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Times-promoter., 1909-04-22

half. This will make it more than
four hundred feet longer than the ia
nous Williamsburg bridge over the
East river, now the longest suspen-
sion bridge.
In addition to being the worlds
largest suspension structure, it will be
the most expensive. The famous
Brooklyn bridge, which Is 6,016 feet
long, cost $2O,OO0,OO0, but that was be-
fore the real days of steel.
The cost of the Williamsburg bridge
was $12,000,000, and its length is 7,275
feet. The Manhattan bridge, on which
work was begun in 1901, and which is
not yet completed, will have total
length of 1854 feet and will cost $1e,-
100000, while the news Queensborough
or Blackwells island bridge, which
has just been completed. cost $12, 2,0O0.-
600 and Is 7,449 feet long.
The capacity of the city's largest
bridge at present is 100000 persons
every "a hours. but the new monster
which will connect Manhattan with
New Jersey will serve just twice this
number, or 100000 passengers q day,
besides 10000 vehicles.
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22
MYTH four gigantic bridges over the

MYTH four gigantic bridges over the
w East river, New York, represent
ing total cost of 100000, 900, among
his possessions, Father Knickerbocker
soon will undertake the construction
Of another bridge of the suspension
type which, when 1t Is finished about
ten years from now, will be the
largest of its kind on earth. The plans
are completed and approved and all
that remains to be done before work
On the structure which will span the
Hudson river begins is formal ratifica-
lion by the legislatures of the two
states which 1t will connect-New
York and New Jersey--of the s21. .00O,.
300 appropriation necessary for its
construction.
The length of this new monster will
be y,4o3 .eet. or nearly mile and a
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22

IT transpires that at the same time
l that J. Pierpont Morgan purchased
the Greenwell collection of prehistoric
weapons, which he has just presented
to the British museum, he became the
owner of a Washington family docu-
ment which 1t is believed, in New
York, the financier will present to
some American museum.
The document is deed 533 years
old relating to the sale of land by
William D. washington, which is an
old form of the the name of Washing
ton. The document was drafted in
1876 in the County of Durham, where
George Washingtons ancestors are
known to have lived for a time. 1t
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22
"coFFEE DOESN'T HURT NE"
Tales That Are Told.

IT was one of the kind who wouldn't
believe that coffee was hurting me-"
says N. Y. woman "You just couldn't
convince me its use was connected
with the heart and stomach trouble |
suffered from most of the time.
my trouble finally got so bad |
had to live on milk and toast almost
entirely for three or four years. Still
loved the coffee and wouldn't believe
1t could do such damage.
what I needed was to quit coffee
and take nourishment in such form as
my stomach could digest.
II had read much about Postum,
but never thought 1t would fit my case
until one day decided to, quit coffee
and give 1t a trial and make sure about
it. So I got package and carefully
followed the directions.
"Soon began to get better and was
able to eat carefully selected foods
without the aid of pepsin or other di-
gestants and it was not long before /
was really new woman physically.
"Now l am healthy and sound, can
eat anything and everything that
comes along and ] know this wonder
full change is all due to my having
quit coffee and got the neurishment
needed through this delicious Postum.
my wonder is why everyone don't
give up the old coffee and the troubles
that go with 1t and build themselves up
as l have done, with Postum"
Easy to prove by 10 days trial Of
Postum in place Of coffee. The reward
Is big.
There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. true, and full of human
interest.
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22
The Missionary Mule.

"That mule" said the old farmer, lis
what call missionary mule an I'll
tell you why: 1t throwed one man ON
his head, an when the man wuz able
to be up an about ag'in, he went to
preachin'; an the last time the sheriff
come to levy on that mule the critter
kicked him cross the county line, whar
thew wuz holdin' a campmeetin' an
I'm blest eff the sheriff didn't git relig-
ion an quit runnin' fer office-Wich
wuz uncommon hard to do, seein' that
the office habit run in his blood. I tell
you, nuthin' in this here worl' is to be
despised, wen as humble a critter as
a mule kin be missionary
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22
When COURAGE Eailed,

"Duke," said the heiress, eagerly,
"did you see father?"
Eyes"
"Well?"
1--WE talked about the weather"
'What? Lose your nerve again?
Why don't you brace up and talk like
a mana subject of a king on whose
domain the sun never sets!"
Cant" moaned the duke. "All the
time l was in your fathers Office he
kept grinning at a big painting"
What painting?"
"The battle of Bunker Hill."-Lip
pincott's. ~
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22
What Charlie Had.

