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The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
LET US ALL GIVE THANKS
Season is Time TO BE Glad, and to
Make others Around Us Par
take Of Our Joy.

Let us make this the best Thanks
giving OF our lives. Remember our
gratitude is not measured by the size
OF the family larder. Abundance
tends to contentment, but many q
man in limited circumstances is hap
pier than others of larger means.
Real wealth and worth lies not in the
abundance n man hath. but in content.
ment's gold. When the heart is full
the whole world is richer. Your smile
will go long way toward making
someone else happy. A cheerful life
opens avenues to future achievement
hidden to him who sees no good
around him. The past is a matter of
record, the present is near and real,
the future is limited only by yourself
Make it all II can be. and history will
add new chapter, and you VIII be
the hero.
Let MS give thanks. The nation
needs the inspiration Of your song.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
Unfortunate In Their Nature.

There will be some who will not
give thanks of any sort on Thanks.
giving day. With them the world is
all wrong. Justice has fed from the
earth. and ALI other men are untrust.
worthy. Some will wall that they
were born under an unlucky star and
look on the dark side OF every bless.
Ing. Their very presence casts a
gloom on everything. 1t is against
their natures to grant a thankful word.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21

Ease OF mind is incomparably the
most valuable OF all POSSESSIONS
The Original.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21

There are plenty of groans and grunts
and growls. We need more song.
II hain't no use TO grumble and complain;
It's Just as cheap and easy to rejoice.
You will feel more manly by being
glad. 1t adds to your self.respect and
makes you feel that you iave a place
In the world. Inspire your age with a
new type OF chivalry. Meet drones
and kickers with a smile and you will
do much to bring in the good time
that is to be. Wherever you are let
this be a real period of thanksgiving.
Let is see II we cannot add to the
worlds Joy by the spirit OF our own
living.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
THANKSGIVING ODE
OF THE 0LDEN TIME
Poet In the Quaint PhraseoIogy OF
Centuries Ago Expressed Gratitude
for the Kindness Of the Creator,
From a "Thankfule Heart"

= ORD. Thou hast given me a cell.
Wherein TO dwell;
IL little house, whose humble roof
IL weather proof:
Under the spares of which l lie
Both soft and drie:
Were Thou, my chamber for to ward
Hast set a guard
or harmless thoughts. to watch and keoy
Me. while sleep.
Low Is my porch. as ia my fate.
Both void OF state;
And yet the threshold OF my doors
Is worne by tn poore,
Who thither come. and freely get
Good words or meat
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21

Lord. I confesse. too. when dine,
The pulse is Thine,
And all those other bits that bee
There placed by Thee;
The worts, the purslain. and the messs
or water cressc
Which OF Thy kindnesse Thou has sent:
And my content
Makes those. and my beloved beet
To be more sweet.
'Tis Thou that crownest my gllttering
hearth
With guiltlesso mirthe,
And gives me wassalle bowls to drink.
Spic'd to the brink.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
Universal Day Of Thanks.

About the institution of Thanksgiv.
ing as it exists today there is moth.
ing sectarian or sectional. but over
the entire Union the day is observed
by all Americans alike as the time for
family reunion, good cheer and gen.
eral rejoicing and gratitude.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
EIGHT CENTS PER POUND.

