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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-08-13
Nor1cE OF DEMONSTRATIONS

State of Nevada, County of Hum
boldt-ss.
Notice is hereby given that the time
for the registration Of the names of
the qualified electors in Winnemucca
precinct of Union township prior to
the primary election to be held on the
third day Of September, A. d. 1912, for
the County Of Humboldt, State OF Ne
vada, will expire at xis O'Clock p. M,
on the seventeenth day of August, A.
d. 1912.
j. T. DUNN
Registry Agent.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-08-13
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

State Of Nevada, County Of Hum
boldt-ss.
Notice is hereby given that the time
for the registration Of the names OF
the qualified electors in West Whine
mucca precinct of Union township
prior to the primary election 20 be held
on the third day Of September, A. y.
1912, for the County Of Hun boldt,
State Of Nevada, will expire at SIX
o'clock p. m, on the seventeenth day
of August, A. D. 1912.
J. T. DUNN,
Registry Agent.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-08-13
$4,000 Death Benefit

$500 Weekly Benefit for Accident
or Sickness; $1,000 for loss Of limb or
eyesight; 900 for emergency relief
benefit. Cost is $500 per year-no
other dues or assessments. MEN and
WOMEN between ages Of 16 and IS
are accepted. Reliable company, with
$780, 900 state deposit for protection
of policy -holders and to guarantee the
payment of claims. Write for further
information, giving your age, sex and
occupation. Address Dept. AL, Ameri-
can Registry Company, Eric, Pa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
LEAD AND ZINC
IN WISCONSIN
Figures of u :. Geological Sur.
vey Shows Increase in Zine
and Decrease in Lead in
1911

The value Of the mine output of lead
and zinc in Wisconsin for the calendar
year 1911, according to j. z. Dunlop, of
the United States Geological Survey, was
S,5S2 006. The value of the production
in 1910 was RI, 1888, 400, so that the in
crease was $303. 546
The lead concentrates sold declined
from 5,60S tons in 1910 to 1850 tons in
1911, The sphalerite concentrates sold
increased from SO, 232 tons to 81, 963 tons
and the zinc carbonate concentrates de-
clined from $500 tons to &, 035 tons.
The metal content of the lead concen-
trates was ,060 tons less than in 1910.
The recoverable zinc content of the
sphalerite and carbonate of zinc concen-
trates increased ASH tons over that of
1910 and the value was $3.50, 100 greater.
Benton, the largest producing district,
had an increased output of both lead and
zinc concentrates. The value of the out =
put from the Hazel Green distict doubled
that of 1910 and placed that district
ahead of Platteville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
Notice of Special Election

Pursuant to IA resolution of the com
mon council Of the city of Mineral
Point, adopted on the 9TH day Of May,
A. ID. 1922
Notice is hereby given to the electors
of the city Of Mineral Point, in Iowa
county, Wisconsin, that a special cleo
ton will be held at said city for the
several wards and election precincts, as
follows:
The election for all the wards will be
held at the Fire Department Building
on High street in the city Of Mineral
Point, which said building has been
designated rs the place of holding such
election, pursuant to chapter 1925 of the
laws Of 1911.
Said election will be held on the Bird
day of June, A. d. 1912, for the pur-
pose Of authorizing the mayor and city
clerk of said city Of Mineral Pom to
make application to the commissioners
of public lands Of the state Of Wiscon-
sin for loan from the trust funds Of
Forty Thousand Dollars for the pur-
pose Of erecting n new City Hall.
Said loan to be repaid to the state
within twenty years in annual install
ments and to bear interest at the rate
Of 81 per cent per annum, payable an
nnally as provided by law.
The polls of the election will be
opened at o'clock in the forenoon ANA
closed ut s 80 O'Clock in the afternoon
The ballots ut said special election shall
have written or printed thereon the
words For the Loan" or Against the
Loan"
Dated, May 8. 1912.
w. II. BoHAN, City Clerk,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
Drowned at Sioux Falls.

Pick and Cad: Early Sunday after
noon May -, while out boating with
three of his companions, ut Sious Falls,
). OAK, John Meehan of Shullsburg
was drowned together with three
companions.
He was u member of the Shullsburg
High School and left school to accept a
position ut Gratiot's Drng Store. where
he was employed up to the time of his
going west. He had secured vacation
to begin June 4, ut which time he con
templated visit to his mother and
sisters in Shullsburg and to attend the
commencement exercises of the high
school, his sister being member of
the graduating class,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
MUSICAL ELEPHANTS
Elephants Play Horns and Do
Other Funny Stunts.

