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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
TOO MANY POOR
BOOKS HURT U. S.
Butler Says SIOv0nIy Reading
Matter Floods Country
IN THE WAY OF EDUCATION.

Annual Report OF President OF Column.
bia University Laments Fact That
Nation Is Flooded With Poor Read.
ing Matter--Asserts That Fewer and
Better Books Are Sadly Needed.
New York Zoo much slovenly
reading matter stands in the way OF
education aud eulightcumcut," says
nr, Nicholas Murray Butler in his
yearly report as president of Column
hia university
I'm no field of human interest" says
pr Butler, speaking OF the harm Of
worthless books. "iS the substitution
of quantity for quality more fraught
with damage aud disorder than in that
of rcadiug, The builders of the con
Stitutjou and the great lawyers Of the
colonial period know but few books.
but the books they know were first
rate books. and they knew them we'll,
''Such Il task us that which Gihhon
set himself over century ago would
be impossible today, even FOR II syudi-
cate Of Gibbons. There are too many
books now to enable another history or
the decline and fall OF the Roman en-
pirc to he composed,
productivity of the highest type Is
checked by the excess Of facilities
This is true both of books and OF phys
ical apparatus, We could get along
we'll with far fcwer books and far less
get more ideas and II higher type of
human being. Tho universities of the
world search rcstlessly for truth but
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
DIR. NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER.

too often they overlook the Indubtable
which lies Mt their feet"
Gifts to Columbia during the year ny
gregatcd $1G05,0 ,035. The university
showed deficit of $G3.S2l for the
year
One striking feature brought out by
the report is what President Butler
calls "the literally stupcndous change
in the relations between the university
and the public which has been brought
about since the reorganization Of 1890
and the prosecution of the policies Of
expansion and new activity then for
muIatcd."
This change Is amply demonstrated
by the fact that the gifts received by
Columbia from 17J4 to 1890, n period
Of 1856 years, did not exceed In value
100000 During the administration
OF President Low $3.50 l90D the sum
Of So, 400, 900 was received by the instl-
tutions that make up Columbia univer-
sity, and during the administration OF
President Butler $2O,300,0OO has been
added by gift from several hundred
different persons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
Examination for Rural Carrier.

The United States civil service com
mission announces an open competitive
examination at Mineral Point and
Dodgeville on Saturday, January 10,
1914, as a result cf which it is expected
to make certifcation to fill vacancy
in the position of rural carrier at
Dodgeville and other vacancies that
as they may occur on rural offices i'll
Iowa county.
Application form and full informa
ton can be secured from the postmas
ter at Mineral Point or Dodgeville OF
from the secretary of the U. S. Civil
service commission, Washington, d. G.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
MINIMUM WAGE IN OREGON.
Not Less Than 1926 Nor Over Fifty
Hours Weekly For Women.

Portland. Ore.-Thc industrial wei
fare commission Of Oregon has adopt
ed a ruling which viii become law
Nov %, fixing minimum wage OF
1925 week for adult women clerks
who are not apprentices defining eight
hours and twenty minutes as the maxi
mum days work and fifty hours as the
p. IN. the latest hour at which any
woman may be employed on any day
OF the year in a mercantile establish
ment
The order automatically eliminates
Saturday night shopping and Christ
mas holiday night shopping In such es-
tablishmeuts
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
MINE RAJ POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
urlrIIInInunmInunnIITInnInlnmIunnmnlnnumn

The fourth Rhetorical program will
be given next Friday afternoon begin
ming ut : clock. Ii is to he Christ
mas program which will be rendered
by the Senior class. The public is cor
daily invited to attend The program
is as follows;
Piano Solo-"Nmas Chimes" Maud Keyes
Recitation-"The Death of Jim"-Florenco
Rink.
Trio-"Oor Sunny Moadaws" Florence En-
gels, Florence Knight, Cocelia Lieder.
'High School Daily News" s"-Stansmore Wv
ian, Lyle Carpenter.
Piano Duct Tho Dance ot tho Frost Spirits"
hy Grace Wnn and Harriet Payntor.
Tho Play "Dave'R Baby"
CuARAcrERs.
Rex Richard Brewer,
Davc--llarvey Huxtatahle.
Dorothy-Floronce Engels,
Bridgct-~Cocelia Licder.
pete-Rslph Ellsworth
Male Quartet--'tit Came Upon Midnight
Clear"-~tieorRe Knight Roman Htaly. Wilton
lluxtabe, Harvey Huxtabe
Senior Xmas Treo.
The Seniors will hold sale of home
made candy Immediately after the pro.
gram so don't forget your nickles and
dimes. WILTON HuXTABLE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
GovERNoR BALDWIN OF CONNECTICUT