Several Of the scholars had returned
to Sunday school after being absent
some weeks on account of illness. Il
had the measles" said one little girl.
'T had the mumps," said another. $50
did l." said third. The superintend-
ent heard them, and, addressing a
curly-headed boy said: "Well Charlie,
you were absent, too. What did you
have?"
Charles face flushed. He thought
moment and then sang out in high
treble: Il had little brudder!"-De-
lineator.
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22
Same Girl.

"Why, remember your wife per-
fectly-the daintiest, prettiest little
thing, so aesthetic and all that! And
| hear she's turned out fine cook!"
Turned out fine cook! You bet
she has. Why, she has turned out at
least ten in the last four monthsi"
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22

Soon after began taking Doan's Kid
ney Pills / passed several gravel
stones. ]. got well and the trouble has
not returned. My back Is good and
strong, and my general health is bet
ter"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22

and how to cure
them. Mrs. w. G.
Davis, of Groesbeck,
Texas, says: Back
aches hurt me So I
could hardly stand.
Spells of dizziness
and sick headaches
were frequent and
the action of the kid
news was irregular
Times-promoter., 1909-04-22
AlLINe WOMEN.
Keep the Kidneys Well and the Kid.
neys Will Keep You Well.

Sick, suffering, languid women are
learning the true cause of bad backs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

Extra Assistant Secured. - New
Subjects to Begin next Monday.
NEW GLASSES.

Miss Alice JudsOn, Of Sandusky,
Ohio, has been secured to assist in
the high school. Miss JudsOn is q
graduate of Oberlin College, has had
successful experience in teaching, and
has the very best of recommendations.
The first semester examinations are
being conducted in the high school;
this may account for some Of the long
faces to be seen these days.
Next Monday will be an excellent
time for pupils to begin work in the
high school, as new classes will be
started in Theory and Art, English
History. Physiology and Book Keep
ing. Botany will be started in a few
weeks, as soon as the work in Physi-
cal Geography is completed.
A week ago last Friday evening the
city teachers took forcibIe possession
of Supt. Loveland's residence, and
for several hours, judges decisions,
attorneys pleas, Witnesses stories,
cross questioning and charging the
jury, testified to the fact that mock
trial was being conducted. The ques-
tion of providing refreshments for so
many on such short notice was a tride
perplexing until it was discovered
that they had come fully prepared to
render first aid to the hungry, Mr..
and Mrs. LOveland heartily wish them
many happy returns.
Visitors the past week in the upper
ward: Anna Pitts, Bertha Short,
Miss ParmIey, Ina Martin, Mabel
Matson, 'O5 and Gerleen Terrin, '08,
Ia the lower ward: Thomas Hartley
and James W. autchisOn.
The question OF rebates has at last
been settled. The Preparatory, after
an exciting debate, decided that the
system is wrong.
Speak to those young friends of
yours who ought to begin the school
work next Monday They may need
only word of encouragement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
To Keep the Streets Free
from Rubbish.

A notice is printed elsewhere in this
paper, in which the street foreman
warns all persons against throwing
ashes, dirt or rubbish of any kind in
the streets or alleys of the city. Sec
tion l of ordinance No. % reads as
follows:
mo person shall throw or deposit
any slop, dirt, filth, straw or rubbish
of any kind whatsoever in any street,
lane or alley, sidewalk or public
grounds within the corporate limits OF
the city of Mineral Point"
Persons violating the provisions of
this ordinance are liable to prosecu-
tiOn and a fine. Due heed should be
given to the notice of the street fore
man in relation to the matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
DIRECTIONS FOR
MAKING HENS LAY

Feed regularly and adopt a
regular system of feeding.
Don't throw the food on
muddy places.
If thrown in the mud the
hen necessarily must eat
snow with the feed, and this
chills the fowl.
Food thrown into the mud
causes the hen to take cold
mud into the stomach, which
IS very undesirable.
In the morning feed ground
food mixed, with warm water,
and to this add two heapino.
teaspoonsful of PRUSSIAN
POULTRY TONIC.
Before the fowls 90 to roost
warm some whole corn and
give them.
, Follow these directions and your hens will
become bread winners
You can procure Prussian
Poultry Tonic at
IVey'S Pharmacy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
BANQUET
OF the Mineral Point Commercial
Club will be Held on
MONDAY. T FEBRUARY p
Standing Com mittees Appointed
for 1909.

