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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Silver, Copper. Lead, and Zinc.

>'II~'f
Silver. Copper, Lead, and Zinc IN
Central States in 1910 by b. s. Butler
and J. p. Dunlop of the United States
Geological Survey, has just been print
cd az an advance chapter from Mineral
Resources of the United States for that
year The total value Of this metal
production was $82 $3.50, S34, which was
a slight decrease from the figures for
1909.
The report embraces the great inte'
rior valley province of the United States,
which extends from the Appalachian
system to the Rocky Mountain front,
excluding the Black Hills. The metals
are reported on by counties in all the
States, with comparisons between the
production In 1909 and 1910 and brief
description of the operation of most Of
the mines. A copy of this report can
be obtained on application to the
Director. United States Geological Sur
vey, Washington. ID. &.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Highland pustoftiee Safe Is

Some time during the early hours of
Thursday morning safe blowers blew
open the Highland postofiice safe dam
aging the safe beyond repair and secured
about $S4 90 in cash and between $3.50
and $3.50 in stamps, Also $l5 OF tele'
phone money.
AT the hour of going to press, 9'oclocl.
an invoice of stamps has not been
taken, thus the estimate of stamps
stolen is in the rough,
The work is clearly that of profession.
ais rs with nitro glycerine was the
explosive used.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
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 Foiey's Honey
and Tar Compound as sure cure for coughs
and colds. 1t cured my daughter of 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, 1911-11-30
Domestic Economy.

Aerican Medicine says that the
supy of housewives is falling off
andoung men delay marriage be-
eau of the decreasing purchasing
pow of the dollar. Nevertheless,
We ow lot of fellows who never
kne'what the purchasing poTer OF
aaF was until they married.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Good Farm for Sale,

l offer for sale my farm situated in
the town of Kendall, Bin miles south of
Mineral Point, It 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, 1911-11-30
Home for Sale.

House and five lots, in south part of
the city. House contains four rooms. There is
a good spring on the place; good barn and
chicken house. Property viii 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, 1911-11-30

J, z. Parke, 2021 No. 10th St.. Fl.
Smith, Ark, says that he had taken m&ny kinds
Of kidney rnepdC inc, but did not get better until
be took Poley's Kidney Pills. No matter how
long you have had kidney trouble, you will find
quick and permanent benefit by the use Of
Foley Kidney Pills Start taking them now.
For sale by all druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
THE YOS COMPANION
BIZ. MASS. y
New Subseriptieeived at This Office.
lnforrrn Wanted.
Mineral WISCONSIN. Oct "a. /,

Mineral wisconsin, Oct. -, 1911.
Information regarding the where
abouts of Richornelious, formerly Of
Mineral Point, Vim.
Mrs. Jennifer Perry, of Mineral Point,
Wisconsin, who ct. q. 1910, willed TO her
brother Richard ous some property pro-
yiding he can h inside Of three years
after her decease
Richard Cornell Mineral Point about 30
years ago, and hseen heard from since
He can get possf the property by re-
porting TO the uned executors.
Any person knot his whereabouts II
living, or positivts death, will confer a
favor by leaving
DAVID BRowSD ] 3. REYN oLDs,
rvs Executolral Point, Wisconsin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Grant County Land Advancing
In Price

Platteville News: The failure of
crops the past two years in the Dakotas
and other western states has had big
influence in boosting the price of land
in Grant county were total Failure is
never known. The raise in price is
very noticible within the past few
months and the early spring will no
doubt see further advances.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Baked at Cold Steel.

Il wouldn't let doctor cut my foot
of Z" said H. d. Ely, Bantam, Ohio, although
horrible ulcer had been the plague Of my life
for four years Instead used Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. and my foot was completely cured. y
Heals Burns Boils, Sores, Bruises, Eczema,
Pimples. Corns. Surest Pile cure. &c at
Prideaux e. Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Coughing at Nipht.

Means loss of sleep, which is bad for
everyone. Foleys Honey and Tar Compound
stops the cough at once, relieves the tickling
and dryness in the throat and heals the in
famed membranes, Prevents cold develop
ing INTO bronchitis or pneumonia. Keep always
in the house. Refuse substitutes For sale by
all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Home for Sale.

The Scherer property in the south
part of 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
DaInocrat office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Black River Fails Sufferers.

