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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
FOR The CHILDREN
An Eastern Story.

The sultan Of Wadai Gaudeh, pre-
tending to fly, had marched round in
the rear of the Forian army and inter-
posed between them and their country.
They believed, however. that he was
utterly routed and loudly expressed
their Joy. One vizier remained silent
and on being asked by his master why
he did not share in the general JOY re-
piled that he did not believe in this
easy victory and offered to prove that
the enemy's army was even then
marching toward them.
How wilt thou do this?" said the
sultan.
Bring me she camel" replied the
vizier, with man who knows how to
milk"
The camel was brought and we'll
washed. and the milk was drawn into
a clean bowl and placed with a man to
guard il on the top of the sultan's tent.
Next morning the vizier caused the
bowl to be brought to him and found
the milk quite black. So he went to
the sultan and said:
master, they are coming down upon
us and have marched all night
"How dost thou know thatT'
look at this blackened milk"
I'm what way has it become black 2"
"The dust raised by the feet of the
horses has been carried by the wind"
Some laughed at this explanation, but
others believed and looked out anxious
ly toward the west In short time
the names of the hostile cavalry were
seen shaking in the eastern horizon.
Then followed the battle in which the
Forian sultan was slain.-Philadelphi
Ledger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
PRAYER Halls In Russia.


In the villages of Russia the prayer
half is the common izba or cottage
Of Stundist moujik. or shed attach
ed to n very primitive farmstead sur
rounded by prodigious quantities OF
mud, dust or snow. according to the
season Of the year. A separate build
ing erected expressly for worship
among the rural ev; ngelicals OF Rus
sia is n luxury yet to be provided in
the great majority of cases. The meet
ing place. whether iZba or clubhouse,
has walls OF earth 1t Is without cell
ing. The floor is the bare earth, trod-
den hard by many feet through the
lapse of long years and worn into Jumps
and hollows The walls are lime wash
ed and destitute of decoration or adorn-
ment. There are rough wooden bench
es around and across the room The
place IS usually packed to suffoca ton
with men. women and children crowd
ed on the seats, thronging the door
ways and budding together on the
top of the huge stove. Sunday Mt
Home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure You get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, Price 75c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
WORK THAT TELLS
Plenty OF 1t Has Been Done Right
Here I'm Mineral Point.


Cures that last are cures that tell.
To thoroughly know the virtue of
medicine you must investigate the
cures and see if they prove permanent.
Doan's Kidney Pills stand this test. and
plenty Of proof exists right here in
Mineral Point People who testified
years ago to relief from backache, kid
ney and urinary disorders, now declare
that relief was permanent and the cure
perfect How can any Mineral Point
sufferer longer doubt the evidence.
Albert Jacka, Hoard street, Mineral
Point, Wis, says; Il have no reason
to change my high opinion of Doan's
Kidney Pills, publicly expressed three
years ago All said in praise of this
remedy at that time still holds good.
Doan's Kidney Pills, obtained at Ivey's
Pharmacy. entirely relieved me of
lameness and soreness in my back and
other symptoms of kidney complaint
For sale by all dealers, Price so
cents. Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the -Doan's-and
take no other
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
KILL SHARKS FOR FUN.
kanakas Can Whip tho Man Eaters In
a Fair FIGHT

Fair Fight.
In the Pacific ocean lives race OF
men who outswim fish and who can
kill man eating sharks in a fair fight,
They are Kanakas. the scamen who
are natives Of the Hawaiian Islands.
"A native can whip a shark because
he can outswim him." states an Amer.
lean who has been living In the islands
many years, II never heard OF a ma
tive being injured by shark, and
there is superstitition among them
that a shark is afraid OF a Kanaka and
will refuse TO fight, This is not true,
however. and grew out of the fact that
a native always whips a shark, A
Kanaka will spy n shark and. taking
a knife between his teeth. dive in after
him. 1t is fair fight, because the
shark has teeth that are as deadly as
the knife. The shark will make for
the swimmer and when II is in range
will flop suddenly on its side. which
position is necessary before II can use
its powerful jaws To crush an enemy
rapidly and come up and rip the crea-
ture open With Il quick slash OF the
knife Sometimes they will avoid the
shark time after time. cutting II on
the nose and pricking II to arouse its
anger
"For excitement II outthrips bull
tght."-petroit Free Press,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
A Flower Game.

A new version of drop the handker-
chief is played by forming ring with
one child staying out. Each child
takes the name of a flower or shrub.
branch in her hand, which she drops
behind the player, calling out the flow
er name of the player. AS she does
this she starts to run around the ring
with the one called close at her heels.
Whichever reaches the vacant place
side the circle. If she forgets the flow
err name or calls the wrong one, she
must pay a, forfeit. All forfeits are
paid when the game is ended
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
QorothN,s Mustn'ts.