Standing Com mittees Appointed
for 1909.
At the meeting of the Commercial
club on Monday evening President
Priestley announced the following
committees:
Arrangements for Annual Ban
quet-W. H. Correll, J. J. Fielder,
w. p. Bliss.
Finance-W. P. Bliss, H. w,
Frieden, Frank Suthers.
House-W' Fl. Correll, Joseph En-
gels, w. J. Morgan.
Entertainment-T J. Van Matre, F.
II. FallOn.
Promotion-C. J. Fawkes, J. A.
Meserole, W. G. Hales, A. F. Bishop,
Charles L. Ivey, E. G. Fielder, Rob
ert NJ. Crawford.
The commute in charge Of the an
nuaI party reported arrangements as
we'll under way for reception, dance
and banquet on the evening of Wash
ingtOn's birthday. The arrangements
were satisfactory to the members pres
ent and the committee we're instructed
to carry out the program as contem-
plated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
Odd Fellows Officers.

Iowa Lodge No. l, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, has elected the
following officers for the next six
months:
VIM. Camptou, noble grand.
Ben Beaumont vice grand;
W 5. Martiu, recording secretary;
n Treweek, financial SeCretaryi
Chas Paynter, treasurer;
Frank Martin. warden;
Geo. Hartley, conductor;
VIM. Arthur chaplain;
J. II. Dunn, +. :. $
A. n. Johnston, l.. 5. :.
VIM Bennett, right supporter noble grand.
John Foster, left supporter noble grand;
Thomas Huxtable, right supporter vice
grand.
Charles Adams, left supporter vice grand
George Treweek inside guard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Meserole & Horn has been dis
solved, George w. Horn retiring.
The business will be continued by J.
A Meserole.
All persons knowing themselves
indebted to the late firm will please
call and settle. J. A. MEsEROLE,
Jan. 7, 1909. G. w. HORN,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
CORPS AND POST OFFICERS
Joint Installation at Castle Hall
on Friday Evening, Jan. Is.

JOINT InSIaIldLlOn dl eoStA~ A'A
on Friday Evening. Jan. Is.
On Friday evening, Jan. Is, occurred
the Joint installation of the @. A. K.
Post and the w. r. G. Although the
evening was stormy and blustery, the
attendance was equal to, if not
greater than usual.
After partaking of bounteous sup
per, generously served by the ladies
of the Woman's Relief Corps, all
all congregated in the main hall
when the newly elected officers of the
Post were installed by Past Comman-
der Williams, as follows:
s. e. Shepard, commanders;
Chas. Cox, senior vice;
w. II. WhtfOrd, Junior vice;
II. Pitts, adiutant;
j. j. Uumbert surgeon (by proxy;
William COad, chaplain;
James A. Hoare, quartermaSter;
George JeuCk, officer OF the day;
T.. G. Reynolds, officer OF the guard;
George Nicholson, sergeant major;
James Thomas, quarter master sergeant;
Joseph J. HCathCOCk, patriotic instructor;
w. w. Williams, inspector;
James Thomas; color sergeant;
The other comrades present were: William
skinner B. 7. PrideauX, J. B, PrdeauX,
John Perkins, and J. G. Holmes.
A short program followed. This
consisted of songs by the quartette,
Messrs. Stair, Vickerman, Maust and
Coady, and others by Masters Cor
don Shepard aud Osmon Fox.
After a short intermissiOu, the Off
GERS elect of the w. r. c. were in
stalled by Mrs. L. PrideauX, a for
mer president. assisted by Mrs. Annie
Phillips Parkinson, both of whom
deserve special mention for the easy
and dignifed manner in which the
ceremony was conducted. Following
are the officers of the Corps;
Mary f. Priestley, president.
Edith HarwiCk senior vice.
Eliza Perry, Junior vice;
Elizabeth Cox, secretary;
Edith Weidenfeller, treasurer;
Mary J. Treweek, chaplain;
Eden Jacobs patriotic instructor;
Martha CummingS, press correspondent;
Mile HON, conductor;
Villa Arthur, assistant conductor;
Fanny Adams, guard;
Kate Johnston, assistant guard;
Color Bearers, LIST, Edith Terriu; I'd, Olive
NanCOlaS; Sd, Louisa PrideauN; 4th, J..
MOsheri Edith PrideauN, musician.
The entertainment which followed
consisted of songs and short interes-
ting remarks by Revs. w. J. c. Bond
and S. y. Bender.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