Yankee Robinson's Musical Elephants.
which have been playing the big
vaudeville houses during the past win
ter, are making tremendous hit. The
elephants are of more than ordinary
size, in fact, the largest performing
elephants in the country, and they go
through their daily rountine amazingly.
In addition to the herd which the
circus carries, it has on exhibition the
greatest beast that ever walked the
face of the earth-Kongo, mighty
elephant from lndia-imported to this
country for n tour of the circus this
season. AT Mineral Point, Wednesday,
June 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
Notice to Contractors.

The Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
will receive bids up to May %, 1912, for
new horse barn to be erected on the
Fair grounds.
Bids will be received for a frame
bnilding, cement building, and a
concrete building. Plans and specif-
cations may be seen at the Office of the
Secretary.
The right to reject any and all bids
Is reserved
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
ShSbOypan Dairy Board

Sheboygan, May IA, 1919; Thirty
four factories offered 3,145 boxes of
cheese on the call board today aud all
sold AS follows; 60 twins at 15tc, Al
cases Young Americas at 12lc, S35 at
15sc. 43 daisies at l6c. Is at l52c. -
double daisies Mt l6c, 800 cases long
horns ut l5Ac, 1887 ut l5Pc, and $50
boxes spare prints at l6c. Market
quite active at quotations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
A Deserved Promotion.

Fennimore, Times, May Is: Frank
Heberlein of Mineral Point recently a
deserved promotion from the Plankin.
ton Packing Co. of Milwaukee, for
whom he has been travelling the past
nine years. by being appointed district
sales manager. Several times of late
Frank has outranked all Of the other
Wisconsin statesmen in volume of bust,
ness done, and making only small
towns too, SO his recognition by the
company is the more noteworthy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
ENTERED INTO REST
Peter Weier
w. II. BoHAN, City Clel

died at his home in the village of Ridge
way, Monday morning, May 10; aged
80 years, 4 months, and 10 days.
He was born in Nuremberg in 1892,
and lived there until 1856. He came
to this country, and settled in the town
of Ridgeway in 1857. He was united
in marriage to Miss Anna Marie Ketter
in 1855, and lived on the farm until II
few years ago, when they moved to
Ridgeway village. His wife died one
year ago.
He leaves to mourn his death three
daughters, and five sons. Their names
are: Mrs. BENZ. Ternes Of Dodge
Vile, Mrs. Weiskircher of Jonesdale,
and Miss Margaret, who lives at home :;
Matthew, Of Mineral Point, Henry,
Peter, Frank and John OF Ridgeway.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
MARCH NVINCIBLE, JR,

This high grade SHIRE HORSE
will be kept for service during the
season of 1919, at the barn of the owner,
on Survey, five miles north of Mineral
Point city. He is good breeder, three
years old, dark bay color with white
marks; weighs 1900 pounds He is
crossed four times, making him fifteen
siXteenths Shire, Terms $40 to insure
$i2 for standing colt.
36w3 PETER WElDEFELLER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
The Perqulsities of Power.

II Is the great advantage OF a
trading nation, that there are very few
in 1t so dull and heavy, who may not
be placed in stations of life which
may give them an opportunity of ma.
king their fortunes. Addison
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
Luck.

Have any serious trouble with
your new automobiles" Not bit
So far haven't hit single man with
out being able to get away before he
got my number cleveland Leader.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
BY Way of Variety.

What will you do when you get too
old for your monologue, Jimfries ?" 81
guess I'll go on the stage with a prize
fight. Courier-JournaI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
The PHILOSOPHER of FoIIv

1.-The proper time to stop kissing
little girls says the Philosopher Of
Folly, lis when they get old enough
so that you both enjoy it."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
Mrs. Laura Murray White Dead.


Republican Journal: Born in Will
low Springs Sept. 2, 1862 died May 10,
1919, IL the life span Of another of our
old school mates.
She was the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Murray, and was married to
James White about twenty seven years
ago. She leaves two sons, |. l., aud ID.
M. White, besides two sisters, Misses
Mamie and Cora. and one brother, f.
Ii station agent at Calam inc The
funeral services were held at the fam
lily home on Wednesday, conducted by
Rev. A. M. Sherman of Platteville, and
interment was made in Union Grove
cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
How to get rid Of flies, by Frank Parke
Stockbride. Worlds Work, Apri

1919, p. 892 .7O3.
The danger of the house fly is made
plain and ways and means of exter
minating them are suggested, The
article tells what has been done along
this line by the Boy Scouts of Kansas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-23
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
April Periodicals That May Be
Taken Out for Reading.