their cotton crop for
EIGHT CENTS PER POUND.
There are two or three reasons why
We give this advice:
First:-The Regional Banks have
begun operation. After the opening
OF these banks money will be avail
able for making loans.
Second:-The Syndicate being form.
de by st. Louis banks creating a fund
OF Sl35, ,OO00 900, will be ready for oper.
| alton within ten days. so 1t is thought.
This syndicate vii! he prepared to
loan money to farmers on their cot
ton at cents per pound for the rate
OF six per cent interest. These two
| institutions, the Regional Banks and
the Cotton Syndicate, will be able to
withdraw from the market three or
four million bales of cotton, thereby
reducing the amount that will be Of
fered for sale Just that much.
Thlrd:-The Cotton Exchanges OF
New York City and New Orleans are
/ expected to open for business next
week; as soon as these exchanges are
opened. the spinners will be able to
hedge their purchases. thereby insur-
ing themselves against loss in case OF
/ n decline In the market When these
| three things occur. II is the opinion OF
all men who have given the subject
serious thought. that cotton will ad-
| vance Immediately, and II is expected
that by the first of December EIGHT
/ the crop.
| In giving this advice. we would also
! impress upon the farmers the import
/ ance OF selling their cotton very slow.
| ly after II reaches 9 cents or above
doing It out one or more bales at a
/ time to prevent too much being
thrown on the market at once, there
by flooding It, and forcing II down
again.
Another thing we want to urgently
advise our farmer friends, is 20 reduce
the acreage OF cotton text upring
from so to 60 per cent, and to put
the amount Of land above that into
b CENTS or more can be realized upon
I feed crops. Unless the acreage Is re-
/ duced next year, the unsold cotton
withdrawn from the market will sell
for so little that It will occasion a
heavy loss to those who have With
drawn this cotton from the market
so We cannot too urgently impress
upon the farmers the Importance OF
reducing the acreage.
In Texas, the bankers OF Dallas and
other cities have organized. In con-
nection with the Southern Cotton AS
sociation Oarmers) TO send lecturers
through the State OF Texas, to advise
the farmers to hold their cNton for
eight cents or more. and TO reduce the
cotton acreage. The bankers OF Dal.
las have raised n fund of $4,000 TO pay
these lecturers TO make n thorough
canvas of the state, so as to bring to
the attention OF every farmer the i'm
portance Of holding his cotton. and
also Of reducing his acreage.
One more thing we would like TO
say TO our farmer friends. and that
Is this: When holding your cotton at
home, be sure and try to protect It
from the weather and the damp
ground. Do not leave 1t lying on the
ground. but put skids OF some kind
under II; also, do not stand II on end,
hut leave It on edge. and II possible
throw covering of some kind over II
that will shed water.
Very respectfully,
BUY.A.BALE COTTON CLUB.
A. NJ. DeBolt. Chairman.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21

Lord. tits Thy plenty-dropping hand
That soiles my land,
And giv'st me. for my bushell sowne,
Twice ten for one:
Thou mak'st my teeming hen to lay
Her egg each day;
Besides my healthful ewes to bear
Me twins each yeare;
The while the conduits OF my kline
Run creame for wine:
All these. and better Thou dost send
Ne. TO this end.
That ! should render for my part.
A ..nkfulle heart;
when. n. d with incense. resigns
AS wholly Thine.
But the acceptance, that must be,
o Lord, by Thee.
-Herrick
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
Sufficient.

The dscontinuance OF the custom OF
embracing and kissing among royal
cousins suggests that the plain Amer,.
can handshake Is a sufficient saluta.
don Tor all the purposes OF courtesy
Washington Star
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21

To prove that sure thing isn't sure,
play it TO win.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
eUsHER IS sTRUcK AT PRAGUE
wildeatters Open Up New Field In
Lincoln County.

Prague.-On an air line. ffty miles
east OF Oklahoma City tho Prairie on
and Gas Company has brought In a
gushing oil well estimated TO be pro,
ducing 1000 barrels Of oil q day The
well is in the southwest quarter OF
section SJ2.7. is on what is known
as the Echo E.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
is THE ADVICE OF THE 5UY.A
BALE CLUB OF OKLA.
HOMA CITY.
PROSPECTS OF RELIEF SOON
Establishment Of Federal Reserve
Banks and Re.opening Of the
Cotton Exchanges Promises
Speedy Relief.
To The Farmers Of Oklahoma:

The BUY.A.BALE CLUB Is com.
posed of a Committee appointed by a
mass meeting Of merchants and bank
ers OF Oklahoma City, and the farm.
ers of this community.
This Club takes upon itself the re-
sponsibility Of advising the farmers OF
this state to hold the unsold part of
their cotton crop for
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
Spoiled Il for Him,

Rev. Mr.. Goodman-Well. WILLIE
did you enjoy your Thanksgiving din.
ner?
Willie-No. We had company and |
had to eat with my fork.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21

Like as my parlour. so my hail
And kitchins small:
A little butterie, and therein
A little byn,
Which keeps my little loafe Of bread
Unchipt, unflead;
Some brittle sticks OF thorne or briar
Make me a fire.
Close by whose living coale sit,
And glow like II.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-11-21
HopeIessIy Out of Date.

