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Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-02-16


or not, there are other habitable
planets, or planets upon which either
vegetable or animal life exist in any
way similar, or approaching thereto,
as to manifestations of life existing
upon the earth. 1t has long been with
in the domain of human knowledge
that the earth was once so-called
dead planet. This is construed to mean
that there was a time in its existence
when no form of life, animal or veg
etable, existed upon its surface. Today
we see abundant life everywhere.
Changes in mineral conditions con
duced, first, to the appearance of veget-
able life, and in the process of devel-
opment the animal, second appeared.
All are interdependent The base, or
groundwork, being the mineral forma-
tiOns, its peculiar combination and
Encouragement, aided by a sufficient
moisture coupled with heat and insect
life began to appear These were small
and insignificant at first but by slow
degrees in the process of evolution man
came in his present majesty.
Now the issue arises that if the
earth has passed through the stages
above described, would not like cOndi-
tions produce like results in other
planets! Compared with the i'm
mensity of the universe the earth is
but small and unimportant part. AS
a matter of fact the earth could be
dissolved, with all that it contains, and
the economy of the whole would SUI
fer but small material change. Admit
ting that the myriads of stars we see at
night are but parts of other gigantic
system of solar and astral Importance,
held in fixed place therein by the
same gravital force that controls the
movements of the earth, are we justl-
fed in assuming that of all the planets
and systems that combine to make up
the whole the earth is the only one that
is habited or habitable and that we
are the all in all of animal production
that is? Surely not. The presumption
is against us. Somewhere in space,
beyond the vision of men or instru-
ments, or of men by the aid of instru-
ments, there rolls planets innumerable,
unheard of, undreamed of. Those that
are or may be brought within the range
of our vision constitute such an in
fintesimally small part of the stu
pendOus whole that we stand aghast at
such immensely. We are totally unable
to comprehend it. We cannot conceive
it, even, much less describe it. Under
such condition of affairs it is only
reasonable for us to assume that
there are other worlds than ours, other
people in the universe than ourselves
their character, condition and con-
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-02-16

The Salvation Army report of the
suicide bureau" after its years oper-
alton, shows that number have been
diverted from elf-destruction but it is
refreshing to note that clergymen and
missionaries are placed at the head Of
the list of the callings represented by
the applicants for sympathy and relief.
Now what becomes of the DID, sterco-
typed argument about Infidelity in
ducing suicide?
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-02-16

After all this discussion between the
Vatican and the Modernists the Pope is
tickled over the fact that the Modern
lists are not so modern aftei all.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-02-16

These are the waking up" days.
You have had time to observe how the
Blade has woke up to the exigencies
of the hour, and we want that idea to
become catching. In other words look
after the subscription blanks we have
sent you and return them as directed
so that our list of readers may keep
swelling. No Freethinker can enter
tain the slightest doubt concerning the
value Of the Blade to the cause we add
vocate and if you feel this way about
it now is the time to set to and help.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-02-16

honest the moment he enters business
Is it because of the knowledge that he
has successfully practiced fraud so long
IN the pulpit! Psychologists may he
able to find an answer to these ques
tions, not readily appearing. Word
comes from Mlorehead, KY, that TIE
bank of that city has closed its doors
and is unable to satisfy the demands
Of depositors. In other words the
officers of the bank have used the
money of the depositors and are now
unable to make good. The depositors
have given the officers until March |
to make a settlement, and in the event
OF failure to do so, prosecutions are
to be instituted. But, listen, mark it
well. there is one, f. o. Button, vice
president of the bank, who is a pastor
in the Campbellite church and princ-
pal of the Morehead Normal School,
Kansas City seems to be in the throes
OF religious campaign in which a
mistaken zeal is made painfully appar-
ent. Hundreds of indictments are
being reported against all classes OF
business men and labOrers accusing
them of violating the Sunday laws by
indulging in honest labor, and in this
effort to compel an unwilling recocni
ton of Christian doctrine, the police
men s club is the only available argu-
ment. Was it not Jesus who is reported
to have said something about living
and perishing by the sword!
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-02-16

Why is it that a preacher gets dis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
sP0TLEss INDIANA TOWN.
How the inhabitants of Hope Cleaned
II lin

How the inhabitants of Hope Cleaned
II Up.
Hope, Ind, observed a cleanup day
a short time ago, and an enterprising
Let us, then. be up and doing
Each one with a bar of soap,
Still achieving, still pursuing
Make a spotless town of Hope.
And chats what they did. The resi-
dents Of the place certainly made Hope
q spotless town, and there is a reward
Of S. in gold for the smallest piece of
dirt to be found inside the corporate
limits.
The town board decided that June II
should be cleanup day. Notices were
posted, the town marshal went around
and notified everybody, the board Of
health got busy, and when the sun
arose on a Thursday morning brigades
OF cleaners were at work. 1t became
the duty of every person to clean up
his own premises and to pile the gar
bage and trash in the street in front
Of his house. The town furnished
wagons to make the rounds and haul
the trash away. Other men were en-
ployed to clean the streets, and by
evening everything was spick and
span. Now the people of Hope intend
to keep their town that way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
a Business Builder.

