IL
Business meeting of the West Prai-
RE church at IL on Wednesday, De-
cember 9th.
The North West Prairie aid will
have a bazaar and chicken dinner at
the West Prairie Town Hall, Satur-
day, December 9th, beginning at IL
o'clock. Come and do your Christmas
shopping here.
l.. F. HAMMER, Pastor
Confirmation services in English in
the Main Street Lutheran church
Thanksgiving Day, at 1890 Seven
teep young people will be confirmed.
Services and communion in English in
the Main street Lutheran church next
Sunday, at 1920. Sunday school and
Bible class at $50.
Services and communion in Bethan-
ia church in Esofea next Sunday, De-
cember 3rd, at 2:30.
The Zion ladies aid meets with Mrs.
Anton Hanson December 9Th. Every
body welcome.
The Luther League of the Main St.
Lutheran church will meet in the par
Tors of the church Thursday evening,
Dec. z, at 8.
NJ. FINSTAD, Pastor
Services and communion in Free
man next Sunday, December 3rd.
Young peoples meeting in the after
noon.
The Copper Greek ladies aid meets
December 7th at the home of Andrew
Quigne near Mt.Sterling.
D. T. BORGEN. Pastor
Emmanuel church-December 3rd.
Sunday school and Bible class at 10.
The ladies aid ofImmanuel church will
serve all day. Lutefisk and lefse, also
lunch Wednesday, December 9th.
Zion church-Service December 8,
at 1890. Young peoples meeting af-
ter service with program. Sylvia
Hanson, Hazel E. Hanson and Mrs.
Hans 0. Hanson will entertain. All
are welcome. Ladies aid of Zion will
hold their annual bazaar and lutefisk
and lefse dinner in the church Tues
day, December 9Th. The confirmation
class of Zion meet in the church De-
cember 18th at 10.
s. X: THOLLEHAUG, Pastor
December 3-Communion services
in Norwegian at Kickapoo at IL and
young peoples program in English at
Soldiers Grove at 2:30.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
Premium List Of the
Vernon County Poultry Association

vernon county Poultry Association
take pleasure in this premium list Of SECOND
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TO breeders and fancers of this exhibit
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VERNON COUNTY POULTRY ASSOCIATION
.o G. B. FISHER, President
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to tassfcaon
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Best Best R an s Iss ten RSpnd sd a0g sack meal
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a. Best Young Pen Chicken Show w Lucas S150
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25 Best Rhode Island White Show Muens
26 Exhibitor Coming gallon
ling Fountain
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2S Best Leghorn Pulet-Mnnie Latta, meals
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~ entries entries IN c class l So So End g srd RibbOn
entries in class-1st bbon II
entries an elass--lst 81 End Ribbon Srd Ribbon
PREMIUMS ON PENS aa FASH
entries in cass-s s., End ST. srd Ribbon
MISCELLANEOUS FOWLS AND PET STOCK
Entry premiums will Turkeys
uneas Rabbits Hares Parrots Canar CAVES White
Poultry. = "
DISPLAY PRIZES
display TO consist OF nine single entries and This
will be governed by the following rule:
case of tie the win be evenly dvded
A, Srd g. and
~, French class 81, Dutch class Sd
EGG PREMIUMS
doz...1 LIST 50, ST. Bird Ribbon
White, L dozst So, End 81, Ribbon.
All winning be retained by the association,
benefit of the society
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
E. II. Officer
PauIsen Bros.
ton of Inheritance Tax.

ton Of Inheritance Tax.
Nickolai Klomsteen e sta e-Ap-
pointment of Administrator
Peter Klimpen estate--Determina
ton of Inheritance Tax.
Even L. Olson estate Determine
tion of Inheritance, Tax.
Simon Olson estate-Final settle
ment.
Elizabeth s. Porter estate-Proof Of
Will. December IL, 1922.
Anon Dolan estate--Proof of Will
December IL, 1922.
Frederick o. Skogstad estate-Ap.
pointment of ADMINISTRATORS. Deem
Der 6, 1922.
Wencel Stanek estate Appointment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
Confirmation Service

The following young people having
received preliminary instructions n
Luther's Catechism and Explanation
win be confirmed Thanksgiving Day,
in the forenoon, in the Main Street
Lutheran Church: Lavina Bertha
Lewison, Gladys Emma Forum. Nvr-
tie Catherine Hetland, Ruth Harriet
Hexvold, Esther Othelia Skrede, Har-
riet Rebecca Grimsrud, Beatrice Their
essa Aambak, Thea Jevina LavoId,
Earl Krogan, Lawrence Kenneth Lew
ison, Lloyd Mellem, Arthur Jacob ia
cobson, Tenney Marquick MehIem.
Clinton Willoughby Lake, Ed Olson.
Rudolph Chester Nelson, Henry Jo-
seph Natwiek.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29

