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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-31

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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-31
Profits Shown

Pullet No. i weighed 3 pounds 5
ounces, at the beginning Of laying
and exactly the same at the end Of
The experiment six months later.
She laid 113 eggs valued at s2.55.
averaging in weight about Dol
ounces each. Pullet No ? weighed
3 pounds 4 ounces, in the beginning.
but gained 3 ounces. She laid ll2
ezgs valued at s275, averaging in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24
A Medical Triumph.

In the history Of research are many
romances. Of the discovery that ma
laria was caused by mosquitoes 1t Is
related how DR.. Low and DR.. Sompon
lived in the malarious Roman Campag-
ma without quinine. They retired at
sunset to a mosquito-proof hut, with
double doors and windows of wire net,
and they did not leave until sunrise.
The fact that they remained immune
while the attendants sleeping outside
contracted malaria confirmed the be-
lief that the mosquitoes were RESPONSE
BILE. But how did they carry the dis
ease? At first it was thought to be by
water.
To settle the question live mosqui-
toes, which had bitten infected peas
ants, were obtained, and two members
of the school submitted to be bitten by
them. They both went down with ma
laria. Again, how did the mosquitoes
transmit the germ? BY cutting Sec
tions of the proboscis the malarious
parasite was found. 1t breaks through
the skin of the proboscis and is trans
mitted at the time of the sting. From
the first conjecture to the final proof
was a series of careful experiments,
ending with the slicing of the mosqui-
tos proboscis. Now, this is finer than
fine hair. 1t is necessary to stop to
think. For it is easier to imagine the
triumph of the proof than the delicate
operation that produced it-London
Standard.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24

say anything when they find fault.
Now, that's considerable money, but
of course you have security" He
paused. well, say Yes"
Yes"
well, I thought so-what?"
"What?"
What have yoA got in the way of
security?" he asked.
"A farm"
How large a farm?"
Ten million acres"
We'll, that's good. Now, what grows
on this farm?"
She hesitated, then said: Fruit
peaches and apples"
That's good. What else?" he pro-
nounced.
Pears"
And bananas?" Kitty shook her
head "Very sorry" the lad went on,
but we have all the fruit you have
in our own back yard. The only fruit
farm I could loan money on would be
banana farm. No. No bananas, no
loan. Good day."
But you didn't tell me to say bana-
mas" insisted the girl
Tell you! A banker don't tell you
anything you ought to know"
After delivering himself of this
piece of financial wisdom Bobby en-
deavored to continue, but Kitty in
sisted on being the man for awhile.
While the argument was in progress
the door leading from the vault in
closure opened and in came no less an
individual than Jimmy Valentine. He
had come from inspecting the new
vault. now practically completed, and
which he had pronounced as fine a
piece of burglar proof construction as
he had ever seen-and Jimmy Valen-
tine in his day, as some Of us know,
had rightly been considered connois-
seur in this particular connection. To
settle the dispute the assistant cashier
took Kitty out with him to show her
the vault, in the building Of which
she had shown a childlike interest.
No sooner had the door closed be-
hind them when through the hall en-
trance came Rose Lane, who, gowned
in the height of Paris fashion and of
more mature development, presented
even a more alluring picture of femi-
nine loveliness than she had at the
time three years before when, just out
of Vassar, she had rescued Jimm!
Valentine from the horrors of Sing
Sing prison.
Hello, Bobby! Where's Kitty?" she
greeted the boy.
Outside" He pointed toward the
door leading to the vault.
Where is Mr.. Randall" she con-
tinued.
Bobby grinned knowingly.
You're always asking for Mr.. Ran
dali, aren't you?" he asked saucily.
Into Rose Lanes face came sudden
ly flare of anger at the lad, but in a
moment it was gone. A smile. tender,
hopeful and true, supplanted it.
And Bobby, with all the accrued
wisdom of eleven years, saw the smile
and smiled in return, for he was old
enough to understand.
(To Be Continued)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24