moved to the city but failed to find
what they had anticipated city life to
be, now desire to get back to the farm,
and begin life over again. Other APP
plicants are young men from both the
country and the city who want farm
work. No better class of men have
ever applied to the Bureau of Labor
than are now applying for work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
Good Men Apply for Farm Work.

Since the publication of the notice
last week to the effect that the Com
missioner of Labor at Madison is be-
ing besieged by applications from
farmers all over the state for help on
the farms, the Commissioner writes US
that he bas received several hundred
applications for places on farms,
Farmers desiring help should write
the Commissioner of Labor before it
is too laye, stating their wants, when
they will pe promptly put in communi-
cation with men desiring work. The
commissioner writes that many of
these applications are from married
men who formerly lived on farms,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
Captured an Eagle.

Dodgeville Chronicle: Will Arnold
of the town of DudgevilIe captured a
large American eagle in a trap which
he had set for foxes one day the past
week. The birds measures nine feet
from tip to tip of his wings and is one
of the largest ever seen in this COM
munity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
The Dumping OF Ashes.

Citizens in the habit of dumping
ashes, or rubbish of any kind, in the
streets are hereby requested to refrain
from doing so in the future.
e. WIESEN, Street Foreman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
Foresters, Attention!

J. c. Protor, high secretary, will
visit Court 1850, in Good Templar
Hall, Mineral Point, on the evening
Of Tuesday Jan. 26. All members are
requested to be present.
l.. Roy PENHALLEGON,
Chief Ranger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
The Gordon Corn Wins at
Omaha.

). Roy Gordon has just received
check from the National Corn Show
at Omaha, for 10th prize on corn.
This is the same corn that won first
prize at the Iowa County Bank Corn
Contest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
Free Temperance Lecture.

Mrs. Florence B. Richards of Ohio
will give a temperance lecture in this
city, under the auspices of the w. 7.
C. u. Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
For Sale or Rent.

Ninety-fve acres, formerly part of
the Ellsworth farm; 40 acres in tame
hay; balance in pasture; running
water on the place. Inquire Of Josiah
LaDyOn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

Mineral Point Masonic Party.
The joint Masonic party will be
held in the Temple on the evening of
February 10.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

After the first of February the col
lector's fees will be three per cent.
Taxpayers should govern the use ives
accordingly. w. I'll. JACKA
City Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
FORTY-THIRD YEAR.
NYAL'S PEPTONIZED
Beef Iron and Wine

An efficient combination in
which are united the nutri-
ment of Beef, the tonic pow
ers of Iron, and stimulating
properties of Wine.
1t is of great value as a
nutritive tonic in the treat
ment of impaired nutrition,
impoverished blood, and in
various forms of general de-
bi1ity. For sale at
MESEROLE'S DRUG STORE
Mineral Point, Wis. Phone II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
Attention FOreSterS.

All assessments for 1909 must be
paid to Peter Opie, financial secretary,
on or before the 18th of every month.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
To Tax Payers of Willow
Sny-inoS

l will be at the Iowa County Bank
Mineral Point, for the purpose of col
lecting taxes for the town of Willow
Springs. VIM. MEYLoR.
Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
Knight OF PYthias Party

The members of Mineral Point will
hold their annual supper and enter
tainment on next Thursday evening,
January 28.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Jan. 2I.-Letters
addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point pOstOtfice:
CiriaCo Angelo.
In calling for above, please say advertised.
r. T. PRIDEAUX Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

EARM FOR SALE-A good farm OF 120
acres, located about three miles south of
Mineral Point on mail route number four.
food buildings, good running water, and the
farm is all good new land IN good condition.
For price and terms inquire OF w. j. Walker.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21
WANTS.