GOVERNOR BALDWIN OF CONNECTICUT.
are carefully grOomed. while here the
erection of buildings and systematiZing
of mana agement have hitherto engrOss-
ed attention. German sanitariums make
a feature of y ray machines and a
tiled douche room. neither of which
Connecticut buildings have. To the
douche room patients must 80 every
day for a vigorous hose douching.
DR.. Maher thinks American nurses
are better, quicker and more attentive
to details.
The wards for infants are wonders
in Germany. They are of glass and
tile and are really large incubators.
with elaborate contrvances for regu-
lating temperature and ventilation. All
milk is served pasteurized or steriliz
ed All babies are carefully tested
from birth with tuberculin for evi-
dence of taint of tuberculosis.
America leads Germany in its open
air treatment of patients. and it does
not place limitation upon tho stay of
a patient. In Germany the patient re-
mains no longer than four or six
months. At the end of that time the
improved cases are supposed TO know
how to continue the treatment at home
and the unimproved are sent home as
incapable of receiving further benefit
The patients then remain in care Of
friends until the end. If the incurable
has no home the insurance company
sends him. as a rule. to the general
hospital Of the district.
Germany. however, is ahead in for
est schools and seaside sanitariums for
bone or gandular tuberculosis patients.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
DREAM LOCATES WILL.
Document Lost For Many Years Found
by Dead Mans Sister.

Decatur. Ill.-Miss Helen LOCklin Of
Bement H.. has finally presented ct
her lawyers office here a long lost will.
drawn by her late brother. Frank Lock
lin. She had dreamed of its location
and by finding it saved her home and
truck garden from sale to satisfy a
Judgment she had obtained herself
Frank I.ocklin died in 1910, leaving
three sisters. Helen had long helped
him make q living and expected that
the will would bequeath her the home,
No will could be found A week or two
ago a dream gave her a clew which
led to her recovery Of the document
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18

The Chicago Ladies' Orchestra is so
popular that the members have no time
for vacations" was the opening sen.
tence In the announcement Of the en-
tertanment given at the Congregational
church last Friday evening. This
statement is evidently well founded.
Never before In Mineral Point was u
larger audience drawn together and
never before were they more highly
pleased. The Brotherhood Of the Con
gregational church have certainly SO
cured fine lyceum course.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS
Examination for Iowa County.

In accordance with law, the Wiscon
sin Highway Commission will examine
all candidates for the position of Coun-
ty Highway Commissioner of Iowa
County at the Court House i'll Dodge
Vile, Wisconsin, commencing at 10:3O
a. m, Wednesday, December 3lst. APP
plicants should present themselves at
the above time and place. Particulars
as to examination will be sent ON re-
quest. BY order of the
WISCONSIN HIGHWAY COMMISSION,
MADISON, WISCONSIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: hope you are well and
able b get around and $50 all the boys and girls
this year. hope their will be snow 10 that you
oan come with your reindeer and sled. will
have lunch on the back table and lemDn1ds
tDp | hope you viii have many candle, nuts
and toys for all the boys and girls hops you
ran read my letter, ! should like you % bring
me gold watch If you please. and please
member all the boys and girls. / have a large
.ize house with a nice fiat deck, and big chin
s.y 20 you won have any trouble u get down
Yours truly,
FLORENCE PHILLIPS Route 3.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
CommanderY Officers.