John Briaht and the carpet.-A
characteristic story of John Bright Is
told by Mrs. T. P. O'Connor In her
book, II Myself" He was at dinner
one night with an M. P. whose wife py
no means shared her husbands demo-
cratic sentiments. John Bright was
sitting near his hostess, and she was
rather annoyed at having him among
her smart guests and thought to give
him a direct snub, so she said during a
pause in the conversation:
Mr.. Bright, this rug, l understand
was made by you, and l am very dis
satisfied with it. ] have only had II
short time, and 1t is very shabby and
badly made"
rs it?" said Mr.. Bright, getting up
deliberately from the table and taking
a silver candelabrum. which he put
down upon the floor and, getting upon
his knees. closely examined the car
net. You are quite right" he said,
blithely, getting up; 'it Is bad car
pet, and / will order my firm to send
YOU another in it's place" And then
he calmly resumed his political con-
yersation, and the dinner went on.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24

IF your security is good enough
will. Now" imperiously, Il UNDER
stand you wish a loan."
How much can I get?"
mo, no! You say a lot at first;
that's business. Now, how much?"
Fifty thousand dollars"
That's fine" He paused, judiciously
puckering his brows. That's consid-
cradle money"
That's the most I could think Of"
decisively.
Don't talk that way" instructed
Bobby. You would be put out for
making breaks like that. Just don't
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24

The coming of settlers drove the
wild creatures farther into the wilder
ness, and Johnson went with them, and
his cave knew him no more forever.
When last heard of, years ago he was
frequenting the wild places Of Colo
ing local color visits the scene Of that
historic fight, but 1t Is chiefly used as
the playhouse of adventurous boys,
and 1t is to their credit that they, when
discussing the caves history, dwell
upon the heroism rather than the
humor Of the situation.-Chicago
News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24
How to Eat Leather.-The Infamous

How to Eat Leather-The Infamous
Captain Morgan and his piratical crew
were sometimes in tight places at Pan
ANA and on one occasion were reduced
to eating their leathern bags. Some
persons" says one Of the company,
Exuuemelin (whose narrative is repro
duced in THE Buccaneers In the West
Indies"O, who never were out of their
mothers kitchens may ask how these
pirates could eat, swallow and digest
these pieces of leather, so hard and
dry. Unto whom / only answer: That
could they once experiment what hun
ger, or, rather, famine Is, they would
certainly find the manner by their own
necessity, as the pirates did. For these
first took the leather and sliced 1t IN
pieces. Then did they beat it between
two stones and rub it, often dipping 1t
in the water of the river, to render it by
these means supple and tender. Last
ly, they scraped off the hair and roast
cd or broiled it upon the fire. And be-
ing thus cooked they cut it into small
morsels and ate it, helping it down with
frequent gulps of water, which by good
fortune they had right at hand"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24
CARRYING PIG IRON.
The Way Scientific Study Increased
Results and Wages.

ne way SClcnti1C otuoy inSTcdSCu
Results and Wages.
No work seems more simple. more
unlikely to be subject to scientific
study, than the art of carrying pig
iron. This, however, has been sub
jected to the most careful scientific
study. Men at Bethlehem, Pa, were
loading pig iron on cars at the rate Of
about twelve tons a day. Certain pig
handlers were given extra wages for
doing this work under special drec-
ton. An attempt was made to ascer-
tain the relation between the amount
of horsepower which each man exert
ed and the fatigue which he incurred.
Long continued experiment furnished
a vast amount of information, but ap-
parently no law. Finally +. w. Tay-
lor, who was conducting the expert
ments. handed the data over to an as
sociate who was apt at mathematical
problems. Very soon he reported that
he had discovered the law-that fa-
tigue varied in proportion to certain
and the period of rest-for example, a
man carrying a nmety-two pound pig
had, in order to avoid fatigue. to he at
rest IS per cent of the time. The dis
covery of this law involved great
amount of data. including certain
physiological facts concerning the
poisonous effects of wasted tissue upon
the blood and difficult mathematic for
mula, including the plotting of curves.
AS a result the pig handlers were di-
rected exactly how to lift and carry
their loads and when TO rest, and the
amount of pig iron handled by each
man every day increased from twelve
and a half tons to fOrty-seven. or
course the men received a great ad-
vance in wages.-Ernest Hamlin Alb
bott i'm Outlook.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24
Good Job Of whitewashino.-In Sen.


