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The Jewish outlook., 1908-05-01
BY SAMUEL r. ZWETOW. "

BY SAMUEL X. ZWETOW.
On the most beautiful part of the
Iberian Peninsula in the ancient Moor
ish kingdom of Andalusia (now
SPAIN is situated the city of Cor
dOva.
AS early as the eighth century Jews
were attracted to the city of Cordova
by its commercial and intellectual i'm
portance. Many of them settled and
lived there for centuries, highly es-
teemed by the Mohammedans, they
were allowed to compete fO" the acqui-
stion of wealth and honor on equal
terms with their Mohammedan fellow
citizens. Philosophy, science and poe
try were cultivated by the Jews with
the same Zest as by the Arabic schol-
ars. Ibn Gabriel, Ibn Hasdai, Judah
Halevi Alfasi. the lbn EZras and 9TH
ers flourished in that period and wera
the ornaments of their age and the
pride of the Jews at all times. The
Jews, however. had to live i'm IA Ger
tain quarter of the city assigned to
them. known rs ".Judcria.
These favorable conditions were
maintained from the eighth to the
first half of the twelfth century under
the reign of the Omayades. But when
the Moravidcs and the Almohades
came into power the horizon darkened
for the Jews and misfortunes threat
ened to destroy the fruit of several
centuries.
Amidst the gloom there appeared
brilliant luminary which sent forth
rays of light and comfort this light
was Moses Maimonides.
There lived in the city of Cordova
man by the name of Maimon Ben
Joseph. He was highly cultured
man and great talmudist and occu-
pied the honorable position of Dayan
To the Jews of Cordova.
On March Both 1135. corresponding
with the 14th day of Nissan 1895. or
PeSsach Eve. son was born to Mai
mon Ben Joseph and was named
Moses. 1t is n remarkable coincidence
that he who was destined to become n
leader among men intellectually. was
born on the eve of the anniversary
when Moses Ben Amram. the great
Jewish leader in Egypt. led the Jews
out of Egypt. and perhaps that was
the reason that Maimon named his
son Moses.
Although the date of his birth has
been recorded with accuracy by his
biographers. | could find no mention
concerning his early life. 1t is not
mentioned in any of his writings who
his teachers were. However. his en-
tire career is a proof that he did not
pass his youth in idleness. His early
education he must have received from
his father, who doubtless hoped to see
his son some day hold the office of
rabbi or Dayan as his predecessors
have done. and distinguish himself in
theology. But Moses Ben Maimon.
known now as Maimonides. appears to
have made good Use of the opportuni-
ties afforded him by the cultured and
learned environments of COrdova by
acquiring knowledge of the sciences
besides the talmud. This much we
know of his youth, that it was besct
Paper read before meeting OF the
Maimonideans in Denver.
The Jewish outlook., 1908-05-01
The Life Of MaimOnides

with much trouble and anxiety, the
peaceful development of science anG
philosophy was being disturbed by
wars raging between Mohammedans
and Christians and also between the
several MOhammedan sects. The Nor
avides who have succeeded the Omaya-
des were opposed to liberality and tol-
Grafton, but they were surpassed in
cruelty and fanaticism by their sue
cesSorS the Almohades. When Mai
monides was thirteen years of age
the city of Cordova fell into the hands
of the Almohades under the leader
ship of Abdal Mumen. The Almohades
were II fanatical sect of MOhamme-
dams. who believed that anyone not
protesting the Mohammedan faith is
doomed to eternal perdition. Abdal
Mumun. their leader. therefore gave
his subjects of other faiths the choic,
between Islam. exile or death. On
learning of this edict the Jews assem-
bled at the gate of the royal palace
imploring King Mumen to change his
decree. lie answered: 1T is be-
cause | have compassion on you that
! command you to become Mohammc-
dams to save you from eternal pun
ishment-it is my will that you either
adopt my religion. leave my domain,
or be put to death"
Thus many Jews underwent the for
mality of conversion for the sake OF
self-preservation. remaining Jews at
heart. others died the death of mar
tyrs. while some emigratel to other
countries. Maimon and his family
chose the latter. and for twelve years
they led n nomadic life.
In 116O they settled in Fez, Moroc-
co. There. however. they found tn,
same conditions existing ms in Cor
dova Being tired of wandering from
place to place they hoped that being
unknown to the authorities they coulG
pass as Moslcms and live in peace. But
as Maimonides' reputation as n schol-
ar was steadily growing the authori
ties began to inquire into the relig-
iousness of this gifted young man, and
were it not for the interccssiOn of
Moslem friend by the name of Abu-al
Muishad he would have been executed
for not living up piorsly to the Islam
faith.
OF course. after this incident the
Maimon family found it unpleasant
and unsafe to remain longer in Fcz.
and in 116J they left Fez and after
stopping a short time in Jerusalem
they travelled to Cairo. Egypt, where
they settled.
Here new troubles came to Maimon-
ides. Soon after arriving in Cairo
Maimon Ben Joseph died and the fam
lily were now supported by brother
of Moses by the name of David, who
traded in precious stones. While on
journey at sea the vessel that David
was on went down and he lost his life,
also his fortune.
Maimonides now had to support
himself Not being endowed with the
knowledge of commercial pursuits and
not wishing to accept the position OF
rabbi. he chose the profession of ply
sician.
After several years of practice he
distinguished himself and became re-
nowned to such degree that Richard
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
THE HERALD TO BE PUBLISHED WEEKLY AFTER
NEXT WEEK.

