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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
VALUE OF CARD CATALOGUE
System Makes for Efficiency In House
work and Also Is of Great Aid
to Economy.

Few women outside of business and
academic circles realize the conven-
fence of the card catalogue system.
One energetic woman who had
been a very successful secretary,
made an efficient housekeeper and
homemaker because she remembered
In her married life the devices that
had helped her in business. She had
a number of catalogues to Indicate
the state of her household supplies
linen, etc.-but the most interesting
of all was her card catalogue cook
book and menu index. 1t was just
like library catalogue, being COM
posed of a couple of little drawers
in a little cabinet filed with cards
on which were typed recipes. These
cards were grouped under appropriate
heads and made readily accessible
through a number of guide cards
Salads, Meats and Desserts. When
faced with the awful problem What
shall we have to eat today2" she sim
ply ran through her cards for the
meal In question and often found the
recipe for a dish she had quite for
gotten about. For use as cook book.
this arrangement is much more con-
venient than the old book form. The
collection of recipes grows rapidly too.
as it is SO easy to paste on card q
newspaper suggestion or recipe
from household magazine, and slip
the card into its proper place where
it does not get lost, as loose papers
have habit of doing. The catalogue
outfit is quite inexpensive and the
utility of the scheme will certainly
repay the original trouble of making.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Hot Chocolate for TWO.

Melt one ounce of chocolate; add
two rounding teaspoonfuls of sugar
and one-fourth cup of boiling water;
cock and stir until smooth. add the
rest of cup of boiling water and let
boil once, then let simmer two min
utes or longer; add one cup of hot
milk and serve. Hot chocolate would
be a beverage made from chocolate;
cup of breakfast cocoa" would be
made of cocoa, purchased in tins, in
a powdered form.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
WHERE HAPPINESS is FOUND
Great Detective informs MlIkman
With Watery Eyes Where to Find
Condition He Is Seeking.

The fat man, with the mole on his
,sc,nd chin. took the proffered chair
and cared at the great detective visit
fully
You may be surprised when you
barn what it is I ask you to help me
find" he began, but they say you can
ind anything. Is that SOP"
anything" admitted the great de-
tectlve, with a slight smile, except
thu cause Of the high cost of living"
All, then, l did right in coming to
YOU. Oh. sir. in all my life l have
tr9Wn not one moments happiness. 1
want happiness; I will swap my for
time for it, Tell me, where can l find
haDgiDess?"
81 think ! can help you. milkman,"
sid The great detective.
~Nlkman? Why, how did you"
BY your reference to a fortune
r-s- and second, by your watery
eyes" said the great detective sim
Ply
And happiness Where can find
that"
The great detective> hitched his
chair nearer.
IN the dictionary" he said, conf
dsltiauy. There is no charge"
Absenuy, the milkman threw a sofa
cushiCn.-Deuoit Free Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Kent Himself Guessing.

4 negro porter in a barber shop
made a speech one night at his col
cred mems club. It was quite an eff
fort creating a sensation among his
brothers on account of the number
Of big words it contained
His employer heard of it, and the
next day began twitting him when
he saw him absorbed in a dictionary.
What are you doing, Sam?" he
asked Looking up some more big
words for another speech?"
No, sab, be replied. 'Tain't that.
Abs Jest transalatin' the speech All
made las night Harper Weekly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Cookies.

One cupful of butter, two cupfuls OF
sugar, three eggs, half teaspoonful OF
baking powder, one even teaspoonful
of nutmeg, half teaspoonful of cloves
and -four for soft dough. Begin with
two cupfuls and add carefully that you
may not make them too stiff. Cream
butter and sugar, add yolks of eggs,
spice, one cupful of -four with baking
powder, the whipped whites and the
rest of the flour. Roll into sheet a
quarter of an inch thick, cut into
rounds and bake in a good oven.
These cookies ought to be of the soft
variety if you keep them wrapped il
cloth in tin box and will not lei
them dry out.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Broth with Bread oumplinqs.

Soak three thick slices of white
bread in about a pint of broth, squeeze
fairly dry and beat up with fork.
Melt a tablespoonful of butter over
the fire, add the bread; mix well and
season with salt to taste and a little
pepper. When cool stir in two well
beaten eggs, quarter Of a grated nut
meg, and little chopped parsley. Mix
well and mold into small balls. Roll
these lightly in -four, boil them lightly
in broth for two minutes and serve at
once
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
A Tender Heart.