Mineral Point Com. No. 12, X. T..
elected the following officers on Thurs
day, Dec. II, 1913
E. CIV G. Hales.
Gen.-W. H. Correll.
Capt. G.-B. l.. Dun%iddie.
Treas.-Chas. Treweek.
Rec-B. T. Prideaux.
Prel-S. A Parkinson.
S. Wv. p. Bliss.
]. VA. J. Wallace.
Ward.-N. r. Martin.
st. BIT. L. Pagel.
Swd B-j. p Hutchinson.
Guards-Will Grange, F. Zweifel, &. White.
Trustee-W. X. Smith
Sent.-Sam. Terrill.
held on Friday evening, Jan. ., 1914
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
A Sonosco ope.

Since the publication Of the council
proceedings in The Democrat last week
number of readers have inquired as
10 the meaning Of the word sOnoscope.
1t is a little instrument for detecting
leaks in water mains.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
Birthday Party.

IA surprise birthday party was ten
dered to Mr.. Nicholas Stude at his
home last Wednesday evening. About
forty young people took possession of
the home. A delicious supper was
served. Cards furnished the evenings
entertainment. A royal time was had
by all in attendance and many were
the good wishes for happy returns OF
the day
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
Pu bIic Library.

The library is open every Sunday
afternoon from TO ).
NEW BOOKS IN RENT COLLECTION.
Abbott, f. II White linen nurse.
Burnett, Mrs F II. T, Tembarrom.
King, Basil-The way home,
London, Jack The valley Of the
moon.
Wiggin. Kate Douglas - Story Of
Waitstill Baxter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
Arthur q. Doe at saIIiol College.

President G. r. Van Hise has letter
from Arthur Doe, law -, Milwaukee
written enroute for Oxford as a Rhodes
scholar, commenting upon the favora.
BILE impression which the University Of
Wisconsin has made upon all serious
students. Mr.. Doe attributes his elec
ton to Balliol college on the fact that
he was a Wisconsin student.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
THE A. J. DORNAN FARM SOLD
The 500 Acres Brings Fifty-two
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars.

James H. Marks of Fennimore has
purchased from A. j. Dornan & Son
their farm of 500 acres, situated in the
town of Waldwick, and the Dornan
family will become permanent residents
of Mineral Point, and occupy their
beautiful home here. Very many
friends. The Democrat among the mum
ber welcome them to our city
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
Watchman Murdered at Madison.

John Longfeld, watchman at the
warehouse of the American Tobacco
Co., in Madison was murdered early
last Saturday morning by II burglar
whom he found trying TO open the safe.
No one saw the murderer nor did the
victim live to tell the story. A shotgun
was used Lon5iield leaves family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
DAIRY BOARD TRANSACTIONS
Sa:es OF Cheese Thursday Afternoo,
December II 1918.

The offerings on the Dairy Board to-
day were $40 boxes Of cheese aud all
sold as follows:
Twins-S1 boxes sold "a ------ lifC
Daises-l05 boxes sold "a d------. l5c
l30 boxes sold "a lac
This was the last meeting Of the sea
son. The next or annual meeting will
be held at the call of the secretary
some time next May, 1914.
THOMAS hartford. Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
THE RECORD BREAKING HOG
VIM. J. Potterton Sells Some Porker,
Weight $50 Pounds.

w. j. Potterton delivered to n.
GRADER in Mineral Point on Monday a
hog weighing $50 pounds. 1t was a
great specimen Of the Jersey Red breed,
and at ,tc per pound brought a little
over $50. This beats the record under
the pres mt or any other administration,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
American Institutions CO1lpar-
ed With Those In Germany.
NURSES HERE ARE BETTER,
In Many Respects This Country Lea IDS,
While In Others There Is Room For
Great Improvement - Seaside SAM
tariums Beneficial For Bone or
GIandular tuberculosis Patients.

