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Life in Viroqua from the Vernon County Censor:
NOV. 25. 1925
In a contest which broke all previous records for competition Viroqua High School with a score of 294 out of a possible 800 won the state corn judging contest... Sixteen schools were represented, with 122 contestants.
The Purdy Barber shop will open for business on Saturday, Nov. 28. Your patronage is solicited. JOHN F. OLSON.
A very unfortunate accident occurred on the farm of Ole J. Lium last Monday evening, the result of a charivari party. Elbin Rude was in the act of firing a dynamite stick when it exploded prematurely and resulted in badly smashing his left hand. The unfortunate man was taken to a LaCrosse hospital immediately for medical attention and the report is that he will escape with having but two fingers cut off – Westby Times.
Buy a box of Day Dream Face powder and we will give you a 50¢ bottle of Day Dream perfume free. O.E. Davis’ Drug Store.
County Clerk Berlie Moore is presenting a copy of a neat and desirable little volume, entitled “The Bride’s Book of Treasurers,” to every couple that obtains a marriage license in his office. Besides free certificates as wedding gifts from different business houses in Viroqua, the booklet is an album of valuable records, practical suggestions useful helps and many choice recipes.
With such a gift as an inducement, there should be many more marriages in Vernon county the coming year.
NOV. 18, 1925
VERNON BOARD LEADS U.S.
By their action in granting aid on all roads in the county, which step was taken on Saturday, the Vernon County Board can claim the distinction of leading the entire United States in this respect. It was voted to give to each town in the county $750 to be expended in maintaining all roads other than state and county highways. This, with the $25 per mile given by the state for this purpose under the new law, makes it possible for every road in the county to be patrolled twice a week... The action will probably establish a precedent... It means reasonably good road in all of Vernon county all of the time.
The statement has been broadcasted in Viroqua that the school is full of itch. This is to certify that here are only four families in the grades who are having trouble with it and those children are excluded from school and are not re-admitted without a written permit from the Health Offices. Permits [sic] need have no cause for alarm over this as the children are inspected frequently.
L.W.FULTON, Supt. of Schools
LAURA CHASE, School Nurse
Viola, November 16 – Armistice Day passed off very quietly in our little village. The fire alarm sounded at the zero hour and the display of flags in front of business places and private homes were reminders of the meaning of that day... Eighteen cars of stock were shipped from Viola station on a special stock train which passed through our village at an early hour on Sunday morning... The Toxin-Anti-Toxin treatment for the prevention of diphtheria is again being used in Viola public schools. The treatment is given free.
NOV. 11, 1925
Rumors have it that the Viroqua Barber Shops are charging 75¢ for haircuts. This is wrong. 50¢ is still the piece. H.B. CRUME.
Observance of Armistice Day was carried out in this city today... The fire whistle called our people to attention at eleven o’clock...and taps were blown from four buildings, an impressive ceremony and reminder of the glad hour seven years ago. In the afternoon a fine program was rendered before a large audience at the High School Auditorium. In the afternoon and evening a most impressive film of official war pictures was shown at the Temple Theatre.
Fortney Bros. dentists. Over Dahl’s Drug Store, x-rays taken. Phone 1764.
The Towerville Roller Mills will grind buckwheat November 16, to 18 exclusive. Must have buckwheat well cleaned. Will grind no other grain on these dates.
Stoddard, November 9 – School was closed Thursday and Friday to enable teachers to attend the teacher’s convention in LaCrosse... The Stroddard Co-operative Creamery have just had a new ice house and store room built by Julius Holverson and crew.
Viola, November 9 – An auction sale of a large bunch of western horses was held at Viola on Monday last, but only a few of the animals were disposed of... A fire in the back kitchen of the Herb Anderson house caused some excitement last Thursday morning. Mr. Anderson had lighted an oil stove and when discovered the room was in flames. Prompt action on the part of the fire department saved the home and only slight damage was done.
NOV. 4, 1925
The Meryl Zimmerman general store and the J.H. Zimmerman hardware store at Ontario were burned to the ground early Saturday morning... Both stores were two story frame buildings, the first floors being used as stores and the second stories for living purposes. Both were of frame construction and were covered with sheet metal. The Norwalk fire department was called but did not arrive at Ontario until 6 o’clock Saturday, after the fire was practically out and both buildings leveled to the ground.
Hallowe’en passed off very quietly in Viroqua, the youngsters enjoying themselves in the usual way with practically no actual damage reported. Modern plumbing and concrete walks have eliminated most of the Hallowe’en joys that used to come to the kids in the old days.
The situation [radio] as regards trouble in the city of Viroqua continues unabated at time reception is good for a little while, and then the fearful roar caused by discharging sparks makes reception impossible... Radio interference is bad enough but a half burned wire menaces public safety... From the amount of interference the past two evenings it is very certain that there are many more bare wires in the city. Latest Report – Just as we go to press...what seems to be the major trouble has been found and corrected...the radios are clear now. Here’s hoping they remain that way.
A short time ago the Viroqua Cooperative Creamery Company installed two new buttermilk machines... In the two months that the machines have been used, 40,000 pounds of powdered buttermilk have been produced, and the product has been sold to a firm for 3½¢ per pound. It is used in manufacturing chicken feed principally.