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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
Agricultural Opportunities.

President Charles r. VanHise, of
the University Of Wisconsin: 1t is
my opinion that of all the courses
offered in the University of Wis
cousin, those in agriculture are the
surest to afford an easy and profit
able opening. We are now rapidly
passing to a stage of development in
which agriculture will be generally
recognized as profession. At the
present time, to obtain the largest
returns from q farm, one must know
The fundamental principles of physics,
chemistry and biography, and their
applications to an extraordin arily
complex problems of the soil, of use
full plants, and of domestic animals
In the future the superintendent of
large estates will be graduates of
agricultural colleges.
We are now in the midst of a great
wave of consolidation which has at
last reached the farm. Already there
are many extensive estates, and the
number is rapidly increasing. There
is a demand at the present time for
men with thorough training in agri-
culre and with training in business to
take the position of uperintendents
of these estates at salaries common
surate with those received for high
grade professional work in other
lines. The demand far exceeds the
supply, and will do so for many
years. 1t follows that any capable
young man who has had four years
course in agriculture and wishes to
take the superintendency of an estate
has this sure opportunity before him.
The demand also for trained men to
head dairies, cheese factories and
farms of moderate size, is such that
all the good students who take merely
the short course shows that ninety
per cent of the graduates are engaged
in different phases of agricultural
activity, and that a relatively large
percentage of this number are on
large farms in the more important
kinds of farming such as dairying,
growing pure seeds, and breeding
grade stock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
The Fight for the Forest.

Stewart Edward White is to publish
an article in the January American
Magazine on 1.-The Fight for the For
ests." On one side, he says, is the
destructive greed of a few and on the
other the splendid work of the gov
eminent in preserving wealth which
if riotously invaded, may later have
to be replaced at a cost of three bill
lion dollars. The article is to be
published just as Congress is opening
in the hope that it will help awaken
the public to the danger of d sudden
attack upon the Forestry Service in
Washington this winter. Last year
an organized raid on the Service was
made. The attack failed, but more
trouble is promised this winter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
Child Rescue Campaign.

With the November issue The De-
lineator started Child-Rescue Cam
paign, the bringing into the home
that needs child the child that needs
a home. There are 1000, 600 homes in
America that know not the joys that
children bring. There are $4,000 chill
dren in New York alone who know
not what home means.
The Child-Rescue Campaign, the
homeless child, the childless home
the bringing of these little ones into
the homes where little ones are needed
this movement is of our pride and of
our heart. And you-will you make
it of your heart? Will you give US
such assistance as you can?
The Delineator, Butterick Building,
New Y ork.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
GOOD AND STRONG WORDS.

Gov. Folk Of Missouri in his
Thanksgiving proclamation takes a
hopeful view of the present situation.
He says:
"For the moment there is a strin-
gency in means of exchange, but as
water finds it's level so capital must
come from its hiding places to seek
the opportunities that lie so invitingly
around US. Prosperity is everywhere
apparent"
Gov. Folk rightly holds, that to
overcome the political evils which
afflict US we must appeal not to cum
ming but to conscience. His words,
which follow, should be needed by
every citizen who has at heart the
welfare of the country and his fellow
men:
"The age of conscience is before US,
not buried in the past, and it will
come about when there is more of the
golden rule and less Of the rule of
gold in our daily lives; when the doc
trine Of brotherhood and equal rights
becomes the standard for government
tai action and private conduct.
LET US encourage industry and
attack not wealth, but the abuses Of
wealth. Let US fight not men but the
evil men do. Let US love not money,
but manhood. Let US preserve in
violate the principle of popular self
government and recognize the largest
liberty Of the individual citizen con-
sistent with law and order. Let us
appeal not to cunning, but to con-
science, and remember that by making
the public conscience clear the public
life is made clean.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
craftsmanship Demanded.