Advertising is today the mightiest
factor in the business world 1t is an
evolution of modern industrial compe-
tition. 1t is a business builder, with
potency that goes beyond human de-
sire. 1t is something more than q
drummer knocking at the door Of
the consumer-something more than
mere craftsmanship on paper 1t Is
positive, creative force in business. It
booms the town. 1t builds factories,
skyscrapers and railroads. 1t makes
two blades of grass grow in the buSi-
ness world where only one grew be-
fore 1t multiplies human wants and
intensifes human desires. 1t furnishes
excuse to timorous and hesitating ones
for possessing the things which under
former conditions they could easily get
along without. The human mind is so
constructed that it is appreciably af-
fected by repetition, and, after all, ad-
vertising is only repetition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
CITY PROPERTY.

The J. B. Pittz residence property,
High Street. Mineral Point. This is large
and desirable place. ana will be sold at
very reasonable price.
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 VIII be
sold at quick-selling price.
Two acres of good land In 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
De sold at a right price.
The Padon homestead, adjoining
st. Mary's Catholic church on the southwest;
small barn. The property is In good condi-
ton and will be sold at right price.
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.
The residence of Joseph l.. Jackson.
situated in the first ward, city OF Mineral
Point; house contains six rooms, closets.
pantry, etc. with large summer kitchen:
Two good cisterns; four lots, large barn and
other outbuildings. This property is all in
good repair and is offered at a bargain: In
quire OF the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency, at the Democrat Office.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
Granville In Mineral Point Is offered for sale
at bargain IL taken soon. The house Is
large and commodious, containing eight
rooms, pantry, closets, etc. There are on the
pace, large barn, new wood shed, good
we'll and ciStern, The property Is cOnVe-
iently located. and In everyday desir-
able home. Inquire Of the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency, at the Democrat office.
A nice cottage in the Harris sub
desirable building lots. Will be sold right.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
GOOD NEWS.
Many Mineral Point Readers
Have Heard 1t and Profited
Thereby.

'tGood news travels fast" and the
thousands OF bad back sufferers in
Mineral Point are glad to learn that
prompt relief is within their reach.
Many a lame, weak and aching back
is bad no more. thanks to Doan's
Kidney Pills. Our citizens are telling
the good news of their experience with
the Old Quaker Remedy. Here is an
example worth. reading.
Chas. Goldsworthy, living on Hoard
street, Mineral Point, Wis. says:
81 have been practically unfit to do
any work for over five years as a re-
suit of kidney trouble and rheumatism.
During the past five months l have
been troubled by q retention of the
kidney secretiOns, accompanied by
dull pains in my back. I have taken
a great many remedies but did not re-
ceive any relief from any OF them. At
last my attention was drawn to Doan' 5
Kidney Pills and | went to Ivey's
Pharmacy and procured a box. l
have had but little pain since taking
them, my kidneys act more naturally
and I feel better in every way. I give
Doan's Kidney Pills my hearty en-
dorsement at every opportunity"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's- sand
take no other
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Hurt in an Explosion.

Platteville Witness, July Is: Rus
sci Porter, the 4-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. Porter was quite SER
iously hurt on Friday evening while
playing in the back yard at the
Palace OF Sweets. The little fellow
found some chloride of potash, which
had been left there by some one and
not knowing what it was began
pounding it with rock. The result
was that it exploded and piece of it
entered his forehead, penetrating to
the skull and somewhat bruising his
left hand. He was taken to DR.. Nc
Mullen where it was found that stitch
es were necessary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
ROAD WORK POINTERS
How to Make and Maintain
Model Earth Highways.
USE OF LOG DRAG ADVISED.

Beware of Water and Marrow Tires,
Says Federal Bureau of Public
Roads-Best implements to Use.
How and When to Piow.
While American road builders are as
capable of constructing good roads as
those of any country of the old world,
they have not been as Loyalty sup
ported as the men of those countries In
maintaining the highways after COM
pletion, and the deplorable state of
many hundred thousand miles of road
is thus accounted for, says a bulletin
from the United States office of public
roads. County and township officials
may at the outset stand the expense Of
having road built, but they strenu-
ously object when asked to provide
funds to rebuild the road that has been
allowed to go to ruin.
1t is important that farmers learn of
the benefits to be derived from good
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
La Fayette County Crops.