ator Joe Bailey Of Texas, Senator Lor-
inner certainly found warm friend
and an eloquent advocate. Bailey's
speech in defence Of Lorimer was full
of fire. For instance, this: 80 help
me, God! will never consent to blast
the character of sucn a man as Will
liam Lorimer except on the testimony
of honest men," And this: THE
hounds of hell, together with rich
newspapers, entered into a conspiracy
to ruin the man." Further picturing
Mr.. Lorimer as a man of stainless pri-
vate character, Mr.. Bailey declared
that he had not even a small vice-he
did not drink, smoke or swear and
lived at the Young Mems Christian as
sociation-while his prosecutors were
"reveling." That is about the thick
est lob of whitewashing that has been
done in congress in quite awhile-in
fact-we do not remember case
where 1t was laid on with more lib-
orally applied brush.-Charlotte Chron-
icle
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24

"IsHALL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU
assistance and procured employment
with total strangers"
But, Mr.. Randall" began the girl.
The father continued:
Il think you are wrong, Mr.. Ran
dali. 1 understand perfectly the spirit
which prompts you to take this stand.
Still, 1 think you are wrong. Won't
you let me explain fully?"
With pleasure, sir
First we know or think We know
the one thing against you. We be-
lieve, while knowing this, that you are
trustworthy. 1 am the president of
the Fourth National bank of Spring
field"
Springfield, Massachusetts," eX-
claimed Valentine excitedly and turn
ing away his face to hide the signs of
the shock the name gave him.
No; Illinois," responded the banker.
A relieved expression came over VAL
entine's face.
Il own 80 per cent of the stock, my
daughter 40," resumed the banker. 1T
is her wish, to which l assent, that
take you into the bank as an en-
ployee."
Valentine could hardly believe that
he was hearing Alright. That bank
er should offer a newly released con-
vict a position in his establishment
was astounding.
But. Mr.. Lane he began protest
ingly. But Mr.. Lane again spoke.
"One moment, please. You will get
a rather small salary to begin with
but as you learn the business-I un-
derstand you are an accountant"
Il was for a time-yes, sir"
That will make your advancement
rapid, presuming, Of course The
banker raised his eyes significantly.
Il understand, sir"
Rose leaned forward eagerly.
And, don't you see, in year OF
two she began, but her father in
terrupted.
And this also l wish you to con-
slider. Mr.. Randall: In this position
your past cannot affect you. l mean
by that, since we know all, only your
future concerns u.s.
You are very generous, but
Rose again addressed Valentine.
Won't you in some way allow US
the chance to repay the kindness you
once did me? want you to come
You accept?"
The other considered for a moment
Finally he made up his mind.
with the deepest thanks" he re-
piled feelingly.
We are leaving now. l shall expect
YOU to report when?" asked the father
within a week"
That is entirely satisfactory"
Rose arose with her father and step
ped close to Valentine. extending d
dainty, gloved hand.
II shall look forward to seeing YOU
she said in low voice.
The ex-prisoner gazed steadily into
her eyes.
II can only thank you" he muir
INJURED.
"Goodby, sir, until next week.
spoke the banker.
Il shall try my best to make yot
glad Of this" responded Valentine, his
manner evidencing the gratefulness
that welled within him as we'll as the
earnestness of his desire to build anew
the life that he had so nearly wrecked
Father and daughter stepped to the
entrance, leaving Jimmy Valentine
standing in the middle of the hote
parlor. Half dazcd by his good for.
tune, he gazed after them.
The banker hesitated moment.
II believe you, sir" turning toward
Valentine. Il believe we shall never
regret what we have done"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24
"Aias Z"
Jimmy
Valentine
ESTABLISHED 1865.
CHAPTER X.

Rose greeted Valentine pleasantly,
the blush in her fresh young cheeks
equaling the pink of the roses in her
hat. She thanked him for awaiting
her return, and she and her father
seated themselves on the sofa, the ex-
convict standing before them.
1t was Mr.. Lane who began to lead
the conversation to a serious point.
Mr.. Randall-my daughter tells me
that is the name you gave her"
That Is my name, sir"
We'll, Mr.. Randall, am not going
to ask questions. l presume no one
wishes to forget the past more than
you. I am going to explain situa-
ton to you and offer you employ
ment."
while 1 thark you I could not ac-
cept any position at your hands or
your daughter" answered Valentine.
1T Is better that I started without
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24
Provision Would Be Made.-It was