The MadisOnian: 1t is but fair to
say that the consensus of opinion of
leading democrats favors man of
Grover Cleveland's craftsmanship,
believing as they do, that such man
would inspire confidence, command
respect for law, keep the government
within its legitimate sphere, and give
assurance to frighted capital that so
long as it obeyed the law it would
never be exploited for political pur-
poses nor forced to buy its peace from
political demagOgues. With such a
man in the presidency, confidence
would return, and the scared and
timid capitalist would invest his
money without fear that his invest
ment would become the spoil of party
politics and the prey of designing
demagOgues. If the business inter-
ests of this country were in normal
condition, it would not make much
difference as to who occupied the
presidential chair. But they are not
in a normal condition. They are
going through a perilOus period Of
radical REIMBURSEMENT when the Slight
est innovation may bring disaster.
Our condition demands speedy settle
ment not radical and persistent agita-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
The December American
Magazine

is really extraordinary in Importance
and interest. The recent financial
furry, and the whispered denuncia-
of the President, make Miss Tarbell's
defence of Roosevelt, in her new
series Roosevelt VS.. Rockefeller. a
timely contribution of great signif-
canoe.
There is plenty of amusement in the
number. George Fitch's character
sketch of "UncIe Joe" Cannon is q
little masterpiece of wit and wisdom.
McCutcheon's cartoons add to the fun.
Then there is a story "Fleas will be
feas" by the author of ''Pigs is
Pigs" and story mister Clink
Thurston's Duel" by Edward Peple,
and an article on "Footlight Fiction;
the wonders performed by press ag-
ents."
Lincoln Steffen's story 1.-The Mote
and the Beam" is full of surprises.
"Mr. Dooley," Phi. D. is 'appreci-
ated by H. H. Mcclure. mir Doc
ley" it is announced will write nc
where but in The American Magazine
after Jan. l.
Mrs Mckee Rankin (Kittie Blan-
chard begins her recollections of the
stage and of famous people she has
met
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
No Tariff Reduction.

A Washington dispatch, under date
Of Nov. %, says:
Representative Payne, chairman of
the House committee on ways and
means, and Representative Dalzell
ranking member Of that committee,
and the members of House committee
on rules had a somewhat lengthy con-
ference with President Roosevelt to-
day.
Both agreed on leaving the white
house that there would be no revision
Of the tariff at the coming session of
of Congress. Asked if this statement
applied to the schedule on news print
paper and wood pulp Mr.. Payne, with
a hearty laugh, remarked; "What
does that Is per cent on wood pulp
amount to? If it closes up some of the
newspapers [ think it might be a
good thing"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
CITY PROPERTY.

Lot No in the Oates Subdivision,
on the west side Of Dodge street.
The VIM. Coad homestead on High
street.
The undivided one-half interest in
the stone warehouse east of the railway
tracks at the depot.
The George Bottomley homestead on
corner Of Doty. and Ridge streets. Will be
sold al a quickselling price.
Two acres of good land 10 the west
ern part Of the CITY.
The Parkinson residence in Mineral
Point formerly the home OF Robert James
1t is situated on High street and is one Of
the most pleasant homes in the city. VIII
be sold at right price
The Padon homestead adjoining
st. Marys Catholic church on the southwest;
also one acre of land, west of residence, with
small barn. The property is in good condi-
ton and will be sold al a right pr &c.
The Carbis residence-good proper
near the fourth ward school building. This
is specially good investment at this time
when good dwellings are in strong demand.
Three lots in the Roberts Subdivis-
ion: each lot 70x160 feet Good lots in a very
desirable location. VIII be sold cheap.
4 nice cottage in the Harris SUBJ
division, South part OF city,; also several
desirable building lots. Will be sold right.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
Lectures on tuberculosis =.