Mrs. de Style-My dear, we have
been invited to hard times recep-
tion-everything to be on an economi-
eel scale.
Husband-That's eminently sensible,
We shall go, of course. Ladies are to
wear simple dresses of their own max
ing, presume?
Mrs. de Style-Yes, we must all
wear cheap things, or pay a fine OF
$50 into the poor fund. Dear me,
how the poor must suffer these days.
My heart goes out to them. l be-
lieve I'll order a Partisan costume
and pay the fine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17

No girl now has large trousseau.
Fashions change too quickly, but what
she has should be of the best as 10
stvIes. materials and workmanship.
There cannot, however, well be too
large a supply OF house linen. Simple
atters hand embroidered is what is
wanted for marking and brides often
,ntribute their needlework to this.
'hree-inch letters appear on towels.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
prcxidentiaI.

A man was being shown over q
trout farm.
~Ah!" he said, thoughtfu'ly, PROV
idence knew what it was doing when
II made fishes voiceless.
"How do you mean?" he was asked.
well, 1 understand that fishes lay
millions of eggs every year What II
tbov cackIed like hens over every egg
they laid?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
A GovernabIe Proxy.

'l0as-i'rom what you told me OF
.O0s motner-in-law l should think
'0u have heard enough from her In
se'S0n without having cared to in
S1ce her 10 talk into your phonograph.
'"H.ns-Oh, you can't imagine the
S,s~SuTe it gives me to start the ma
l~'.e going and then shut it of right
- 'ne midst Of a sentence.-Puck
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Oil Pickles.

One dozen medium-sized cucumbers
sliced thin, and six onions sliced.
Sprinkle one-half cup of salt over
them and let stand four or five hours.
Pour of water and to them add one
half cup of white mustard seed, one
tablespoon of celery seed. one-half cup
Of olive oil and one quart of vinegar.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17

cellent color for the same model, and
with the dark note found in the seal
trimmings a more pleasing combina-
ton would be hard to find. Greens
and reds always look better with dark
furs than with light, while blues and
browns are most apt to combine best
with the light ones.-Lillian Young in
Washington Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
fatal.

81 just dread the opening OF the
hunting season." said Mrs. Squirrel.
ct always results in fatalities in our
family"
Same here" said Mrs. Rabbit. /
lost two little ones last year"
Were they shot?" asked Mrs. SOUR
rel.
NO." replied Mrs. Rabbit. They
saw a city hunter in khaki suit and
they laughed themselves to death.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Rural ADVANTAGES,

'Hsager-I understand that there
- - never been a court case in this
s'snoorhood, The people here must
e peaceable.
- ''uleF Wayback-'Taint that; but
tSs 81 see the squire lives so far away.
=, oy the time we git there we for
- wat We vas quarrelin' about"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Modified Praise.
sermons,

curate-So you ike my sn'
Mrs. Jobson? a. 81. on.
nusband says if e 'ad 'arf your tai
-. "a wouldn't be angling out in TINS
en- little vinage.-London Opinion
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
A Spirit of Rivalry.

"As a matter of hard fact" said Mr..
Cumrox. rather testify, "the value or
this picture depends on the signature
of the old master.
Il must admit it.
.eWell. my signature is just as VaIu
able as his and it doesn't take me any
thing like as long to write check as
y took him to paint picture
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Necessary Noise.

4 poet and a musician wrote a
comic opera. When it was first per-
formed it was noticed that the music
was very loud.
Why did you write such too-strenu-
Gus music?" asked a friend of the
composer.
You wouldn't ask that" the COM
poser replied, If you had read any OF
those lyrics l didn't want the audi
ence to hear them!'-Saturday Eve
ming Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17

Mrs shimmerpate-Here's an oao
IT,. mart of our paper tonight Is
n r in a foreign language
y ssun,mmerpate-That isn't a foreign
,.n~,age The sport writer's are con
lan = slang contest this week
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Touches of Fur.

