100 Years Ago

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.

Previous