ne HldpdLileS lOi HpIlI IOhtdlu d
number Of unusually interesting arti-
Giles. The following are from the per-
iodicas subscribed for by the Public
Library and may be drawn from the
library for home reading:
LaFolIette's autobiography by Robert
NJ. LaFollette American magazine,
April 1912, p. 70l-13.
The seventh installment of Senator
LaFollette's story of his own life and
struggles. In his article he tells Of his
attitude toward woman suffrage, of his
appointments of women to office and of
his final victory for the direct primary
and taxation bills.
An ounce of correction; pound of cor
ruption by Julian Leavitt. American
magazine, April 1912, p. 1929.
An article on prisons in which Mr..
Leavtt tells in a convincing way how
the prisoners are broken physically and
morally, and how in their own fashion
they revenge themselves upon us. The
comparative tables and illustrations add
to the article.
The child that is Indifferent by Rheta
Childe Door Century, April 1912, p.
92430.
Parents and teachers will find this
of special interest since it deals with
backward children. 1t tells various
reasons why some children are back
ward and what has been done in the
public schools for their welfare. 1t is
plea for parents to do their part in
advancing such children Many sug-
gestions are given.
Famous garden of Kioto by Elizabeth
Ruhamah Scidmore. Century, April
1912, p. 803-l5.
An interesting bit of travel in
Japan, picturing the beautiful gardens
of old Kioto, many of them planned by
artists more than thousand years ago.
Illustrations add to the interest.
Reasons for going to college by Clayton
Sedgwick Cooper. Century, April
1912, p. 1892.
Fourth paper on the American I'M
dergraduate. Deals with the choosing
of a college, the development of the
student, how he learns to think, how
he becomes interested in good reading,
and finally how college training brings
the responsibility and reward of lead
ership.
State universitiesand their influence, by
Edward Alsworth Ross. Century,
April 1919. p. 874S 80.
The third paper on the Middle West,
comparing its people with those of the
East. The University of Wisconsin is
pictured as an example of what the
university can do for the state as well
rs for the people.
The new meaning of the public health,
by Robert w. Bruere. Harper. April
1919 p. 800 90
Mr.. Bruere makes Il plea for human
conservation which he thinks is as
necessary rs conservation of our
material resources. He discusses the
new temper of public health and the
progress made.
Your United States, by Arnold Bennett.
Harper, April 1919 p. 851 81.
The first paper of a popular account
of Arnold Benefits trip to America.
He describes his journey across the
Atlantic and his impressions of New
York City.
How to get rid Of flies, by Frank Parker
Stockbride. Worlds Work, April
1919, p. 892 .703.
The 1unuar nf tha ho,,oa a., !, ,,ol>
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
NEGRO SHOT
Saturday Night But Wound
Not Serious.

Deputy Sheriff Herbert johnson
was called Saturday night to the
house of Docia Munford, outside the
city limits. near Cedar Grove, to ar
rest negro manly the name of
Chrys Pryor. who had shot Will
Wills. also colored.
/ When Mr.. johnson reached the
house named he found that one shot
had entered Wills abdomen on the
right side, coming out on the left,
but he did not think the wound
would prove serious.
Pryor Immediately left after the
shooting and is still at large. Pry.
or's wife. the sheriff says. was the
cause of the shooting.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
STRANGER
FlOundering In the River Res
Cued By W. D. Ennis.

A stranger who was bathing at
Edge|ater Park Sunday afternoon
got INTO a boat on the river and fell
out and although he had on bath
Ing suit. appeared to be drowning.
After sinking twice he was pulled
out by Mr.. w d Ennis, who swan
10 MN. After reaching the bank.
mis- tlrst act was to ask for a cigar
cite. Opinions differ as to whether
ne was In danger or doing stunt. -
"A large crowd was present.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
FROM REV. E. B. LANDS

CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGR.F
and United States have about equal
numbers, but the Canadians, were
we'll supplied with large husky lac 8
and won. Imagine-my surprise to
find my name on the bulletin as
Judge" in the sports, Everyone
enjoyed the afternoon-but ID was
left to the last to have the MARA
thon Race" the honors going to q
fine young athlete from Ireland.
In the evening was programs con
sisting Of national hymns. reGita-
tons. brief addresses or stories and
the national holiday became the most
enthusiastic International meeting I
ever attended. closing with a chorus
of GOD save che king" and Amer
lea.
We have been blessed with beau
tiful sea and the old ocean seems to
be as large now as ever. We are
hoping TO see land about Sunday
night. Some passengers have had
taste of seasickness. but that is a
subject I'll wait till I get home to
tell about.
F. B. Lands.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23

Prize fight moving pictures Fri.
day became thing of the past in the
United States when the House passed
a Senate bill prohibiting the trans
portation of such moving picture
films between the various States and
territories or from foreign couu-
tries. Heavy hnes for violation of
the proposed law are fixed By the
bill.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
IN THE oLD-FAsHToNED WAY
Domestic Woman Gives. Young House
keeper Valuable Points on Max
ing Soda Biscuit.