Of Administrator. December 10, 1922
Continued from November Term
Julia Beffa estate--Hear claims.
Herman L. Williams estate-Heap
claims. ~
John Wallace estate--Hear claim
Martin Hanson estate--Hear claims.
Arne J.Bolstad estate Hear claims
Marie G. Nelson estate Final set
Element.
II. M. Proctor estate Final settle
ment.
Daniel Beffa estate Determining
Inheritance Tax. December S, t9z2.
DIR. Fortney. Dentist, Office -svw
Dahl's Drug Store. Phone IVA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
COUNTY cuukr : IN rKoBATR
Probate Court Calendar for tuesday,
December 5, 1922

Matte Fladen estate Hear claims
Manufactures estate-Hearcl claims
Nels A. Swiggum estate-Hear
claims.
Seth McClurg estate-Hear claims.
Anna Knutson estate-Hear claims.
December IL, 1922.
E. E. Rustad, estate-Final settle
ment.
Jacob M. White estate-Final set
Element.
Ole Anderson estate Determine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
LEWIS t. ANDERSON DEAD

The many friends Of Venerable Lou
is 7. Anderson, old Kiekapoo settler,
will be saddened to learn Of his pass
ing, which occurred at a Lacrosse
hospital Sunday evening, where he
had gone several weeks ago for treat
ment Funeral will be held at the Kick
apoo church Friday at one o'clock. A
short service will be held at the home
at IL o'clock, Rev. Finstad officiating.
An extended obituary viii appear next
week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29

Mrs. George Dyer of Westby
spent Saturday at the Julius Jeffson
home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
STATE OF WISCONSIN, County COURT
VERNON COIINTY-IN PROBATE

CredltorS.
PROBATE NOTICE
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT
VERNON CoUNTY-IN PROBATE.
In re estate of Friedrich o. Skogstad, de.
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of said court to be held on the 9Th day
Of December. A. D. 1922. at the Court House
in the City of Viroqua, County of Vernon
and State of Wisconsin, there will be heard
and considered, the application of Chris O.
Skogstad for the appointment of an admins
traitor of the estate of Frederick o. Skogstad
late of the town of Coon in said county de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby further given that at the
regular term of said court TO be held at said
Court House, on the LIST Tuesday of April A. ID.
1923, there will be heard, considered, and ad-
Justed all claims against said Frederick o.
Skogstad. deceased.
And notice is hereby further given that all
such claims for examination and allowance
must be presented to said county court at the
Court House in the City of Viroqua, in said
county and state or before the Srd day of
April. A. ID. 1923. or be barred
Dated November 49, 1922
By the Court. D.O.MAHONEY. County Judge.
Proctor & Proctor. Attorneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bible SCHOOL meets next Sunday
morning at 10. Preaching service II.
Topic of sermon "The Things Which
Abide. Christian Endeavor $50.
Evening service 7:30. At this service
Mrs. Jackson Silbaugh will give a re-
port of the Worlds Convention of the
W.C.TU. held recently in Philadelphia
No mid-week service Thursday on
account of the Thanksgiving service
being held in the morning at the M. E.
church.
Friday afternoon the monthly meet
ing of the Missionary Society will be
held at the home of Mrs. VIM. Post.
Friday evening the Young Peoples
class will hold their monthly business
and social meeting at the church.
Next Tuesday the workers con-
ference will be held at the parsonage
in the evening at 1880.
VIROQUA CIRCUIT
Friday evening, December 1, young
peoples meeting at 7:45. Services
Sunday at IL, Sunday school at 10.
December 8, chicken pie supper,
Everybody come and have good time
Bishop Branch: Sunday school at
z, preaching service at 3.
Liberty Pole: Young peoples meet
ing at 7, preaching service at 7:45.
Let US gather together and thank
our Heavenly Father for His goodness
toward us.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
METHGDIST CHIIRCH

The Church of Service. Sunday
school at 10 o'clock. Well manned de-
partments. Morning worship at IL;
Epworth League at GAS. No evening
service as the pastor expects to go to
Lacrosse in the afternoon to attend
the Y. M. c. A. conference. Our
church sends three delegates besides
the pastor. Midweek services Thurs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29