In the evening touches OF fur are
often introduced on dress. Or en-
broideries of gold or of steel, of dia-
mente, of jet or OF jewels serve as
decoration when other contrast Is
avoided
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
An unweIcome Gift.

Angry Farmer-Is this your oog jest
been kiln all my pigs?
Acouaintance-It is not
Angry Farmer-Then whose dos 10
Acouaintance yer own | CAV
a. 80 ver lest before he killed the
3rst.-London Sketch.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Not Eavorinn the Elorists.

stranger lOut west)-If that man
i'4 Just lynched had been brought
10 trial he would have been found
guilty and hanged, anyhow. wouldn't
be!
Astirc-Yes. stree.
SFanger-Then, why didn't you let
~e law take its course?
Na.iye-Waal, you see, there's two
" Three weddin's comm OF soon.
'4a Wa didn't want to raise the price
c; cur flowers
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Dreamed oysters.

One pint of cream, one pint oysters,
one tablespoon flour. Salt and pepper
to taste. Let cream come to boil, mix
flour with milk and stir into boiling
cream. Let oysters come to a boil in
their own liquor. Skim and turn into
cream. Serve with toast.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Salt In Custard.

When making custard l always add
a little salt. says a New York Press
contributor. This keeps the custard
from drying and caking in the custard
cot and adds to the flavor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Unusually INTELLIGENT.
you saw this horse?" asked coun-
sci for the defendant

sci for the defendant
Yes, sir, +"
What did you do?"
Il opened his mouth in order to as
certain how old he was, and 1 said to
him. said, old fellow, l guess you're
a good horse yet"
At this juncture opposing counsel
leaped to his feet Your honor" he
cried, 81 object to the statement Of
any conversation between the witness
and the horse when the plaintiff was
not present. Our Animals.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Quick Pudding.

Two eggs, beat yolks with one-third
cup sugar, one-half cup molasses, one
half cup -four (scanD. one-half tea
spoon soda and add egg whites beaten
stiff. Bake 80 minutes Serve hot
with hard sauce.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
Boiling Cracked Eaas.

Add a little vinegar to the water
and eggs that are cracked can be
boiled as satisfactory as unchanged
ones.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17
This fashionable neck piece Of white

This fashionable neck piece of white
act shows how wide and spreading
may be the stylish neckwear of the
day, running quite to the shoulders
and to the waist line, folding back in
big revers and standing in the becom-
ing Medici frill-all points of fash
ion in neckwear. Such a neck ar
rangement will give the proper and
stylish finish even to the simplest
blouse, dress or suit.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-17

o.d ielt-Ah, haven't l seen you In
AZ! Ss65ath-school class?
Jimmie Nitsky, Not unless l been
""-aLI in me sleep!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
FROM THE OFFICE OF The
COUNTY Superintendent

The weather is not favOring tine clos
ing day programs but the parents show
their appreciation and interest by max
ing the attendance large.
Ne. II it. of Arena held social en-
tertainment on the 9th inst. There was
good attendance and all took part in
the program. One feature was an old
fashioned spelldown. The proceeds
amounted to $3.50, which will be spent
for a school organ. Miss Geneveve
White is the teacher.
The superintendent received letter
from Miss Alma Nelson of District no. 3
of Dodgeville telling of their visiting
day doings. Miss Nelson was chosen
by the language class to make the re
port Twelve parents and friends were
present and the first part regular school
work was given; then they had Il spell
down with the school against the visit
ors in which the school won the laurels
Refreshments were served and Miss
Ella Walker, teacher, took several pic
lures of the school and visitors. This
is one phase of real live schools work.
Miss Lila Jones of Dist. no. 10 of
Brigham reports very successful Wis
iting day. School exhibits, regular
class work and essays were the features
of the day. An exceptionally good
topic on Relation of the parents to the
school was well written up and read
in the topic told the visitors their
reasons why they should visit the
school.
District no. 8 Linden closed their
school year with II very pleasing pro-
gram. Miss Anna Schaaf is teacher.
The following people have reported
programs and picnics; Miss Ruth Den
son, No. A Ut, Moscow, Miss Selma JUL
son, No. Z, Waldwick, Miss Esther
Grmstad, No. 8 Brigham, and Miss
Grace Metcalf, No. 10 Dodgeville.
The Mineral Point Fair Association
are advertising their premium list for
school children and hope that we may
make the largest and best exhibit ever
seen in southwestern Wisconsin. There
are over 400 children in the corn con
test, IS in the barley and 60 in the al
falfa. This shows what interests the
children on the farm and it should be a
plan that assists in keeping the boys on
the farm. j. A. V.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
MEETING OF SCHOOL BOARD