FOR SALE Two small sta ks OF hay. In
IL quire OF Chas. Ross.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

EOUND-A cap; brown with red silk lining
Il Inquire at the Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

EOUND-On the road near Mineral Point
town hal, log chain Finder can have
same by calling at Democrat office and pay
ing for this advertisement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

EOUND-A pair of gold bowed bi-focal
glasses Call for them at Democrat
Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

TOR SALE-Pure bred Rouen ducks. In
quire OF Fred Motley. Phone, Line 22,
No. 2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

Real Estass Agency at the Democrat Ofic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

EOR SALE-Pure bred White Wyandotte
IL ckereIs from prize egg laying strains.
L. II. Thompson. K +. ID. 3. Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

consalt the Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-21

TOR SALE-A 12-horse power traction en-
Il gine made by the Nicholas Shepherd Co.
Complete wi b tank and wagon. Call at the
residence of W A sherman. Telephone 22e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-17
BOOMING HIS TOWN.
Now Young Board of Trade Prssiden
 "Mads Good" With the People.

Now Young Board of Trade Prssideni
 "Mads Good" With the People.
 Systematic towu boosting Is feA. ture Of American business activity which aims at the general good instea,! of personal prout Ono western towr had a board of trade which had sl-l'; along for years without doing anything In particular. except eating some food once year at Il banquet and listening to some spread eagle oratory. says ti.s Pittsburg Dispatch. Tbs organization became morlbund. aud it's presiierc, was an honor no longer sought for The directors met and gave the place to young man of the type i've like to encourage" The young man took his job seriously and went to work. II wasn't long before he grew an idea Of his own
 Every fa:G!,,5. that moved to town he spotted. Employment was provided for the breadwinners where necessary. and the new people were made to fec at home When thls personal atten ton had got in It's work. representa- GF0 or the DOafu ol lIHue lAleIFleWSu the head of the new family. This ili terview was incorporated into letter. mimeograph copies were made, put Into stamped envelopes and made ready to mail Then the letters were taken to the newcomer, and he was asked tc address them to his friends "back east" The scheme worked like magic
 ,tnAs xLo< idea many new ones were born. The young man has been several times re elected president of the board of trade and he can have anythlng the people o6 that town can give him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-17
A NEW YEAR INJUSTICE.
eks aarkeeper Complains of sas ooou Resolution Hahit

Rks aarkeeper Complains of tas Coca ! Resolution Habit. "John, I'll have to lay you off for the @rst two weeks of the new year, You akarry, will have to lay off week ! The speaker, a lean man. stood in & splendid and spacious beer saloon, place of polished mahogany. onyx col Mnans, great mirrors and large pa lint Enxs of beautiful women. Ropes and avreaths of evergreen twinsd about the Niliars and the electroliers and on the Massive bar stood bowl of free nnch, for it was New Years day.
 ''Yes. boys" said the lean man you'll have to go.'
 s'What for, boss7' asked the young 1T of the two bartenders. Mechanic ally with his woolen bar cloth he p>! fshed the bar till it shone again anG anxiously be gazed in his employer Eace.
 "Why, John, you ought to know what for"
 The saloon keeper spoke impatieutlH A fat man entered from the street, al' croached the bar with reluctant steps linen all of sudden turned hurriedl, and departed.
 "Well, I'll be danged!" said Barterdei John. That's the fourth fellow has done that this mornin' Whats 1t mea!, &nyway"
 "You ought to know what 1t means John" repeated the saloon keeper "Lts meaning Is the cause of your sus Pension."
 "Yes, Iohn," the man resumed: you suspension is caused by the Ne~ Year's swear off of that fellow all, thousands like him. All over the hrhn| land, John countless numbers ot snc aweur off drinking for a year on Nrv Years day Half Of them stick | eheir swear off for . week and tih other half with just a few exceptioa> utfck to 1t for two weeks Ih".~ Ewa weeks of January. John are |: ways the two poorest weeks oA tn Dublican's calendar. He can't pay t.1 Nenses: hence he rstrencheS: hence hs days of prudent. industrious y"uf, chaps like you--chaps with ri. Iat by, so that they can stand d little id'" ness without privntiOn."'
 'A!l sight. But" said John sulxily- ~hut ain't got nothing put by and ] ehink it's shame that my poor wifi and innocent babe have got to sn,;" at this joyous holiday season tilrou@' the swear off of lot of foo!is'. thoughtless men. It don't seem rigi! Nor just" Philadelphia Bulletin.