I'm sick OF 'mustn'ts, ." said Dorothy d. /:
"Sick of 'nustn'ts as l can be.
From early morn till the close OF day
I hear mustn't and never a may
It's you mustn't lie there like n sleepy
head
And you mustn't sit up when It's time for
bed
You mustn't cry when l comb your curls
You mustn't play with those noisy girls
You mustn't be silent when spoken to-
You mustn't chatter as parrots do
You mustn't be pert. and you mustn't Be
proud"
You mustn't giggie or laugh aloud
You mustn't rumble your nice clean
dress,
You mustn't nod in place OF yes.
So all day long the 'mustnts' go
TIL dream at night OF an endless row.
OF goblin 'nustn'ts' with great big eyes
That stare at me In shocked surprise.
Oh. hope I shall live TO see the day
When some one viii say 20 me. Dear you
may
for I'm sick OF 'mustn'ts.'" said Doro-
thy D.:
Sick OF -mustn'ts' as ! can be-"
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Authentic and Genuine.

No better illustration of the differ
ence between the two words "authen-
tic" and genuine" can be given than
that given by Bishop Watson He
says: "a genuine book Is one written
by the person whose name it bears as
the author. An authentic book is one
that relates matters of fact as they
really happened. A book may be gen.
uine without being authentic, and a
book may be authentic without being
genuine" To this Webster adds,
"Some writer's speak of an authentic
document in the sense of a document
produced by its professed author, not
counterfeit" News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
TUBES FOR LUNGS.
Complex System by Which Insects Arc
Enabled to Breathe.


While mammals have lungs and
fishes gills. insects have neither one
nor the other. Instead they present n
complex system OF tubes running
throughout the length OF their bodies,
whereby the air Is conveyed to every
part OF the system.
TO guard insects against collapse
from pressure OF air. nature has fur
nished the little creatures with fine
thread running spirally within the
walls of the tube. just as garden
hose is protected with wire,
Many flies live first In the water as
larvae, Arranged along each side of
their bodies Is series of exceedingly
thin plates, into each Of which runs
series OF blood vessels These plates
are placed to absorb the oxygen con
tanned in the water. The tail ends in
three featherlike projections, and by
means of these the larvae cause cur
rents of water to flow over the gills,
and thus their efficiency is increased.
Gnats also exist in the water as
larvae But they have no gills. Their
breathing Is accomplished by means OF
tube situated at the tip OF the tail
The larvae floats along head downward
in the water, with this tube Just above
the surface, so that the creatures may
breathe.-Harper' Weekly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
An Indian Game.

Flying the arrow is a game that In
dian boys like to play, and they are
very skillful at it. a clever player
sometimes has ten in the air at a time
but you can be glad if you have three
arrows up at once Provide yourself
with a bow and several arrows. Shoot
up in the air, and the aim of the game
is to have as many arrows as possible
up in the air before the first arrow falls
to the ground Alertness in fitting the
arrow to the string is the most i'm
portant part and the sending Of the
first arrow way up high is the other
necessary achievement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Hon. John w. Blackstone Dead

Republican Journal: John w.
Blackstone, formerly district attorney
and county judge of this county, and
who made his home in Shuilsburg for
many years, but who few years ago
moved with his family to Minneapolis,
died there this week The remains
were brought to Shullsburg for inter
Inent and the funeral was held on
Wednesday. We will endeavor TO
publish an obituary next week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Saved From De ath,

NJ. l.. Mock, of Mock, Ark, believes
be has saved many lives in his - yesrs of ex,
perience in the drug businesses. what al
ways like to do, he writes, lis to recommend
DIR. Kings New Discovery for weak, sore lungs,
hard colds, hosr obstinate coughs, la
grippe, Group. asthma, or other bronchial
affection, for feel sure that a number of my
neighbors are alive and we'll to-day because
they took my advice to use it. l honestly he.
ieve it's the best throat and lung medicine
that's made" Easy to prove he's right. Get \
trial bottle free, or regular 50c or Sl00 bottle.
Guaranteed 10y Prideaux \ Bills.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02

WELL KEPT COUNTRY ROAD HAS GOOD
EFFECT ON ADJOINING FARMS.
rupled; prosperous farms already
bloom where there was only waste be-
fore.
Nor Is that all The people OF the
lonely and formerly unvisited region
themselves had stayed at home for
lack of roads that tempted them to
travel. but as soon ms they had good
roads they began to 20 about. The
more prosperous of them bought mo.
torcars to III the ronds Then they be-
gan to take tours. They now go to ad.
jacent states. to the mountains, to the
sen wherever they will in their tour.
ing cars. They are becoming Travelled
folk
More yet. They have become so
thoroughly convinced OF the value Of
good roads that an enterprisng fellow
In an adjacent county began the pub
LEGATION of II good rouds magazine
They felt an impulse TO tell the rest Of
the world of the value OF their discov-
ery-that good roads pay Thus. while
n bad road leads nowhere and the
sooner II ends the better n good road
may lead to anything.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Commensurate Work.