The. old-fashioned domestic WON
an was. telling the young housekeep-
er how to make soda biscuit, accord
ing to the New York Evening Sun.
SfYou taEe,'' said she, asome milk
or sour cream"
Elbow much ?"
GAS mneh as You cam spare" said
The old-fashioned domestic woman.
1Then You sift your -four with your
baking pewder-if' you use it,
'How much Raury' asked the
young housekeeper:.
"That depends, Of course, on the
amount of milk and the number of
people you are baking for" said the
old-fashioned domestic woman.
"Then you make a dough that is, stiff
enough"
'sHow stiff is that?"
"Well, that you have to Learn by
experience.
Stub in the butter just before You
add the milk, and while you mustn't
scrimp the butter you must be care
full not to use too much. Then you
either drop the dough With a spoon
or cut it with a biscuit cutter. The
oven must be just hot enough, and
not too hot; and be sure to take the
biscuits ont the moment they are
DONE"
Glow can I>tell when they're
dOneT' asked the young housekeeper.
~Why, they'll look just right when
they're ready" said the old-fashioned
domestic woman.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23

A report that bomb had been adj
dressed to President Taft last Fri
day, said TO have emanated from a
jocular remark made Dy newspaper
reporter in a chess game. later gain.
ed credence sufficientto alarm offic-
ial Washington and the entire coun-
try.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
BRICK BUILDING.
To Take Place OF Iron Clad
Structure On North Virginia.

The. Homestead Investment agen-
cy has purchased of Mrs. L. Yonts
her twc-story iron clad building on
North Virginia street and the com
pany expects at an early dare to re-
place the building with substantial
brick building. The first floor of
the new structure will be made into
three store rooms, and the upper por-
ton will probably be used as q shirt
and overall factory The price paid
for the property was not made pub
lie
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
Baptist Workers.

The Kentucky Baptist Workers.
Assembly will convene in Dawson
Springs July % and will remain in
session for five days. Many promi-
nent Baptists workers from over the
State will be present for the assem-
bly,.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23

A stick of the right sort will help
an invalid In many ways. 1t should
be strong, yet light with stout iron
hook on one end and knob on the
other. This win enable an invalid to
adjust curtains. raise and lower shades
and windows. push her rolling chair or
move screen. and aid herself In q
variety of other ways.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
State OF Ohio. city OF Toledo. !
Lucas COunfX RI

Frank j. 'Cheney makes oath that ~ a,
senior partner Of the firm OF +. j chenev
a. Co, doing business IN the CITY ~ ~,
ledo' County and State Aforesaid. ana
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each ana ev ~
cry case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured
BY the use Of HALLS CATARRH CIR E
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
sworn 20 before me and subscribed IN
A. ID. 1856. ~
(seaD A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cons surfaces Of the system. Send FOR
testimonials free.
r. J. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold BY all Druggists. 75c.
IsAe heu's fAnily Ptlis for csnSlipatlaa.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23

The Somerset Times has sold out
to the Journal and the two papers
will be consolidated and continued
as the JoorHal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23

Vice President Sherman is very
sick with an ailment affecting his d.
gestion.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
Sells Cottage.

W. S. Cheatham has sold his cot
tage on East 18th street. now occu-
pied by john W. Richards. to Mrs.
Willie Weaks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
HOME DONE
Contractors About Ready To
Hand Over Keys.

The Forbes Mfg Co. contractors
OF the Elks Home building. are put
ting the finishingItouches on the
building. which will be turned over
complete by August l. The next
meeting of the Lodge will be held in
the new Home, unless the furniture
is delayed
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23

Andrew Lang. the Scotch poet.
critic and anthropologist. died Sun
day, aged 6S years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
No Kick COMING.

Some say there is sucker born
every minute" Il don't know any
thing about that" responded the emil
nent trust magnate. II cater to ulti-
mate consumers and the birth rate IL
very satisfactory as 10 them
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23

Aviator Kearney flew from Maui
sonville to Providence. is miles. al
the rate Of 70 miles an hour.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
WEAK MAN RECEIPT FREE

ANY man who suffers with nervous debility
loss Of natural power, weak back failing roenoorv
or deficient manhood brought on by excuses. dis.
s.patlon unnatural drains or the follies of youth
may sure nlmset az home with simple prescrip-
envelope, 20 any man who will write for Il. DR..
a; y. Robinson. 37l6 Luck Building. Detroit.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23
Only Two.

Only two names were placed on
the registration books Saturday in
the special registration for the pri
mary election.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-23

Ostendorf, Of Henderson. pitche
a no hit game against Cairo. So :
day.