will be abandoned by The Herald after the is
Wednesday beginning Wednesday, Nov 25 will
This which has been
publisher bought the
advised of The Herads best
friends publisher the of Ian
weekly paper the people salts
published We believed
the weekly plan has strengthened
will demonstrate readers
The Herald which for
that time published
There probably rumber OF
this understand the principal one was to
better take care of the advertising PATRONAGE
Others
advantages but there decided disadvantages to u
intended that OF the
professional
publisher full size eight Wednes
and Saturday
that been
especially during the
item entering the publication
greater than they when the change was
augurated four five
While the advertising patronage OF Inc very ana we
complaint that almost invariably happens
the demand for advertising
it. while Gin the other edition the
could considerably
fully well semi weekly
CounyFourteen of them
publish weekly than The
each week, that
for the readers as they do
THEIRS which reduces tae profit years subscription TO pretty small
figure
better than present. print
hereafter
field will fully covered it has been
which
We The
readable and family
weeks Trial will
body viii beto the advantage all concerned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

A newspaper has more to do than
is commonly understood with regard
to extending the circle of trade for
the city in which it Is published, as
it adds to its list of new subscri oers
within trading reach of that city.
Every reader will 60 to that town
once at least and make some pur-
chases, and if he finds it to his ad-
vantage he will make the town his
trading point We are gratified to
see so many of our subscribers who
live at distance coming to Lancas-
ter and investigating the quality and
price of the goods sold by the mer-
chants who advertise in The Herald.
People now days read the advertise
ments in clean and we'll conducted
newspapers as thoroughly as they do
the news columns, because they are
finding out that it pays them to
ascertain before they come to town
where the bargains are being offered
for the things they desire to pur
chase.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

Poland China boar. Jubilee 30,
sire Fancy Meddler, No. 133. 81 far
row. April 5. 1907; 1 grade Poland
China boar pig.
Hay and Grain. 40 tons hay, 6O0
bushels of oats. 100 bushels wheat
and oats, 200 bushels corn.
Farm Machinery -McCormick bind
er, Superior seeder with grass seed
attachment, Champion hay rake,
Canton corn planter with 100 rods
wire, three-horse disc, 2 steel drags,
1 disc cultivator, Deere cultivator,
one 5-shovel cultivator two 14inch
stubble plows, tanning mill, farm
wagon, milk wagon, milk cart, single
top buggy, bob sled, 1 set % hundred
wagon springs. hog racks, 1 double
set work harness, 1 double set driving
harness, saddle, buggy tongue. plat
form scale, weighs $50 pounds,
3-horse eveners. 100 grain sacks,
sickle grinder, grind stone. 100 feet
hay rope and pulleys, so white oak
posts, % loads stove wood, 2 good
heating stoves, six 10-gallon milk
cans.a Standard telephone, 70 chick
ems, and other articles.
Lunch at noon.
Terms: All sums of $40 and under,
cash on all sums over this amount one
years time will be given on approved
bankable notes, bearing per cent in
terest. ANDREW SLACK.
P. A. Bishop, Auctioneer.
Goe. A. Moore, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
ANDREW STACKS SALE.