Mineral Point, Wis, May. 20, 1918.
A special meeting of the school
board was this day held in the fire
building.
Called to order by President Fielder.
Members present: Commissioners
Knight, Morgan, Jacobs, Paynter, HUI
benthal and Meserole.
Miss Josephine Pierce was present
and discussed our deaf and mute school
with the board 1t was moved and
seconded that Miss Pierce be allowed
$52 as per contract Motion carried.
Moved and seconded that her present
position be rendered to Miss Pierce at
$85 per month. Carried
1t was moved and seconded that Miss
Florence Bridge be rendered the posi-
ton of special teacher in upper 5th and
9th and 9Th grades, as per schedule.
On motion board adjourned.
w. H. BoHAN, Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Best Medicine for Colds.

When druggist recommends rem
edy for colds, throat and lung troubles, YOU can
feel sure that he knows what he is talking
about. G. Lower, Druggist of Marion, Ohio,
writes Of Or. Kings New Discovery: II know
nr. Kings New Discovery is the best throat and
lung medicinc | sell, 1t cured my wife of a
severe bronchial cold after all other remedies
failed" 1t viii do the samc for you If you are
suffering with u old or any bronchial, throat or
lung cough. Keep bottle ON hand all the time
for EVERYONE III the family To us,S2 II is home
doctor. Price 5oc and Sl.n0 Guaranteed by
prideauN \ bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
For the Weak and Nervous.

Tired out, weak, nervous men and
women would feel ambitious, energetic full of
life and always have a good appetite, if they
would do the sensible thing for health take
Electric Bitters. Nothing better for the stom-
ach, liver or kidneys. Thousands say they owe
their lives to this wonderful home remedy.
Mrs. o. Rhinevault, of Vcstal Center, N. V,
says Il regard Electric Bittors as one of the
greatest of gifts. can never forget what it
has done for me-" Get u bottle yourself aud
soc wha. II difference it will make in your
health. Only 60c and Sl.00 Recommended 10y
PridcauN \ Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
"FAGGED-OUT" WOMEN
Will Find a Helpful Suggestion
In This Letter.

Overworked, rundown, tagged
out" women who feel as though they
could hardly drag about should profit
by Miss Richters experience, She
says Last winter was completely
run down and felt tagged out all tho
time, was nervous and had indgcs-
ton.
"One of my friends advised mo TO
take Vinol, and it has done me great
good. The tired, worn-out feeling is
all gone, and | am strong. vigorous
and well. The stomach trouble soon
disappeared and now | eat heartily
and have perfect digestion. wish
every tired, weak, nervous woman
could have Vinol, for never spent
any money in my life that did me so
much good as that | spent for Vinol.
Marie Richter, Detroit Mich
Thousands Of women and men
who were formerly weak and siCklN
owe their present rugged health tC
the wonderful strength-creating effects
of Vinol. We guarantee Vinol to builC
you up and make You strong. l
it does not, we give back your money
pridpaux & Bliss T,ruuniStS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS CATERER.