at colored camp meeting I'm south
crn town and a colored evangelist
was exhorting his hearers t" flee from
the wrath to come.
Il warn yo'." he thundered' tha'
in the language of the Scriptures
there will be weeping and wailing
and gnashing Of teeth.
At this point an old colored woman
i'm the back of the tent stood up:
"Brother. I have no teeth"
Sister" returned the evangelist
severely. teeth will be provided.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24

ed have you know, sir" snorted
the loud-voiced individual. that I'm a
self-made man" "Oh, very WELL. re-
torted the other calmly. I'll accept
YOUR apology."-Chicago Daily News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-24

r. The unanticipated calamities are
the only ones that ever come.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
County Supt.. Of Schools.
Dodeeville. Wis

After the reading Of the report. Mr.. Van
Malta with StereopJican threw views up
on a screen showing a large number Of
the school houses Of the county and their
conditions. also classes at work in the dif
ferent schools and specimens OF work per-
formed accompanying such exhibit n with
an interesting and entertaining explanation
Of the. pictures that was very much appre-
slated by those present.
The hour for the special OrdeT-consider-
alton of the Good Roads proposition haV-
ing arrived the following resolutions were
presented by Mr.. Whitman:
Whereas. there Is law on the statute hoot,
providing aid from the state for the building IS
roads.
And whereas this law containg several pro
visions requiring action by the county board:
Be il resolved by the County Board u Super
vi~orS Of Iowa County
ii. That com riiittee 81 three be selected oy
the Chairman ts select the system at pros ts
highway, according 10 subsection 81 SECTION
lsI711-S. OF the Laws u Wisconsin and taa-
This committee be and i hereby empowered u
select and adopt for this board such system
after comforting with the chairman u each town
and the com ruittee- OF al Joining counties The
CoauEy Clerk Is hereby directed IN prepare a
map showing such system and Tie copies with
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

- = -
Respectfully submitted.
REUREN ELLSWORTH.
RYAN.
R D. ScagIDg.
Committee
The report on the Committee on
Roads and Bridges on the petition of
the Town Board of Wyoming for fur
Their aid in repairing the free wagon
bridge across the Wisconsin River be-
tween that town and the town of
Spring Green, in Sank county. read:
DopGEyILLE, Wis. Nov 18th. 1911.
To th Honorable Board of Supervisors of Iowa
Gentlemen: Your Committee on Roads and
Bridges. to whom was referred the petition Of
the Town Board Of Wyoming asking for S25ooo
We recommend that the petition be granted I'M
ger the provisions OF chapter IL. laws of 1905.
Respectfully submitted.
REUBEN ELI SwoRTH.
II. RYAN.
r. D. ScHEIpE.
Committee.
Laid over until tomorrow under rules
of the board.
The report of the Committee on
Register of Deeds, Clerk of the Court
and District Attorneys accounts pre-
scented as follows:
To the Board of Supervisors Of Iowa County.
Wis.
Gentlemen: Your committee to whom was re-
ferred the matter of the inspection of the cords.
books. etc.. In the Office of the Register of Deeds.
report as follows:
That we have examined the b~~'.s ~ y cords
in said Office and find that they ~ hc,. Il. .Ie..
and satsfactar Try manner.
Your committee to whom was referred tie
/ port VI the District Attorney do report AS follow
That we have examined the said report and
compared it with the receipts of the treasurer's
office and find it TO be correct.
! Your committee to whom referred the
port of the Clerk of the Circuit Court submit the
| following report:
| That we have carefully examined the several
/ items contained in said report. That said clerk
| exhibited in mortgages certificates of deposit
and bank books showing that there is now in his
/ possession the of nine thousand nine hundred
/ thirty two dollars and twenty cents (S9a32. 20).
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