A series of lectures on the proven
ton and cure of tuberculosis has
been arranged by the extension de-
partment of the University of Wis
cOnsin to accompany the exhibition
which is being shown in various dis
tricts of the state. The lectures are
given by DR.. M. 2. Ravenel, the new
head of the department of bacteriolo-
gy at the university, who is one of the
greatest living authorities on the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
A Good Fellow.
oratory

Milwaukee Journal: "This is what
get for being a good fellow"
These words fell from the lips of a
young man who was in Milwaukee
court on charge Of having embezzled
81 200 from his employers.
A ruined home, a blighted life,
Imprisonment on the charge Of crime.
That it what "being a good fellow
brought to this man.
He was "good fellow" to chance
acquaintances-men who cared not for
him but who we're willing to tap him
on the shoulder and whisper words of
approval in his ears.
He was not "good fellow" to his
wife. He was not a good fellow to
himself.
Good fellowship, like charity,
should start at home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
seriously Injured.

The Teller: Frank Wilson, the
eight-year old son of Chas. Wilson,
residing just west of Lancaster was
seriously injured by being kicked by
a horse. The blow took the little fell
low on the cheek, near the right eye
and though it was thought the cheek
bone was broken, the doctors say that
it was not. At the present writing he
is getting along quite we'll ana hopes
are entertained for his speedy recov-
cry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
Loses Arm in Shredder.

Brodhead Independent: While as
sisting in the operation of a corn
shredder Tuesday afternoon, Park
Roderick, son of J. W. Roderick
who lives a mile and half southwest
OF Juda was the victim of a most pain
full accident and one which cost him
his right arm. The young mans arm
was drawn into the rollers of the
machine to such an extent that ampu-
tation, about midway between the
elbow and shoulder, was found neces-
Sary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
TREMENDOUS GROWTH OF A
MILWAUKEE, CONCERN.
Mayer Boot and Shoe Company of
Milwaukee One of Largest In
the Country


Milwaukee One of Largest In
the Country.
Milwaukee can be proud to be the
home of the Mayer Boot and Shoe
company. Mayer shoes have won
their reputation on quality. The
Mayer Boot and Shoe Company has
persistently refused to lower quality
to enable it to sell shoes at lower
price, and by maintaining this honest
and superior quality and keeping in
the front ranks in style, it has gradu-
ally won the confidence of thousands
of shoe wearers who purchase Mayer
made shoes year after year-who look
at the Mayer trademark as positive
evidence of style, comfort, and good
wearing quality.
This quality policy so consistently
pursued has resulted in healthful and
rapid growth. In the twenty five years
since the Mayer Shoe Company begun
operations it has outgrown six factor
les. And in the last six months, dur
ing which the last factory annex in
Milwaukee has been building, the
volume of business has so greatly in
creased that even with this new annex
the output Iags far behind the demand.
Including the new Seattle factory,
which has just been completed, the
total capacity of the Mayer Boot and
Shoe Company exceeds 5000 pairs a
day. This remarkable output, togetp-
err with the inability of the Mayer
Company to build factories last
enough to keep pace with the demand,
is most convincing evidence of the
high quality of Mayer footwear. 1w
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28

Samuel Calvin, Iowa State geologist,
delivered most interesting geologi-
cal lecture with the aid of stereopti-
Justice Skemp, the humorist of the
occasion, William Spense1y and Con-
gresham Murphy detained the visit
ors until a late hour with their flow of
OPatOry
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
MINERAL POINT
Real Estate Agency
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
FARM LANDS.

A good farm of 120 acers, near
the city OF Mineral Point; will be sold cheap
The Edward Mitchell farm of 100
acres, north Of town. Good plow land pas
lures and meadow, all in high state Of Guilt
walton, and all waSered by good springs,
very conveniently fenced, and well APP
pointed farm. Good dwelling house, and
barns On improved road, just three miles
from city. VIII be sold at right price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
McCutcheon Doing Magazine
Work,

John T. McCutcheon, the Chicago
Tribune cartoonist, is taking up mag
azine work. In the December Ameri-
can Magazine he has drawn the car
toons for George Fitch's character
sketch of "Uncle Joe" Cannon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
Van Hise Heads University
Society,