Republican Journal: The entertain
ment given by the ladies of the Eastern
Star of Darlington for the benefit of the
Black River Falls sufferers on Friday
evening Of last week Melted nearly
twenty dollars, and in time like this
every little helps.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
4 Mail Carriers Load

back and kidney trouble, Fred Duehren, Mail
Carrier at Atchison, kas,, says; | have been
bothered with kidney and bladder trouble and
had severe pain across my hack Whenever
carried heavy load of mail my kidney trouble
Increased Some time ago, started taking
Foley's Kidney Pm, aud since taking thom
have gotten entirely rid of all my kidney
trouble and am sound now M ever, For sale by
all iruugists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
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 DIR. Kings New Life pills and
end it, It's the only safe way. Best for bilious
ness, headache, dyspepsia, clIills and debility,
&c at Prideaux Il Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Celebrated Goth Birthday.

Platteville News: Grandma Sphinx
celebrated her goth birthday anniversary
Saturday, Nov. Is. A few friends
gathered at her home and enjoyed a
pleasant time. Mrs. Sphinx was mar
ried in Germany and came to America
in 1874 They settled at Big Patch,
where they resided until the family
moved to Platteville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Desirable Residence Property
for Sale,

The homestead of Mrs. H. Ivey.
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, good barn and wood
house, all in first class condition.
For further particulars inquire at
Iveys Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
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 a most suitable
remedy for aiding and strengthening their
weakened digestion and for regulating the
bowels For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Land for Sale.

Eighty acres of land situated in the
town of Mineral Point, three miles
north of city. Good house on place;
also outbuildings. inquire Of John
Weidenfeller, on the premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Truisn Repeated.

mo man is truly great" says
philosopher unless he is able to con
vince his neighbors that he ia That
may be true. Anyway. mans neigh
bors are the last To discover that he is
great
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
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, 1911-11-30
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, 1911-11-30
Stricken with Paralysis.

Darlington Democrat, Nov. 90;
Captain Bruce was stricken Monday
morning with paralysis, and lies in a
critical condition at his home in Oar
lington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

The proper rotation for barley In
the northern country is-barIey fol-
lowing corn. peas. potatoes or root
crops. Barley is one OF the best
nurse crops TO use where the desire IL
to seed down the cloyers or mixed
grasses.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Chamberlain's Liniment.

For pains in the side or chest dampen
piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Lniment
and bind it over the seat of pain, There is
nothing better, For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Confidence In Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

There is little danger from cold or
from an attack of the grip ekvppt whcn followed
by pneumonia, and this never happens when
Chamberlains Cough Retne'y is used. This
remedy has won its great reputation and exN
tensiye sale by its remarkable cures OF colds
and grip and can be relied upon VITA implicit
confidence, For sale by all dealof~.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Backache. Headache, Nervousness

and rheumatism, both in men and women,
mean kidney trouble. Do not allow it to pro
gress beyond the reach of medicine but stop il
promptly with Foleys Kidney Pills. They
regulate the action Of the urina, organs Tonic
in action, quick in results. For sale by all
drrgOjSts
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
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, 1911-11-30
Remedy for Whooping Cough.

Il do not believe there is any other
medicine so good for whooping cough as Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. Francis
Turpin, Junction City, Oregon This remedy
is also unsurps ssed for colds and Group. For
sale by all de slers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Miss Henrietta q. Hanseom.

graduate of Wisconsin College of Music
is prepared to give lessons on the piano
and in Kindergarten music. For terms
inquire at her home. Phone IS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
A Fine Lot of Hogs.

The Belmont Success; Kearns Bros.
marketed hogs here Tuesday that
averaged 4S9 lbs. The best bunch re
ported this fall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

For coughing, dryness and tickling In
the throat, hoarseness and all coughs and colds,
take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Con-
tains no opiatesA For sale by all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
Notices to- TrepasserS.

All persons are hereby notified not to
hunt or otherwise trespass on lands be-
longing to the undersigned.
w. 81 j. HoARE.
Dated Oct. IL, 1911.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30
FarmerA' Institutes

will be held in Iowa County as follows:
Cobb, Feb. 90 and 90.
Avoca, March and 9.
At Avoca. Cooking Schools will be
conducted by Miss Nettie Maxwell.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-30

CLASSIFIED or ADVERTISEMENTS in the
- Democrat br1nable returns Ps'ce
ave cents per line
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
The kauri Gum Diggings.

Kauri gum. found underground In
New Zealand and dug to the amount
of a million and half yearly, Is used
chiefly for furniture polishes and var
nishes, and most of it is exported to
America The industry of digging It
is unlike any other In the world. A
kauri forest Is a beautiful sight. but
kauri gum country is treeless. barren
and desolate. even and swampy very
often. with singulariy heavy, cloggy
soil, out Of which the gum formed on
kauri pines of ancient and long van
ished forests is dug or speared There
are whole stretches Of this treeless
kauri country with nothing but lit
tie s rub and fern growing on it. Some
Of the gum diggers-about 5000 In all
ARE Maoris. pleasant. friendly ma
lives; some are British. and a certain
number are Dalmations.-Argon
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
A Russian Railroad.