Darlington Democrat: Rye is in
the shock. Barley is being cut. Corn
is laid by, and though few days late
is Il good color and vigorous. Hay
harvest is we'll under way. The
growth of grass was probably never
before equalled. Oats, threatened by
the excessively hot weather of the
first of the week, were saved by the
cooler weather which followed. They
are tall and straight. On the whole,
the farmer has reason to be satisfied
with present conditions and prospects.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Roads Must be in Good
Condition..

Editor J. G.. Monahan: The Repub-
lican-J Journal has had much to say on
the subject of good roads. In no wise
do we contend that Washington is sit
ting up and taking notice, but the fact
that the post Office department
has decided to discontinue several ru-
raj routes unless the roads are put in
a better condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Fielder 4 Fielder, ATTORNEYS.

STATE of Wisconsin, In Iowa County Court.
~ In Probate.
In the matter of the will and testament OF
Peter Spang. deceased.
On application by petition of Joseph Spang,
who Is a legatee and devisee named In the
last will and testament of Peter Spang, de-
ceased, for the construction OF the last will
and testament OF said deceased, and the as
signment of the estate to such persons "a are
by law and said last will and testament en-
titled to the same.
1t is ordered that said petition be heard
and that the will and testament OF said
deceased be construed and the estate OF said
deceased be assigned, at u special term OF
said Court, to be held at the court house In
the city of Dodgeville, in said county, on the
2sth day OF July A. ID: 1908, at ten O'clock In
the fore noon of said day,
1t is furthered ordered that notice OF the
time and place of the hearing OF said petition
for the construction OF said estate. be given
to all persons interested by publishing IA
copy of this order for three weeks successive
ly, prior to said day OF hearing, in the Iowa
County Democrat, a weekly newspaper pub
lished Mt the city OF Mineral Point in said
County.
BY order OF the court:
ALDRO jerks, County Judge.
Dated, Dodgeville, Wis.,, June %, 1908.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Kissing the Toe.

The custom Of kissing the feet of
persons whom it was desired to honor
originated with the ancients. The peo-
pie of oriental nations used to kiss the
hands and feet or hens Of the clothes
Of the persons they wished to show
respect for. The ancient Egyptians got
this custom from the Assyrians, and
later the Greeks adopted the habit from
the Egyptians. The Romans followed
the Greeks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Aggravating the Complaint.

Speaking of the methods adopted by
some people in righting their wrongs, a
congressman says it reminds him of an
Irishman who upon hearing for the
first time the braying of a donkey re-
marked after waiting for the last dis
cordant note to die away, Faith, you
are no doubt in great pain, but I had
more sympathy for you before you
complained"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23

''Dr. Kings New Discovery is the
remedy that does the healing others promise
but fail to perform" says Mrs. f. r. Pierson,
OF Auburn Center. Pa. ct is curing me Of
throat and lung trouble of long standing,
that other treatments relieved only temper
arily. New Discovery is doing me so much
good that / feel confident its continued use
for reasonable length of time will restore
me to perfect health" This renowned cough
and cold remedy and throat and lung healer
Is sold at Prideaux & Bliss drug store. SOC.
and 81 90. Trial bottle free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Fielder & Fielder Attorneys.
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR
ADMINISTER ATIDN

STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court,
~ ss.-In Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that at a special
term OF the Iowa County Court, to be held in
ana for said county. at the Court House In
the city of Dodgeyille, In said county, on the
2Sth day OF July A. ID. 1905, being the
fourth Tuesday OF said month, at 10 O'clock
In the forenoon of said day, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The application OF Maria Lanyon for the
appointment of an administrator of the
estate OF William Lanyon ST., late OF the city
of Mineral Point in said county, deceased.
And 1t is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given to all persons Inter-
three weeks excessively, prior to said day OF
hearing, in The Iowa County Democrat. a
weekly newspaper published IN said county,
BY order OF the Court:
ALDRO jerks, County Judge.
Dated, Dodgeville, Wis, June 25, 1908.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23

There is more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable For a great many years doc
tors pronounced 1T a local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constantly
falling TO cure with local treatment, pro-
nounced 1t incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by j. f,
Cheney s Co., Toledo Ohio, is the only CON
stitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to q tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails 10
to cure. Senc for circulars and testimonials.
Address: j. T. Cheney & Co, Toledo Ohio
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
IT Can't Be Beat.