President Charles r. Van Hise of
the university of Wisconsin has been
elected president of the national as
ISOLATION of the state universities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
TIME TABL e,
Mineral Point and Northern Railway
Time table No. 13, effective Sept. s, 1907
GOING SOUTH,

No 6O5 leaves Whitson Junction 3:45 p. m.
arrives Linden 3:55. No 606 leaves Linden
100 p. M, arrives Whitson Junction 4:10.
Trains stop on signal at Shea, Kodatz and
Hewett. No agent at Shea, KCdatz and
Highland Junction.
WA. JONES, General Manager.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
For Comfort

these long evenings, have your eyes
fitted to glasses at H. S. Hurlbut s.
Co. s, at popular prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
BIG JOLINIMENT

A sure cure for: Tumors and Cancers Ulcers,
Sprains, Wounds, Wire Cuts and hurts Of any
kind in Man or Beast
Little Wonder Drops. cures catarrh, throat
stomach. and kidney trouble. bilious collie
and all Pains. Inside or out. For sale by
a. W. Jacka & Co. Mineral Point. Wis
I43 Hoard street.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
StraTmdn Surries,
SUPERIOR Buggies,
With Steel and Rubber Tires Runabouts, etc.
The very best quality of
TEAMING, FARMING, EXPRESS and MILK WAGONS

hand and made order We have the facilities for get
ting a special job in very short time All work is
strictly warranted without reserve exception.
All kinds of repairing the different departments-w
work, blacksmithing, painting and trimming.
Our friend n HARTERT will attend to you in Mineral
Point if you haven't time to to Dodgevile.
e. w. STRATMAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
TRAIN TIME.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul r.,

Train leaving Mineral Point 7.20 a. m, ar
rives in Chicago at D. M; returning leaves
Chicago at p. M. arrives at Mineral Point
$50 p m.
Also train leaves Chicago at 7:45 a. M, ar
irving at Mineral Point at :15 p. M, and
the train leaving Mineral Point at . 10 p. m.
arrives at Chicago at 8. p. m.
n. H. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
FREE EXCURSIONS

to the BRAVO RANCH to purchasers. Good
transportation facilities. The principal crops
oats, barley, broom corn, fruit and berries
EXCURSIONS First and Third TUESDAYS
of each Month With the abundance of
raised on the BRAVO" sub-irrigated and
valley lands thousands of head of cattle and
hogs can be raised at little or no cost. AifaI-
Bravo land will be worth much in few
years. These lands are supplied with album
dant creeks and springs. No COstfor wells
but ready for settlement, Othe are taking
advantage Ofthesc last opportunities. Why
NOT YOU? Call or write US, and get ready
to go with us on our next excursion This is
the chance of u lifetime. For further par
ticulars inquire Of w. Il. Toay Mineral Point
Wisconsin. tt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
GEORGE .. MASTEN,

CENTRAL BARBER SHOP.
All work done in the latest and most i'm
proved manner. Opposite the First National
Bank GEO. d. MASTEN, Proprietor
Fine BATH ROOMS in connection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
Home seekers j.!
Why pay rent on 500
land that produces SIS?
Buy SIS land that pro-
duccs 500 per acre J!

THE "BRAVO RANCH" Of the Panhandle
L OfTeXas in Oldham and hartley counties
is the Land of opportunity. The land for
the young man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
A Living the First Year.
A Profit the Second Year.
A Fortune in Ten Years!

POINTS THAT COUNT-Richest soil album
dant grass, finest water, plenty Of rain,
freight rates low, natural stock country
excellent market, beautiful climate and good
society few dollars invested now means
much in after years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
VETERINARY.
F. w. PHILIP.
BARBER SHOPS.
ADOLPH APPEL.