Richland Democrat: Street Com
missioner Benson and force of men
have done some most commendable
work on the crossings and pavements
during the past two weeks. Nearly all
Of the crossings now have the macadam
approaches and it is possible to drive
any kind Of vehicle over them with
out that spring breaking jolt which
caused so much complaint for months
past
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02

The talk had turned upon hunting
and by and by one OF the adult visitors,
noting Jamie's rapt and eager look.
remarked cheerily:
"Well. sonny, don't suppose you've
had chance to do much hunting yetT'
mot many kinds. but lots Of IT," ex-
planned Jamie. 1--WE never hunted
bears or lions. but I've hunted gran
ny's spectacles most all over the
worldv-Chicago Record Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Good Roads Benefit Schools.

Good roads will make possible the
Capitalization Of schools. the employ.
ment OF more efficient teachers. the
use OF betI apparatus for InStrm-
ton. and an nj less expense than our
present system.
Some one has said that the three
links OF civilization" are model farm
home and a model country school con.
nected by q stretch Of model country
road
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
A Fathers Vengeance

w ould have fallen on any one who at
tackled the son Of Peter Bondy, of South Rock
wood, Mich, but he was powerless before
attacks of Kidney troubles, Doctors could
not help him, he wrote, 80 at last we gave
him Electric Bitters and he improved wonder
fully from taking six bottles. Its the best
Kidney medicine l ever saw" Backache, Tired
feeling Nervousness, Loss of Appetite, warn
of Kidney trouble that may end in dropsy,
diabetes. Beware: Take Electric Bitters and
be safe. Every bottle guaranteed. Soc at
Prideaux IL Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Confidence in Cham berlain's
Cough Remedy,

There is little danger from a cold or
from an attack of the grip except when followed
by pneumonia, and this never happens when
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used. This
remedy has won it, great reputation and ex-
tensiye sale by its remarkable cures of colds
and grip and can be relied upon with implicit
confidence. For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
GOOD EFFECTS
OF GOOD ROADS
Improve Citizens Surroundings,
Lives and Incomes.
PROPERTY VALUES DOUBLED.
Small Southern Town Rose Rapidly In
Public Esteem Through Efforts OF
Few Farsishted Observation-Disclosures
car a Great Help.

car ArcSN Ffclp,
A good road is the best thing to
build and the dreariest thing to write
about in the whole world, When
you've said that the difference be.
tween a good road and bad one is
the difference between an efficient
civilization and the jungle, you've told
the whole story, But there Is n long
and most cheerful story that might be
told about the present progress Of road
building In every part Of the Union,
thanks to the general awakening OF
the people and to the coming OF the
motor car.
In a dark corner OF one of the south.
ern statcs--a country that God had
forgotten and few men had discovered
the sparse population arose n year
ur two ago and said to one another:
People SO to places where there are
good roads, They avoid places where
there are bad roads. We have bad
roads, Few people come here. Let's
make good roads and see what will
happen" They went to work building
good roads from Nowhere TO Any
where County and townships went
into debt. Private persons put up
money. by great agitation and much
sacrifice, they built road after road
through the lonely woods, And the
scotfer said that nobody would ever
travel them.
At first nobody did travel them, \
lonely, perfect highway through thin
ly settled corner OF the world, It did
look foolish to incur debt forthat, But
presently people came-in motor~ars
then more came Somebody discovered
that the land along the highways was
good land, 1t had before been taken
for granted that because II had not
been titled 1t was OF little value. Now
its price has doubled. In places quad
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Street Candies.

The candies, cakes, etc, that are sold
from push carts in the streets soon get
covered with dust and germs, and ev-
cry child should remember Kipling's
lines to the children of India. for they
are as true here as there:
Them that takes cakes
Which the Parsee man bakes
Makes dreadful mistakes
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Lots Sold Readily.

Platteville journal, Oct 25 The
sale Of lots in the dasser addition on
Saturday last was II great success.
Several days before the sales opened
people were clamoring for lots, and
when Saturday night came there We're
only three lots in the Gasser Addition
remnininR unsold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Baked at Cold Steel.

Il wouldn't let doctor cut my foot
of, IS said H. d. Ely Bantam, Ohio, although
a horrible ulcer had been the plague Of my life
for four years. Instead l used Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and my foot was completely cured.
Heals Burns, Boils, Sores, Bruises. Eczema,
Pimples, Corns. Surest Pile cure. &c at
Pridesux & Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
A Household Medicine

That stops coughs quickly and cures
colds is Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Mrs.
Anna Pelzer, 2525 jefferson st, SO. Omaha,
Feb. says: Il can recommend Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound a sure cure for coughs
and colds. 1t cured my daughter Of Il bad cold
and my neighbor, Mrs Benson, cured herself
and her whole family with Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound, Everyone in our neighborhood
speaks highly of it," For sale by all druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
WIN Rebuild Separating Plant.