The undersigned, residing one and
one half mile northeast of Ellenboro,
will offer for sale at auction, be-
ginning at 10 o'clock a.. IN. on
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1908,
the following described property:
Head Horses. Black horse : years
old; Buckskin mare years old; Gray
coming three, and spring colts.
go Head of Cattle. Ia mich cows
all coming in in the spring two
year old heifers; II two-year old
steers; 8 yearling steers and yearl-
ings heifers; IL calves, steers and 5
helfers; Registered bull.
SO Head Swine.-34 spring Shoats
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

The United States furnishes one
fifth of the lumber for the internation-
al trade in this commodity. The coun-
tries which import wood in large guam
titles are those on the highest econom-
zeal plane, whose forests have been
denuded for the purposes of agricul-
ture, industry, etc. The British is
lands, where only per cent Of the
territory is covered with timber for
ests, annually consume nearly so per
cent Of all the lumber in the world
market.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
TAFTS FITNESS FOR THE PRESI
DENCY.

The Herald has been a consistent
supporter of w. Il. Taft ever since he
came before the country as an aspirant
for the nomination for president. We
have believed that he was magni-
ficentIy equipped for handling the
intricate and Responsible duties of
that important Office. because of his
great natural ability and the many
years of training he has had in
governmental affairs We believed
that he was in full accord with the
progressive policies of the Roosevelt
administration, in which he held a
cabinet position, and with the form
ulation and carrying out of which he
has had much to do. We also b.
Iieved and do so fully now that he
will as ardently labor for the carry
ing out of these policies but in a
manner more smooth and conciliatory
than the methods that have been
employed by President Roosevelt and
that his methods will prove more
effective.
The G cd qualities of the president
elect are now recognized and admitted
by many who for partisan reasons op-
posed him in the campaign. From the
Washington correspondent to demo
cratic paper in Wisconsin last week.
we make the following extract:
''Not many presidents have assumed
the duties of the Office with as COM
plete preparation as President-elect
Taft will have. He has been for
years closely identified with govern
ment affairs here in Washington, in
the Philippines, in Cuba and in
Panama, and before he took up public
affairs as cabinet minister in Wash
ington, he was for a number of years
judge of the federal court. No presi
dent has ever travelled az extensively
as he has
In carrying out the Rooseveltian
policies, he will necessarily insist on
stronger military and naval establish
ments with guns and more ships,
but it may be said with assurance that
his election is In & sense a MESSAGE of
pea e and especially to Japan, where
he is better known and more fully
trusted than is President Roosevelt
or any other American. He has on
more than one occasion visited Japan
and last fall spent a number of days
in Tokoi, when the MikadO assigned
him a palace with large retinus-not
less than three hundred servants.
This all has the appearance of very
grand hospitality, but when it came
to paying. or rather tipping, these
servants when Mr.. and Mrs. Taft and
their son, Charlie Taft, left the
hospitable walls, it was, Of course,
found to be as had been expected,
very expensive visiting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
GEO. MOBILES SALE.

The undersigned, residing five
miles south east of Lancaster, being
half mile north and half mile east
of the Aupperle church will offer for
sale at auction commencing at 10
o'clock a, M. on
TUESDAY. NOV. II. 1908,
the following described property:
Bead Horses. -Sorrel team IA
years old; mare and gelding, one
gelding about Is years old; one
black gelding 5 years old.
36 Head Cattle. Consisting of II
milch cows; 2 two-year OLD heifers ;
s yearlings; 5 steers and heifers; 8
calves, 6 steers and heifers.
% Head Swine ID good shoats
and pigs. 100 chickens.
Hay and Grain. 80 tons of hay,
straw stack, $50 bushels oats. 90 bu.
wheat, ABOUT 900 bushels corn and
some barley.
Farm Machinery. One new Blue
Bell Cream separator, one Keystone
hay loader, one new keystone side
delivery, sulky rake, seeder, Champion
mower, binder, one 3-horse disk, one
3-section steel drag, one walking
cultivator, stubbIe pillow, cornsheller,
tanning mill, grass seeder, wise and
boring machine and bits and lots of
other articles. 3 farm wagons, one
two-seated spring wagon, one single
top buggy, bob sled, roadcart. 2 sets
of double work harness. one single
harness and a saddle; also a cider
mill. an iron kettle, a 10 gallon
churn, % grain sacks, So good white
oak posts and some lumber, a Stand
ard telephone, and a few house
hold articles
Lunch at noon.
Terms-All sums Of $40 or under
cash; on sums over this amount one
years time will be given on approved
bankable notes drawing per cent in
terest.
GEORGE NOZZLE.
P. A. Bishop, Auctioneer
Geo. A. Moore, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