Mrs. Henry Weise and daughter
Retta were over Sunday visitors at
Columbus, Wis, with Miss Marguerite
Weise.
Mrs. l.. Carpenter and two children
spent Saturday and Sunday in Gratiot
Mrs. Amelia Spratler left Saturday to
visit In GAINESVILLE and Evansville.
Miss Marie Thomm went to Monroe
Saturday to spend few days ut her
home.
Mrs. John Hardcastle returned to
Platteville Saturday.
Mrs. w. j. Morgan and son Clement
have been enjoying weeks visit in
Milwaukee. Chicago and st. Francis.
Mrs. James Brewer returned last
week from Chicago, where she had
been to attend the funeral of her eldest
sister.
Mrs Charles w. Mcllhon is home
from Chicago, where she has been
spending the winter.
Miss Blanche Suthers returned to
Dubuque Friday She had been spend
ing few days at her home.
Miss Estella Lieder has returned from
Chicago and Milwaukee.
Mrs. BENZ Tonkin and daughters
Effie and Hazel spent Sunday ut the
Charles Carroll home in Linden.
Mrs. Frank Bliss spent Thursday
with Darlington friends.
Miss 9. Beaumont and Mrs, Harrison
of LIE Mars, Iowa, have been spending
several days in Platteville and Jenkins.
Vile.
Adolph Prdeaux was a business
caller in Darlington Thursday,
Frank Kiley, Earl Griiliths and Glen
Pascoe were over from Dodgeville last
Wednesday evening to attend the dance.
Dr. and Mrs. George Shielding are
visiting Racine relatives
William Bennett of Laporte, Indiana
is at the home of his parents in this city
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Unterholznel
were at ST. Francis visiting their son
Milton last week.
Mrs. Albert Johnson and two chill
dren are visiting relatives and friends
in Madison.
Mr. and Mrs. William Negus were
visitors in Darlington Friday.
Alonzo Jacka, Jr. visited his brother
Stairway at Platteville from Friday I'M
til Monday.
Charles jackson transacted mining
business ut Galena Friday.
Miss Margaret Alblinger returned
Friday from Dodgeville, where she hat
been the guest of her cousin Miss Lucil,
Ellingen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Now Stamn Books Soon.

Designs for two new stamp books, one
to contain ninety six one cent stamps
and the other twenty four oue-cent and
twenty four two cent stamps, has been
approved by the poStot1ice department.
All stamp books are sold ut one cent
each above the face value of the stamps
they contain. This small margin Yield /.
ed a profit last year to the government
of $3.50 900
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
PLEASED WITH OUR LIBRARY
Letter From Wisconsin Free Library
Commission Visitor.

Miss Maud Van Buren,, of the Wis
consin Free Library Commission, in a
letter to Mrs. March Chase, president
of the Mineral Point Library Board,
says:
II greatly enjoyed my visit to Min
eral Point and am much pleased with
the progress that has been made in
your library There are possibilities
for big things in your community, and
! doubt not that with the more commo-
dious and better equipped quarters that
your council is to give you, the library
will eventually become real power
With the high ideals that your library
board is building on, results cannot but
be gratifying.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Special Meeting Plans for the New
Building Ordered Perfected.

Special Meeting Plans for the New
Building Ordered Perfected.
Mineral Point, Wis, May 10, 1913
A special meeting Of the common
council was this day held in the Fire
building.
Meeting called to order by the Mayor.
Members present Alderman Appel
Brewer, Frieden, Gorgen, Kirst, and
Terrill
Absent; Penhallegon and Ellery.
Moved by Alderman Kirst seconded
by Alderman Brewer that the clerk be
instructed to notify the architect to
finish plans according to sketches,
Motion carried all members voting aye
on roll call.
Moved by Alderman Kirst that the
entire basement be excavated. Motion
carried.
Moved by Alderman Terrill that
Alderman Brewer be appointed to
supervise the cement sidewalks
On motion council adjourned.
j. p. PARMLEY, Mayor.
Attest: w. IL. Bohan. Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Concentration

The weakest living creature by con-
centrating his powers on Il single OBJ
ject can accomplish something; the
strongest by dispensing his over many
may fail to accomplish anything.-Car-
lyle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Kills Gray Eagle.

Dodgeville Chronicle; \ large gray
eagle measuring five feet from tip to
tip of wings, was killed by VIII Simp-
son on his farm, east of this city, one
day the past week, The bird was fine
specimen of the eagle family. Art.
Benn. one Of the proprietors Of the
Crystal theatre, purchased the bird and
has sent ii away to be mounted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Stricken With ApopIeAv.

The Darlington Republicans journal:
Miss Clara Peck sister of Dr. Peck was
stricken with apoplexy on Tuesday of
this week and one side Of her body is
completely paralyzed. DR.. and Mrs.
Peck left on Wednesday afternoon train
TO visit her.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Buy Real E state,

in the city of Mineral Point and you
will act wisely Read the long column
of otferius 10y the Mineral Point Real
Estate agency, which is published on
the second page. A very good farm is
also offered in this list, Advertisement.