Galena Gazette, Oct. bB The
Galena. Joplin Separating works which
burned to the ground Monday morning,
will be- rebuilt at once, 30 stated w. +.
Cleveland, one of the stockholders to
Gazette reporter today. Mr.. Cleveland,
accompanied by o. s. Pitcher of Joplin,
arrived in the city last evening and
steps were taken today toward the re-
building of the plant Mt once.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
A Mail Cnrrisr,s Load

Seems heavier when he has II weak
back and kidney trouble, Fred Duehren, Mail
Carrier at Atchiaon Kas., says ] have been
bothered with kidney and bladder trouble ana
had IA severe pain across my back. whenever
carried n heavy loud Of mail, my kidney trouble
Increased Some time ago ] started taking
Foley's Kidney pm, and since taking thom
have gotten entirely rid of all my kidney
trouble aud nm sound now ns ever, For sac by
all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets

do not sicken or grippe, and may be
taken with perfect safety by the most delicate
woman or the youngest child. The old and
feeble will also find them NEST suitable
remedy for aiding and strengthening their
digestion and for regulating the
bowels. For sale by all dealers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Attempt at Robbery.

Plattevile News John Walker
made complaint that he was attacked
while on his way home Saturday night
by two men and relieved Of about 81.
He made complaint to the authorities
and the matter Is being investigated
The robbery took place on Union Street
in the west part Of the city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Good Farm for Sale.

l offer for sale my farm situated in
the town of Kendall, six miles south of
Mineral Point. 1t consists of $50 acres,
good dwelling house, and outbuildings.
Inquire of the owner on the place.
NICHOLAS KERGEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Good Home for Sale.

The home of r. H. Goldsworthy, on
Ridge street, is offered for sale at a very
reasonable price. 1t has all modern convenien-
ces and is finely located.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency at the Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Desirable Residence Property
for Sale.

The homestead of Mrs. II, lvey
situated one block north Of ST. Mary 5
church, is offered at reasonable price
This property consists of two acres Of
land, house of nine rooms heated
with hot water, a good barn and wood
house, all in first class condition,
For further particulars inquire at
Ivey'S Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
A Good Home

in south part of the city is offered for
sale at bargain if taken soon. House
has five rooms, closets and pantry
Good cellar and cistern.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency at the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
SECURES 5000 Damages.

Brennan e. Brown secured for the
Grant County Fair Association $500
damage from the Curtis Aviation
Company for failing TO make the fight
at the Lancaster fair according TO
contract.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Coughing at Night.

Means loss of sleep which is bad for
everyone Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
stops the cough at once, relieves tie tickling
and dryness in the throat and heals the in
famed membranes. Prevents cold develop
ing INTO bronchitis or pneumonia. Keep ways
in the house. Refuse substitutes. For sale by
all druDpists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
NnshSd 10 Death.

Cuba City News Herald: Joseph
James, Il we'll known and respected resi-
dent of Cuba City, was dashed to
death down an eighty foot shaft,
Wednesday, just before noon. The
accident occurred at the Roosevelt
mine, in which Mr., James had spent
no much time and in which proposition
he had such implicit faith.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

II am pleased to recommend Cham
berlains Cough Remedy as the best thing |
know of and safest remedy for coughs, colds
and bronchial trouble, writes Mrs. l.. b. Ar
mold of Denver, Colo. I'VE have used it
repeatedly and it has never failed to give re-
lief For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Home for Sale.

House and five lots, in south part of
the city House contains four rooms. There is
a good spring the place; good barn and
chicken house Property win be sold at a
reasonable price, and on reasonable terms.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency, at the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Home for Sale.

The Scherer property in the south
partof city is offered for sale 1t consists of
house and two acres of land; house contains
rooms, There is good cistern, new barn and
root house. For particulars inquire of the
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency at the
Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Starts Much Trouble.

If all people knew that neglect of
constipation would result in severe indigestion,
yellow jaundice or virulent liver trouble they
would soon take DR.. Kings New Life Pills and
end it. It's the only safe way. Best for bilious
ness, headache, dyspepsia, chills and debility.
25c at Prideaux Il Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Miss Nettie v. Wallis,

Graduate of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, will give piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
her home in this city. Phone 90, y49
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
A Stickinn Ruainaaa

We'll, Mrs Smith. and how's your
husbandT'
"Oh. he's doing well. thank you.
mum He's got Job at the glue fac
tory now"
"Ah. well. hope he'll stick therei"
London Mail.