Mrs. j. Resented, who has been
a guest at the H. E. Packard home the
past two weeks, returned to her home
at Minneapolis Sunday.
The w. c. T. U. will hold a meet
ing at the home of Mrs Edward Thors-
gard in Westby next Tuesday, De-
cember 5.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29

DIR. C. z. Lauder spent a few days
in Minneapolis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-11-29
pRoRATE AroTIcE

First publication November Is. 1928
Notice for Administration and Notice I
Creditors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-10-13

THAT the wise buyer always reads the advertise
m2ntS.
THAT it is the way to save money,
THAT everybody should know of your ctys great
ness and business advantages.
THAT your city is All acknowledged leader in your
section for many lines of business.
THAT it is a good plan to think before you speak.
THAT some men often speak before they think
THAT it often causes much grief
THAT if you think more about your city and study
its advantages, you can be better city booster.
THAT it is also well to look before you leap.
THAT there are two sides Of human nature, OptimS-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-10-13
DID YOU EVER STOP TO THINK-----
THERE SHOULD BE
DIR CITY
tic and pessimistIc.

tic and pessimstfc THERE SHOULD BE
ONLY ONE SIDE IN OUR CITY.
THAT some citizens would rather knock their own
home city than to boost it. PUBLIC OPINION
should make this class Of citizens hard to find.
THAT cities get regulations the same as men.
THAT your city should have the best OF regulations
THAT optimism and common sense should be mlngl-
ed in good proportion.
THAT if you do this, you will find it easier to think,
to speak and to act in way. that VIII help TO
make your city better and bigger city
THAT pernicious propaganda in business circles
should cease Now is the time that the trouble
monger. the fellow who has done his best to keep
things down, to shut up and do some thinking.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1922-08-18
TO AVOID POULTRY DISEASES
Health Of Fowls Depends Almost
Entirely Upon Clean Quarters
and Right Feed.

Many people who raise poultry
spend money for remedies for all
ments in their flock which they could
prevent If they would realize that the
health of poultry depends almost en-
tirely upon clean quarters and proper
feeding.
Few poultry diseases are caused
by anything but lack Of precaution.
A leaky roof causes damp litter. Lack
of litter under roosts causes a damp
and foul house under a good roof.
Cracks in the floor or sides mean
drafts. Lack of clean scratch litter
means lack of exercise and reduced
vigor.
Lack of balanced rations means a
tendency towards digestive troubles.
No grit helps to keep feed from be-
ing properly digested. Too tight quar-
tiers cause them to become damp,
foul-smelling and unhealthful. Lack
Of ventilation causes poultry to lose
in vitality. Colds are caused by dusty
houses and exposure to moisture and
cold.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1922-08-18
lewiston Charleston Fair

With special attention given to the
educational and development features,
the management of the lewiston
Charleston tri-State Fair, Stock Show
and Roundup has not been unmind-
full in the matter of securing the best
there is for the entertainment and
the amusement of the patrons who
visit the coming exposition, Septem-
Der 1916.
The fair management will have
not less than six counties competing
for the liberal cash premiums offered
for these exhibits and the $4,000 Of
fered for live stock will encourage the
breeders of the surrounding counties
to take their show animals to the
Lewiston exposition to compete for
this money. There is an advance in
the premiums being not too large as
the big breeder from the far-away
country is practically eliminated and
the money will go to encourage the
breeding of better livestock at home.
The Boys and Girls clubs of north
Idaho are being featured and $500
has been set aside to pay the premi-
ums in their department. In a re-
cent report made by H. A. Stone, state
club leader of north Idaho, he states
that not less than 100 boys and girls
will have exhibits at the Lewiston
fair this year.
The entertainment and amusement
features will include a. racing pro-
gram in which the best horses on
the northwest circuit will take part
this year. There will be Roman
standing races, chariot races, relay
races, Indian War Bonnet races,
Squaw races and races by the cowboys,
who will furnish thrilling stunts with
in the arena.
The cowboy features will be offered
by the best performers in the west to-
day. The fair management has been
writing these contracts for the past
several weeks and now can announce
with assurance that the cowboys and
cowgirls who have won the champ
1onships at Cheyenne, Bozeman and
Pendleton and who will be the star
performers at Pendleton this year,
will be seen daily in the arena before
the grandstand at the Lewiston fair.
Then there will be clowns and the
general fun makers for the little folks
so that on the whole the Lewiston
management is offering a we'll filled
and a well balanced program for the
entertainment of its patrons.