Nicholas l. of Russia had quite an
original way of transacting business.
He sent one day for his engineers and
gave them eight days to bring him the
route of a railroad to connect st. Pc
tersburg with Moscow. AT the end OF
the allotted time the plan was pre-
pared
what" said he. looking at ii, what
is all this-these twists and turns, this
serpentine track? You must have
misunderstood me-
''Sire," said the spokesman, 1--WE
have drafted the shortest route which
would embrace on the line the leading
towns and villages"
"Give me the pencil and rule he
said, and he struck a bee line from one
city to another. "Here-you under
stand me?'
But, sire. you leave the large towns
entirely out of sightw
THAT is their affair. Let them come
within sight"
And so the road was made as
straight as an l.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
Ericassee of Fowl

Take fowl as plump and tender as
you can get. clean it thoroughly and
wash inside and out. Then cut ap
taking pains TO disjoint il properly; put
into a kettle and nearly cover with
cold water. Rub first with salt. pep
per and little sage. Bring TO boil
then set back. closely covered. where
1t will JUST simmer until it is done
When very tender remove the chick
en- from the broth. keeping hot Skim
off all the fat from the liquor aud set it
where ii will boil up well. Season
more. if needed, and add one pint of
cream, if possible or rich milk Let
come to a boil. then draw TO back of
the stove and stir in quickly the well
beaten yolk of an egg and a tablespoon
of chopped parsley Have the chicken
arranged upon platter. leaving hol-
low in the center. Take hot cream of
tartar biscuits. split and lay in the hol-
low upon the platter and then pour
the cream and egg gravy over chicken
and biscuits and serve at once.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
What he.Heard.

John Is his name. and be lives IN
Newburg. Further personal details
are not necessary. Now, John has a
wife who Is not As charitable as she
might be. and she has a woman friend
who has domestic troubles of her own
and therefore can and does sympathizs
with Johns wife Just what time it
was when John came i'm the othe,
morning deponent knoweth not. bur
certainly it was no sort of time for a
married man TO be getting home. and
his wife told him So though he knew
1t perfectly we'll without being told.
Next morning after John had gone To
his office his wife called up the other
woman on the telephone and told
about John The other woman was all
sympathy. and what the TWO had To-
say about the kind of husband John
was was more than plenty. I'm the
thick of it friend of Johns got on the
wire-not Intentionally. of course. for
he thought john was model. but he
got there. and it sounded good enough
TO him TO stay and listen. But not
Tor long. Presently he coughed. and
there was sudden silence.
Who's that?" inquired Johns wife.
It's JOHN responded the friend
and hung MP the receiver-New York
Press.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
Potato chowder.

Cut slice of salt pork In dice and
fry, until brown, adding small onion
sliced very thin. Don't let the onion
brown, but put ii in after the pork
has started to cook. Have ready one
or two medium sized potatoes sliced
very thin and about a quart of hot
water. Without removing fat scraps
or onion put water and potatoes In the
blazer and boil until potatoes are soft
enough to mash with a fork Mash a
part Of them, which slightly thickens
the chowder. Add cup of rich milk.
season to taste and serve with biscuit
1t may also be made with cold mashed
potatoes, cold boiled potatoes and
cold boiled onion. and if desired add
q lamp OF butter and omit the pork.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
Cusck

With the exception of a heavy
snowfall Sunday and Sunday night
the weather has continued fine,
with every indication of an early
sprirg.
w. II Dingman and family re-
turned Wednesday from Maiden,
where they have been spending the
winter with their son. Mr.. Ding
man has homestead northwest OF
Cusick.
An error occurred in last. weeks
writings. A son was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Bond and not Mr.. and
Mrs. Bird.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
ThouahtfuI Girl.

The young man was calling on the
girl. He didn't know her very well,
but she looked good to him. He want
ed to call again the next night. but
hardly had the nerve to ask permission
to do so.
I'D like to come up again." he said
when he Was ready to go home. How
about next week some time!"
A look Of disappointment came over
her face. Next week." she said.
why. isn't that-er-well, I'll tell you
what to do; You come up tomorrow
night and Wen decide which night
next week you may call Detroit
Times
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
CORRESPONDENCE
metaline Falls