Wife-Any fashions in that paper,
Jach?
Jack Yes: but they're no use to
you dear It's yesterdays paper
The aiasc Trade.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23

Phil. Parkinson of Fayette transacted
business here Monday.
DR.. Rice was called Thursday to see
Mrs. Richard Cant who is suffering an
attack of bronchitis
Mrs. John Harker spent few days
last week at Darlington. She was ac-
companied home by her brother Will.
Alfred league was Blanchardville
caller Thursday.
Those from here who wrote at Min
eral Point Monday for school diplomas
were: Irene Lehr, Ruth Humbert,
Elgie Tomlin Harvey Uren and Clar-
enca Humbert.
Frank Van Matre of Jonesdale was a
business caller Friday.
DR.. Karcher of Freeport was here
Thursday to see Mrs. Thomas league,
who is not improving very rapidly from
her recent operation.
Mrs. Marshall Shipman and two
children are visiting ut the home of
Elvin Van Matre this week.
Those who have recently purchased
automobiles are: Richard Heath,
Thomas Uren, Samuel Ferrill and Roy
Gordon.
j. II. Harris spent a few days with
relatives at Mineral Point this week
The carpenters are busy this week
building a barn for n. II. Cockings
William Buckingham was business
caller here from Mineral Point Monday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23
Nearer to God.

Last Friday afternoon, April Il, the
angel of death visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Chris. Whtford of this city
and took from them their infant son.
John Raymond Whitford, at the age of
three weeks and three days. He had
been i'll only few days with pleural
pneumonia, but all the loving care and
medical attendance We're III vain and n
little white winged soul went nearer to
God, The funeral, which was largely
attended, took place Sunday afternoon
at three o'clock from the home to st,
Mary Catholic church. As nm emblem
of consolation and purity two large
beautiful bouquets of white Easter
lilies were placed not far from the
little white casket, which was borne
into the church by Master Leo Fielder
Leo Stude, John ketter and Theodore
Gray. The large choir. of which Mr.
Whitford is member sang the
Laudate and other appropriate hymns,
lnterment WAS in st. Marys cemetery.
The parents, little brother and sister
have the sympathy of many friends.
May it be comfort to them to think
it is no little honor to be the Larent of
an angel in heaven.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23
PLEASANT VIEW

The next meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society will be ut Mrs. Marshall Days.
1t will be held at the Church April 30.
Every one welcome.
Berniece Dunn and Vera jackson
spent several days at the home of Mrs
Jane Dunn.
Mrs. Gardner spent few days with
her daughter Mrs. Charles Cox.
The receipts from the Aid April rs
was $l30.
Villa James, Nellie Gratz and Gen
evieve Demuth wrote for common
school diplomas in Mineral Point last
Monday.
A number from here attended the
Junior class play at Mineral Point on
Friday night.
Samuel Cant recently purchased IL
farm in the town of Waldwick of 150
acres from Matt Salmon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Phillips and little
son of Freeport are visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Smith.
Gerald Salmon had the misfortune to
loose his nice driving mare.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23
ENTERED INTO REST
John TcrneS, Sr.