4 list Of unclaimed orders was read as
follows and On motion 81 Mr.. Horn members
knowing any of the parties we're requested
70 take such orders ana the balance were
ordered 70 be destroyed
To Ike honorable Board Of Supervisors Of Iowa
County. Wisconsin.
frentg-ynen: The following j. list 81 an
claimed bounty orders % hand 10 this Office for
two years Or more, which Is submitted ia &C
cordance with section ". Wisconsin Statute
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

moneys received BY me as District Attorney.
September 9th. 1911, in the State Of Wisconsin
rs Herman Peterson for bastardy. collected OF
= October 9Th. 1871.
Paid 10 Thos. Gibbon. fees. "
Paid TO County Treasurer ...,.--..- II 90
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..... SIS %
j. P. Smoker being first duly sworn upon oath
says that ne is the District Attorney Of Iowa
nlent of all the moneys received by him since his
last report for fines. recognizsnces. forfeitures
penalties and costs and that he has paid the
as above stated. J. z. SMELkER,
District Attorney.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of November. 1911. THos GIBBoN.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
/ On motion of Mr.. Horn the report
was adopted.
The following report of the Commit
tee on Superintendent of Schools ac-
counts read:
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Iowa
County.
Gentlemen: Your committee to whom was re-
ferred the report of the county superintendent
of sch 1os hegs leave TO report as foows
We heard the report read and explained by
Supt. Van Malta We afterwards examined the
report and workings of the office of county SUPER
intendent of schools 1t shows careful conscien-
tious work on the part of the superintendent for
4 the advancement OF Iowa county SCHOOLS
We recommend the adoption and commend the
superintendent for the faithfulness and efficiency
with which he is discharging the duties OF siis
Office
We further recommend the usual appropriations
be made follows: 500 for common school dl-
ploTnas and examinations; $50 for school board
convention; $50 for continuance of merit system
OF attendance and furthermore we recommend
the appropriation of 500 for the purpose of con-
structing map of Iowa county showing all the
school districts and completing the records OF
Iowa county township Libraries. attendance OF
school children in the various schools, and any
other clerical work that must be done in compli-
ance with our school laws more than can be done
by county superintendent of schools during
the coming year.
Respectfully submitted.
4 A. p. KETTERER,
TEDDY RYAN.
On motion of Mr. Taylor the consid-
GRAFTON of the report was made special
order for 9:30 a. m. tomorrow.
The report of the Committee on
: Roads and Bridges, on the petitions
filed for aid in bridge construction read,
and laid over for consideration until
tomorrow, under the rules of the board.
DoDGEvILLE, Wis. Nov. 16 1911.
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Iowa
County.
Your Committee on Roads and Bridges to whom
was referred the petition of the raj towns OF
Iowa county, beg leave to report as follows on the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30


Dated November 18th. 1911
The following report of the County Clerk
of the expenses Of the county for the past
year was presented and referred to the COM
mttee on Finance and Taxation.
Report Of Expenses OF Iowa County for the
Year 1910-I9lI:
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors Of Iowa
County. Wisconsin.
Gentlemen: herewith submit for your CON
sideration the following report of the expenses
Of Iowa County for the fiscal year ending Oct
-. l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

Respectfully submitted.
K. r. GRIBBLE.
County Clerk
The County Clerk report of the receipts
and disbursements as such officer was read
as follows and referred to the committee on
County Clerks Accounts:
Report of the County Clerk of Receipts and
Disbursements
TO the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Iowa
County. Wisconsin.
CONFERENCE.-THE undersigned County
Clerk of Iowa County. Wis. would respectfully
submit the following report of the receipts and
disbursements Of his office from the first day OF
January, 191l TO the thirty-first day of October
lGi1, both davs included.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

application fsx Cou5 ty aid bridges and we find
thea folk. - amounts dueo the different towns
AM recommend the County Board allow the
am1Runts due the different towns and order TAX
ievlsed upon the taxable property of Iowa county.
cities and villages excepted. that maintain their
I
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

State of Wisconsin
S..
Iowa County
X. +. Gribble being duly sworn on oath. says
that the foregoing account by him rendered as
County Clerk of said county is just true and
correct account of all moneys received and paid
ont during the time aforementioned.
K. f. GRIBBLE.
Subscribed and sworn 30 before me this 18th
day of November. l9l1.
X. f. GRIBBLE,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The following report OF the County Treas
urer was read and referred to the Com
mittee on Treasures S Accounts:
To the Honorable Board of Iowa County.
Gentlemen: herewith submit a report of the re-
ceipts disbursements and transactions Of my office
as County Treasurer from January 1St, 1911 10
October 3lst 1911
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

your last session / make the following report Of
moneys received BY as District Attorney.
September 9th 1911, in the State Of Wisconsin
rs Herman Peterson for bastardy. collected OF
his bondsnen. :. SSa,o0.
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