FASHIONABLE BARBER SHOP.
everything hrSt-class and in the latest styIe
ADOLPH APPEL, Proprietor
High Street, Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-28
SUPERIOR

With Steel and Rubber Tires.
Ill., r-ox-- Ioox
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-16
TRADES HIS SUIT FOR BARREL
Society Man Awakens in Alley in
Plight Somewhat Like Unto
Old Rip

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 15.-Humor-
Gus, indeed, at least to others, was the
situation in which James Edward Roy
den. a young society man, found him
self early this morning, when he was
forced to take refuge i'm a garbage bar
rel TO save himself from being made the
laughing stock of the social set.
Royden, who had attended an after
theater supper, was resting quietly in
convenient alley, when negro, bent on
plunder, diyested him of his dress suit
leaving a few old rags in their stead.
Royden's awakening, therefore, was like
unto that of Rip Van Wrinkle. His
swallow tail and neither garments had
been replaced by clothing hardly suit
able for street appearance, and he was
realizing something Of the experiences
of poor Rip when early passersby
caused him to jump into a barrel
The day was yet young, however, and
Royden succeeded in getting word to
friends, who supplied him with fresh
clothing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-16
CAT RAISES RUMPUS
AT MARINE EXCHANGE
Suecia' to The Herald.

SDecia' to The Herald
SEATTLE, Feb. IA crash, a me-
VOW and a black streak across the office
floor nearly scared Count s. Morse.
clerk at the Merchants exchange, half
to death early yesterday morning as
he was about to assume his duties for
the day. 1t was early and only Morse
was in the office.
Morse was just about to ask central
for a telephone number when a thun-
derous crash in the rear of the office
caused him to drop the lhone and say
things which neither telephone centrals
nor anyone else ought to hear The
crash was supplemented by a me-yow
of pain and a black streak which gy-
rated across the floor for the open door
Morse says he thought he place was
being dynamited or that an earthquake
had struck the city. Anyway he makes
10 hesitancy IN stating that he sought
relief for his nerves in an establish
ment across the way. An eXamina-
tior of the premises revealed he fact
that puss had either jumped on the sky
light or walked across it and stepped
on a loose square causing a sudden
drop in glass and cats fur.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-16
MAY WAGE WAR
ON SMOKESTACKS
POLICE AND HEALTH OFFICERS
AT OUTS
Mayor Harper May Urge Legislation
Next Week Which Will Correct
Overhead Evils in the Busi-
ness District

When the board of health meets
again Wednesday some pertinent ques-
tions will be asked relative to smoke
stacks that emit heavy smoke, Great
ing public nuisance.
Mayor A. G. Harper Is understood to
be in favor of an s.nti-smoke law,
such as is in use i'm some eastern cities.
The old ordinance here makes 1t easy
for those who have smokestacks over
125 feet high to elch black smoke
into the air while the poorer manu-
facturers must be + the brunt for
failing to erect Ugh stacks.
AS there are numerous smoke con-
densers on the market and various
devices to insure proper firing, thus
doing away with smoke all together,
1t is thought a test may be held to
determine that smoke is an unneces-
sary evil. Then legislation will be
adopted.
Health Officer l.. NJ. Powers says
1t is the Cuty of he police to make
arrests for violations of the present
anti-smoke law, while the police say
If health inspectors would hold a watch
for ten minutes-which is the limit
under which smoke emission is per-
missiblc-they could easily make cases
against ViOlatOrS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-16
RIames Prosperity for Shortage

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-W. b. Barr,
the Chicago railroad expert, Is of the
opinion that the shortage of cars and
the delay in handling traffic is due not
so much to carelessness or inefTicency
of the railroad men as TO actual ina
bility TO handle the traffic. Mr.. Barr
advanced the idea that the principal
trouble was that prosperity came on
the country faster than the railroads
could care for it. The absence of dou-
BILE tracks and sufficient terminals has
made the movement of freight slow. He
also pointed out that many shippers
used the cars as warehouses a far as
they could, especially before the regu-
lar demurrage charge was instituted.
In brief he takes the ground that the