Wallingford. Conn. The state of
Connecticut which has been pridinS
itself on the excellence of its inStitu-
tions for the tight against tuberculosis.
has much to learn from Germany, ac-
cordin% to the report of Or. stephen
j. Maher Of New Haven. chairman Of
the state tuberculosis commission.
DR.. Maher Went to Berlin to attend the
recent conference. and his report to
Governor Baldwin shows in What re
SpectS Connecticut is remisS
First of all he pleads for Il seaside
sanltarium. Germany. Or. Maher says,
leads the world in the number and
variety of its sanitariumS This is large
ly due to the fact that half or more Of
the population is enrolled in sickness
and disability insurance companies;
hence it is advantageous to the organ
izatiOnS tc cure their tuberculosis pa
tionts as soon as possible.
American sanitarium equipment com
parcS favorably with that which Or.
Maher saw abroad. The German Sani-
tariumS are of brick or stone. while in
this state they are entirely of wood.
The grounds about German Institutions
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
Barber Shops to be Closed Christmas
and New Years.

All the barber shops in this city will
be closed all day Christmas and New
Years, but will stay open until 8 0 clock
the evening before these days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18

There Is a caution which may defeat
itself. there are many crises in our
life when safety lies In courage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
Minnral Point. VIE.

Dear Old Santa Claus, | want you ~ bring
me for xmas air gun and a tablet and some
pencils and top and some candy and pocket
knife for "A little year old boy and try to be
good about xmas time and oblige,
Thomas FITzsIMONs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18

Dear Santa Claus; want you 10 bring me
TOR xmas bow and arrow and "A drum and a
knife and "A writing tablet and some pencils /
Use a lot of pencils | am pretty good boy.
From your friend
FRANK FITZsI.ons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
Saves Wear.

Why do you keep such a careless
servant?" "She is the only one that
my clothes wouldn't fit.'-Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
Economy,

With many a man economy begins
at home and ends on the Great White
Way.-Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
SANTA'S LETTERS
Children of Mineral Point State
the YuIetide Desires
MANY VARIOUS REQUESTS
Below Are Printed the Letters TO
Santa Claus, Mailed to this Office
by Many of the Youngsters of this
CikN


by Many of the Youngsters of this
City
A short time ago the editors an
nounced through these columns that
letters would be received here that
were written by the children and in
tended for Santa Claus. We have re-
ceived several such from our little
friends and print them below. If
others intend writing letters they must
be sure and have them in this Office by
Dec 22 or else they cannot be publish
ed
Dear Santa Claus; Bring me a jumpingiack
that has string on 1t and makes a noise and
bring me horn Bring me n flexible flyer, "a
doll. one of my gold fish died and have two
now. l want "A little dolls chair that rocks and
has arms to it. and salt and pepper set.
! have been n good girl Santa Claus do you
make toy yiolinst want that dark haired doll
hat opens and shuts its eyes, toy play honse
made of candy. Santa have you leggins, kid
ones; OF course ! want candy in my stocking
| have been a good girl and prayed for Santa
Claus for a long time. | want Il satchel for my
dolls clothes. Santa Claus you can bring me
anything else you think would be nice dooi
bye dear Santa CLAUS
MARGARET JANE LUpDEN.
Dear Santa Claus: Would you please bring
me large doll with natural curls and a bed the
same size as my doll Also "A box of paints and
a story book with picture of dear old Santa
Claus on it, and pleaae I'll my stocking full of
! candy and nuts and oranges From
ETHEL DAY.
Dear Santa: How your ] am fine and
hope you the same Will you please give n
foot ball, foot ball suit, tool box, fishing pond,
baseball and IA wagon to me. Give me pencil.
tablet, some candy. some nuts, an orange,
some peanuts, some apples and an air gun.
That Is all want this time,
From your friend,
ALVIN VIVIAN,
Dear Santa: How are your Please will you
give me fire fly, baseball wagon, tool box.
box of candy, nuts, peanuts, oranges, apples II
rifle, Indian suit and Il box Of pencils. That is
all | want this time - better close.
From your friend,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-12-18
How About This7

Somehow or other. the people we
don't like seldom die-Manchester
Union
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20
HARPER House PHARMACY
GUARANTEES TO RELIEVE
YOUR RHEUMATISM.