The best of all teachers is experience.
c. NJ. Harden. of Silver City, North Carolina,
says: al find Electric Bitters does all thats
claimed for it. FCE Stomach, Liver and Aid
ney troubles it can't be beat. have tried II
and find it most excellent medicine. MI
Harden is right; It's the best OF all medicines
also for weakness, lame back, and all run
down conditions. Best too for chills and
malaria. Sold under guarantee at PrideauS
&Bliss' drug store. soc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
SUMMONS.

CIRCUIT Court, Iowa County.
" The Temby Mining Company, a corpora.
ton, plain'in, ~. Charles W. Mclhon and
Kate Mclhon hS wife. ID. @. Plumb and
Martha Louise thumb his wife, Charles II.
Aldrich and Helen H. Aldrich his wife, de-
PENDANTS.
The State of Wisconsin. tot he said defen-
dants, and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service OF this summons,
exclusive of the day Of service and defend
the above entitled action in the court ufore-
said; and in case OF your failure so tG do.
judgment will be rendered against you ac-
cording to the demand OF the complaint.
FlEpLER & flEDLEk,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
p. o. Address Mineral Point Iowa Co, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Re stIess Woman.

Does woman ever go to bed? The
last the man of the house hears of her
at night she is putting the cat out If
he awakens in the night he finds she is
trOtting around to see if the children
are asleep, and when he awakens In
the morning he finds her up before
him. Does a woman ever go to bed, or
does a woman ever stay in bed after
she gets there ?-Atchison Globe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
New Way to Get Rid of DandeIions.

The unique spectacle of a battle be-
tween a hobo and the dandelion was
recently presented in Iowa Falls, Ia
as a result of Mayor Bryson's crusade
against the weed pest. In hope Of rid
ding the parks and streets Of the dan
delions, he decreed that all buns or
hoboes who were under fine should
work out those fines under police guard
by digging dandelion roots. AS a re-
suit there has been splendid harvest
of the weeds
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Fined for Dynamiting Fish.

Shullsburg Pick and Cad, July Is:
Martin Kilcoyne was arrested yesser-
day at the instigation of Game War
den Wilson on the charge of dynamit-
ing Shullsburg branch. He pleaded
guilty TO the charge and was fined fifty
dollars and costs, am ountiug TO sixty
dollars in all. Rather expressive
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Best the World Affords.

at gives me unbounded pleasure to
recommend Bucklen's Arnica Salve," says
J. w. Jenkins, OF Chapel Hill, N. G. 81 am
convinced It's the best salve the world
affords. II cured felon on my thumb, and
IL never fails to heal every sore, burn or
wound to which 1t is applied. csc. at Pri-
neauX 4 Bliss drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
GOING NORTH.
STATIONS.
GOING SOUTH.
STATIONS

No 6O3 arrives at Linden at 9:O5 a. m, and
COZ departs from Linden at 9:20 a. M, MAX
ing connections with both the East and West
bound G. & N. w. trains.
No. COS leaves Whitson Junction at 430
p. m. for Linden taking passengers from both
G. & n. w. trains to Linden.
W. A JONES, General Manager.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
TRAIN TIME.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y.

Train leaving Mineral Point 120 u. m. ar
rives in Chicago at D. m; returning leaves
Chicago at t D. M, arrives at Mineral Point
$50 p. N.
Also train leaves Chicago at 7:45 a. M, ar
irving at Mineral Point at lis D. M; and
the train leaving Mineral Point at = 10 D. N.
arrives at Chicago at 8. p. m.
n. FL. SNOW. Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Just Exactly Right.

II have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for several years, and find them just ex-
actly right" says Mr.. A. A. FELTON,, Of Harris
vile, N. Y. New Life Pills relieve without
the least discomfort. Best remedy for con-
stipation, billousness and malaria. 25c. at
Prideaux & Bliss drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
A $4,000 Fire Loss.

Highland Press, July II: Friday
morning at 1915 while Bert Hall was
going to the round house to fire up
the Nj. p. & N. engine, he discovered
smoke aad flames bursting from the
John Hible warehouse.
There was over So 900 worth of woe,
ov err 1000 sacks of flour, grain, seed,
salt, cement, Irvine and other stock
burned with the building, totalling
over $l2 900 and Mr.. Hible carried
only 81 800 insurance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Residence for Sale.

The Clarence Suthers' residence on
the corner OF Dodge and Mineral streets
Honor OF eight rooms in good repair. good
place, pleasantly situated. Win be sold
cheap as the owner has the best of reasons
for selling Inquire at the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-23
Horse Tears Flesh From Hand.

Dodgeville Sun-Republic: John
Grenfell was kicked on the left hand
Friday by horse, the animals heels
inhicting an ugly wound. The flesh
was torn off the bone from the tips of
his fingers to the back of his hand.