hay rake. Bradley 3-horse pillow,
6-shovel John Deere Elk cultivator
used years, 8-shovel Gale walking
cultivator used year, section
drag, 2-section drag.
Vehicles, Etc.-2 old buggies, new
buggy, good wagon, pair bobs, hay
rack, hog rack, 2 sets work harness,
single harness. 2 boys saddles, robes
blankets. fynets. etc.
Observation-Disclosures, post ham
mer, chains, axes, forks, shovels, hay
fork and ropes. good q. S. cream
separator, lawn mower, shotgun, 10
loads stovewood Is bu. potatoes, some
clover seed, II geese, so hens, 10
corner posts, few split posts. 2
stands of bees, and many other articles.
Household Clouds Whitney piano
good as new, lalge size refrigerator
good as new, good cook stoves, 3
dining tables, 2 cupboards, sewing
machine. all kinds of chairs, center
table, touches, bedsteads, 2 feather
beds, 2 pairs of pillows, a lot of
pictures and frames, bookcase, writ
ing desk, hanging lamp, table lamps,
clock. carpets, 2 dressers, some books
window shades, all kinds of kitchen
ware, dishes, tinware, pals, cans,
kettles, washing machine, boiler,
tub, wringer, and other articles.
Lunch at noon.
Terms as usual except that IA
months time will be given.
A. N. CRABTREE.
r N. Hoskins, Auctioneer.
NJ F. Woodhouse, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
A. N. CRABTREE,s SALE.

Having sold my farm, located IL
miles south of the village of Bloom
linton, I will sell the following
property at public auction on
THURSDAY, NOV. 10Th,
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. NJ.
Horses-Grey mare 10 years old.
sound and all right. weight 400;
grey mare Is years old, sound and
good to work any place, weight 1900
grey colt 3 years old. weight 1900.
sound and we'll broken span of mares,
weight 100 and 1900. sound and
good to work single or double.
81 Cattle-7 good milch cows, all
giving milk; fat heifers years
DID, 3 nice yearling steers; yearling
heifers spring calves-3 steers and 3
heifers.
40 Hogs-3O shoats weighing about
80 lbs. each; 10 fine brood sows, full
blood Poland Chinas
81 Sheep-50 breeding ewes and 2
good bucks.
Grain and Hay-8OO bu corn in
crib, 300 bu oats, 200 bu. barley
nice for seed, 80 bu oats and peas,
20 loads of good hay in barn, and
straw pile off 20 acres
Machinery, Etc Plano binder in
good repair, keystone mower used 2
years, 4-horse disc, check-row planter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
DR.. Thompson Dead.

David Decamp Thompson, editor of
the Northwestern Christian Advocate,
died in st. Lotus, Tuesday morning.
DR.. Thompson was in st. Louis in at
tendance at NJ E. church con
ference. Monday evening while cross
ing Lindell Boulevard he was struck
by an automobile and thrown some
distance sustaining serious injuries
Funeral services were held in Evans
ton Thursday afternoon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

The three volume novel, once so
popular, is now two volumes too long
to suit the popular taste. But the
trend of today is not altogether to-
ward brevity. When first nominated
for the presidency Lincoln's speech of
acceptance to the notification commit
tee contained 139 words, and in his
formal letter of acceptance there were
but 1874 words.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
Notice of Stray.

Came onto my premises one and
one-half miles northeast of Lancaster,
on November s, 1908, ten spring
calves. mostly white faced; also about
Nov. 4, two black fall pigs. Owners
are requested to call and prove
property, pay charges and take them
away. Peter Hoffman.
SQw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

FOR SALE-A PAIR OF MULES.
1 offer for sale pair of black, nine
year old mules. They are good driv-
ers' quiet and trusty. I also offer a
good set of ha. ness
They can be seen at my barn Sat
urdays.
A. G. SMITH
"a tap Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

Rear. Admiral Sperry's fleet includes
the Glacier, otherwise known as the
floating pantry" the hospital ship
Relief and a number of GOLFERS. If
any more live bears, dingoes, mon
keys, parrots and kangaroos are pre-
sented to officers and men as mascots,
Sperry will think he has Noak's ark
with him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

"a fat mans race" is the way our
campaign looks to one pair Of English
eyes, but the eyes are the eyes Of a
suffragette, therefore not supposed to
view with dignity any political game
played by men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
Truth hu Uncle Ehen

'It's all right" said Uncle Eben, "to
have a proud spirit, pervided you
takes pride in what you kin do in
std of in how much time you kin put
in dressin' upsan' loafn'.''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

LOST. On Friday, Nov. 18th,
lady's black handbag, containing
about $3.50 Finder please return to
Mrs r. G. Willis OF to this Office and
receive reward. S9-1tp.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
Notice of Stray.