We are pleased 70 inform the resi-
dents OF Rock Island that we now have
In stock "Nurito." a physicians pre-
soription. free from opiates and mar
cotics, and guarantee TO relieve all suf-
ferers from rheumatism. sciatica and
neuritas. or-refund your money. InvSs-
tigate this Offer Call TO see US and let
US explain the merits OF this remedy,
which we are satisfied will Danish all
rheumatic pains, no matter how long
you may have been afflicted.
People 30 crippled with rheumatism
that they could not walk have been alb
solutely freed from pain and the Swol-
len joints brought back 70 their normal
condition.
Don't be skeptical. We can and want
to help you Get a 81 box OF Nurito
and be convinced Harper House phar
macy.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20

officials that actual work of constTuc-
ton on the new Fourth and Seventh
street line will be commenced before
the month is ended. An ordinance
granting right for this extension was
voted by the people at the November
election and the company has been
making preparations to begin work
since then. 1t was planned to post
pcne operations on this line until
work of installing side tracks in East
Moline was completed, but this delay
may not be ordered.
Pool Halls Closed az II p. mat
Tuesday nights session of the Silvis
village board the matter of request
ing pool hall proprietors to close at
IL p. m. sharp was brUugnt before the
beard and the police were instructed
TO see that the ordinance on this mat
ter is enforced to the letter 1t was
reported that some of the pool halls
we're being kept open until nearly 2
o'clock in the morning.
Obituary Record.-William Rafferty,,
aged So, and a veteran of the Civil
war, died at the home OF his son,
Thomas, yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Rafferty, was born in Ohio in 1874 and
came to Knoxville, H., when is years
OF age. He moved to Moline to live
with his son seven years ago.
John W. Mcpherson, former city
clerk of Moline, passed away from
his home in Clinton, III, Monday fore.
noon. Heart trouble was the cause
of death. He was resident Of this
city for several years during the SOS
and was prominent in public affairs
during that time. March l, 1886, he
was appointed city clerk to fill the va.
cency caused by the death of H. n
Taylor. He performed the duties OF
that Office so efficiently that he was
elected for the two following terms
serving until 1889 Decedent VIC
born in Mahomet, Ill, Feb. II, 1874
and vas married there to Miss Laura
Madden. He enlisted in the Civil war
serving in the Twentieth, Forty-f1rst
arc Fifty-third Illinois infantry. In>tht
latter regiment he attained the rank o.
first lieutenant He was mustered ou
-. Of service July p, 1865. His musica
ability attained for him considerable
prominence, both in the army and Il
private life. He was president o
the Musicians union of Clinton 70
MANY years. At the time of his dealt
he was serving as office deputy t,
Sheriff w H. Armstrong and had pre-
viously been police magistrate and pc
lice captain. Ho was a past master o
the Masonic lodge and past command
er of the G. A. r. post in his HON
city Beside the widow, he Leaves tw
daughters, Miss Anna Mcpherson @
Chicago and Mrs. Fred Slick Of Cal
fCrnia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20

CURED Saturday at her home near Can
ton.
Mr.. Stewart from East Moline
moved his family into the Wivlenzien
house Monday.
Mrs. Chris Pullatte entertained Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Schave and DR.. and
Mrs. Eillngsworth at dinner Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Schafer OF Port Byron Wis
tied with Watertown relatives Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. William briggs, Jr., and chill
dren spent Saturday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. briggs, Sr.
Mrs John Mohr OF Hampton was a
business caller here Saturday.
John Wilcoxson is working at tlfe
carpenter trade In Pekin, Iii.
Mrs. Fred Chase has been enter
tanning relatives from Mathersville for
several days past.
Mr. and Mrs Glen Sovey are visiting
relatives in Albany and Camanche,
Iowa, since Saturday.
Mrs. w. Willis is entertaining her
mother, Mrs. Johnson, OF Carbon Cliff
Mrs. John McGilvary and children
Of Davenport visited with Watertown
relatives Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cox and children
attended family dinner at the A B
Cox home in East Moline Sunday. II
was a reunion of several families oil
/ their children.
Miss Grace Marx OF Rapids City Is
/ visiting with the family OF Thomas
Baff this week.
/ Mr.. and Mrs George II. Scott en-
/ tertained few friends at dinner Mon
day. Those present were Mr. am
Mrs. d Y AlIsbrow and James Waters
/ it being the birthday anniversary OF
Mrs AlIsbrow She received man!
/ beautiful presents.