Ladies of the Congregational
church met with Mrs. Hiett We'd
nesday and organized an aid So
ciety.
Frenchy, an old timer, went vio-
lently insane last week. and was
taken to Spokane by Deputy Sheriff
Murray.
Mr.. Smallwood has leased the
Costello building and will open a
restaurant. Mr.. Costello will run
the bakery, but will close out his
groceries.
A hard times dance was held in
the hotel Saturday evening.
Mr.. Matthews, of Seattle, held
services here Sunday. He was
here in the interest of the Sunday
school work.
The Commercial Club has pur-
chased two hose carts and 1000
feet of hose. With this they are
given the use of a chemical engine
for IL months, with the privilege
OF purchasing or returning it at the
end of that time.
Mr.. and Mrs Anderson. of Blue
slide, spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. McCready.
Officials of the Inland Portland
Cement Co. and representatives of
the /. & w. N. arrived on a spe-
cial Thursday to inspect the power
plant. which is practically COM
pleted.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16

NJ. A. Burroughs made a trip to
Athol. Idaho, Wednesday on bust
ness.
DIR. Ashley was called to Lenora
Wednesday on a professional trip.
ST. Valentines day was duly re-
membered in Cusick, judging by
the quantity of valentines every
body received.
Mrs. C. Warren, of Calispel. was
shopping in Cusick Wednesday.
The Phelps Lumber Co. now have
about 1900, 900 feet of logs in the
boom at this place and 100000
more banked on the Calispei river.
There are three cars of machin-
cry on the ground for the new mill
Among the rest is a large band, one
of the largest made by the McDon-
ough Manufacturing Co.. of Eau
Clare, Wis. The mill is also in
stalling an up-to-date pumping
plant for fire protection. The sys-
tenn will be as up-to-date as mod
ern appliances can make it.
The entertainment and supper
given by the Girls Glee Club last
Wednesday evening was quite a
success. They cleared $15 and pre-
scented it to the Ladies' Social Cir
Gle, to be applied on the church
debt. 1t was a good cause for which
they worked and was certainly ap-
preciated. 1t is the same girls who
have ganized a Christian En-
deaEor. and We should all encour-
age them in their efforts to do a
good work.
Last Friday some of the larger
pupils of the Usk school came down
and had a spelling match With the
pupils of Cusick. A very enjoyable
time was had. The laurels were
carried off by Miss Maud Ames and
Ray Milan of Cusick, Ray Milan
standing up the longest.
J. P. Wike of Spokane was in
town this week, Mr.. Wike is repre-
senting the Whitehead & Hoag
Novelty Co.
Miss Vesta Simmons who has
been stopping with Mrs. Rosen-
burg for some time returned to her
home at Athol. Idaho Wednesday
She was called home by the illness
OF her mother.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
New ENGLAND Clam cho,d.r.

Fry some salt pork. cut into small
pieces Cut UP five small onions and
fry with the pork about ten minutes
Cut up eight common sized potatoes
and boil with the rest fifteen minutes
Put the soft parts in. boil not more
than ten minutes. then add the hard
parts and crackers and boil five min
utes. Put In one-half cup Of milk.
Sprinkle in pepper to taste at inter
vais Let the kettle stand on the back
of the stove for ten minutes 10 season
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
Kidney Bean suceotash.

Take the amount of kidney beans
desired and soak overnight In the
morning place on stove and add fat
salt pork. cut into rather small pieces.
TO taste Salt. Let simmer until beans
are soft Do not have too much water
and do not let boil very hard When
done 1T will be rather thick. not much
water 1t is important 10 cook slowly
Just before serving add one can corn
ard beat it through Serve hot. Sue
cotash is also made from lima beans
with corn added
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
Look About You

1t Is wonderful how much one can
learn by cultivating the habit of OBJ
servation. As you walk in the street
or ride In the car you pick up a sur
prising amount of information. Our
fellow beings are intensely interesting.
and they are constantly teaching us
something or other. Do not let your
knowledge stagnate. Put 1t to some
practical pss
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
Theater this week.

spices. Stir Welt Add the -four. into
which the soda has been sifted. and
lastly the fruit. well dredged with
-four Bake i'm a rather slow oven
indefinitely.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
sesk.teak With Dressing.

Broil steak and season on platter
as usual. Make a dressing OF bre I'd
crumbs with plenty Of onion In il as
for a stuffed FOWL Shape into little
cakes. using an egg 10 help bind mix
ture, aud brown in butter In a frying
pan. Place these on the surface Of the
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-16
Black Fruit Cake

Take three eggs and two cupfuls Of
sugar. one cupful of butter, milk and
molasses, one teaspoonfu of soda,
cloves. cinnamon. nutmeg, one pound
OF raisins. currants and citron and five
cupfuls OF flour. Cream the butter
and sugar. Add the web beaten eggs
and the molasses and small portion
q the dour then add the milk and