Game onto my premises six fall
pigs; owner is requested to call
prove property, pay charges and take
them away. Louis Korber.
tip. . s--s-- P. 0. Potosi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14
WOOD SAVING.
81 t4p

Anyone wishing wood sawed on
short notice telephone to G. w. Bur-
rows Restaurant. Farmers phone
No. Is. Yours to please
LOUIS DALEY,
SO wa Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-14

Money Lender Hetty Green is too
wise to "kill the goose that lays the
golden egg;;' hence the savage way in
which she "knocks" women indicates
that she finds them bad borrowers.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-23
Idle Money.

Money placed with Farm and
Home Savings Association, Duck
Block, Nevada, Mo-, earns 4 10 8
per cent interest on short time
deposits; Withdrawals when
wanted.
You car also get some OF our
new stock that viii pay you 10.
per cent per annum, which may
be cashed in att per cent inter.
est.
Our general agent, Mr.. e. H.
Price, may be seen at Harris
Drug Store March 9th, 9th and
9TH. Call and let him explain
fully our plan Of doing business.
T.. II. GLENN, President.
r & LOvENs, Sec'y. If
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-23

EGGS;-Pure bred Bun Ply.
mouth Rock eggs for sale $i.OC
per setting Of 49,
u. Harold Templeton,
Wanted--A horse for It's pas.
ture and feed for the summer.
Scarcely no driving; best Of care
taken. Apply at Tribune office.
For Sale; Two horses, wagon,
and harness, at the old Washing.
ton place. - Gustave Hubert %.
Visiting cards, % for 35c, 5
for SOC, 100 for Zoe, at the Tri.
bune.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-23
Redwood RedmOH O29O as q Sire Of Speed.

He is the sire Of Blondy Redwood POS Ia; Woodshine POS ii;
Rosewood 2io; Red Pepper PHI ID; Lockwood 218 IA: Dewey
kedwood2l6 IL; Annie Redwood 222 Il, and several others in
the list Six Of the above named have won over $4,000.
He is also the sire Of high class saddlers, that have won blue
ribbons in shoe rings. Several Of his colts are in training at the
Rtch Hill lair hrounds and can be seen. They show for themselves.
Redwood Redmon viii make the season of 1908 at the Rich
Hill fair grounds. Only 500 to insure your mares foal to stand
and suck from Missour's leading sire Of speed.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-23
Job Printing.

The TRIBUNE has a good line OF
type, good presses and first. class
printers. We will print your
letterhoads, envelopes, bills,
statements, pamphlets and book
lets, and IN fact all kinds Of com.
mercial printing quick and cheap.
Let US figure with you.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-23
GOOD THING TO LEAVE ALONE.
Physicians Advice to Those Who Are
Fond Of Mushrooms.

It may be possible that when all the
boys are dead they viii quit eating
toadstools and dying in spasms there
from. The edible and poisonous varie-
ties OF these fungi are too close to-
gether in general and species for the
average yOungster 20 diherentiate
them. II continues, after many years.
70 be the same old story. Eat e.: n Il
kills you Il is a toadstool. n % agrees
with you Il Is a mushroom. Some
years ago the department Of agricul.
ture az Washington issued an elab-
crate and beautiful set Of Illustrations
OF mushrooms and near" mushrooms.
labelling one set edible" and the other
poisonous. The story leaked out
that the printers got the labels mixed.
and that the transpositiun was not
discovered until the work had been
sent broadcast The officials did some
tall hustling in an effort 20 caU In tho
Issue. A wellknown physician said
TO me the other day; Owing TO the
very great difficulty in ordinary life
OF detecting the true from the false.
my mushroom advice has usually been
let both kinds alone New York
Press.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-23
County OmcInls.

Representatives M..Grlmth.
Circuit Judge A. Denton.
Probate Judge. a. Snyers.
SheriH-C. +. Beard.
Circuit Clerk-D. +. Embree.
County Clerk-C. q. Weeks.
Recorder. If. smith.
Treasurcr-W. r. Bell.
Pros. Atty.-W. b, Dawson.
School Coma. L. Ives.
SuryeyUr-E b. Boron.
Admlnistratur-JnO. Hayes.
Coroner-O. r. Renlck.
Presiding Judge. T. Harper.
Associate a d. Hyde.
-Estes Smith.