John Terue>, ST, aged 81 years aud
three mouths a highly respected resi-.
dent ot Uuiou Mills, died suddenly at
his home there last Wednesday morn
ing, April i, at nine O'Clock, while
sitting in his easy chair, where he
Went to read the paper after breakfast,
Although death came suddenly he was
we'll prepared, having received holy
communion the Monday previous. The
funeral took place Saturday morning
at ten O'Clock from the homo to the
Union Mills Roman Catholic church, of
which he was a faithful member
Requiem high mass was celebrated by
Rev. tr, A. Amhauen, Phi, u. of
Dodgeville. thence the remains were
laid to rest beside those of his wife in
the little cemetery near the church,
The funeral was largely attended,
Relatives and friends present from
this city were: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Groth,
Mrs. John Thies, MIR. and Mrs, Peter
ketter and son John, Pierre Kietfer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Heible. Henry
Brandt. Nicholas kergen, Mrs, Robert
Burghardt, Mrs, II. McMurrough, Mrs
+. Meuer, and Mr.. and Mrs, N j.
kietler and family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23
MINE RAJ POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
uUUUuUIuUuUuUlIuEIlluUITg1NIun

Rev Mr.. Phillips visited classes ut
the high school Thursday afternoon.
The interest of towns people in the
school proceedings is always appretjat
Ell by teachers and pupils,
Mr.. Gotham Speut Thursday visiting
the high school NJ Oodgeville, and re.
ports remarkable activity IN the school
work Tie and Miss Knight acted as
judges in the preliminary decIamatory
contest held there ON Thursday evening.
Leland kirst represented our high
school in the League oratorical contest
at Linden, ON Friday evening, winning
fifth place among the speakers.
The Junior class play, two act
comedy, entitled MIR. Bob. was given
in the high school assembly room
ON Friday evening April u. Each
character carried out his part with
much satisfaction. The production
was credit to those taking part rs
well as to their trainer, Miss Price,
Special musical numbers were given
by the high school orchestra. Il girls
sextette, and mixed quartette. The
public showed its interest by large
attendance. as at all school functions.
The Seniors are preparing for their
play.
The Freshmen dancing party was
given in the Parish house, Saturday
evening April Is, The hall was
decorated in the class colors, black and
gold, y large number of young people
enjoyed the dancing and the music
furnished by the high school orchestra,
Our base ball team, under Mr..
DewaId's coaching, has been practicing
since vacation, in order that ii might
contend successfully with other schools.
We hope to witness several good games
i'll the near future.
Reports for the seventh month were
given out on Friday. Only two months
remain in which to complete the year :
work. Everyone realizes this and is
working hard. Ruth PENHALLEGoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23
JONESDALE.

Miss Lizzie Ley had business at
Dodgeyille from Wednesday until Fri
day.
Lillian Burns visited with her friend
Della Kathers of BlanchardviIle from
Thursday until Saturday
Miss Alice Bartle spent Tuesday and
Wednesday with her parents at Dodge
Vile
MIR. and Mrs Charles Cox Of Dodge
Vile visited from Friday until Satur
day with friends near here.
Misses Blanche Carter and Marjorie
Kramer spent Friday and Saturday at
Blanchardville
John Wemmer of Barneyeld visited
with friends at this place the past
week
George Brewster was Dodgegille
visitor from Wednesday until Satur
day
F. Mackey of Freeport visited with
relatives at this place the past week.
John McCauley Of ST. Thomas, On.
tario, arrived Saturday for an in
definite stay here and in this vicinity
Monica and Bessie Burns were Hol
landale callers Saturday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23

A joint meeting of the citizens of this
city and the farmers of the town Of
Mineral Point was held at the Com
mercial Club rooms Monday night. 1t
was a regular meeting night of the
Club and after the ordinary business of
the Club had been transacted, President
Hubenthal stated that the principal
business of the meeting was to consider
the matter of improving the roads be-
tween the city of Mineral Point and
the outlying districts. He called upon
those present for an expression of their
views on the question of road Improve
ment.
AS no one responded, the Presi
dent asked E. G. Fielder to open the
discussion; which Mr.. Fielder did by
stating that he had some doubts about
the workableness of the new road law d.
He said that he believed that the best
way of handling the road question in
this section was not in the construction
of costly macadamized roads, but in
properly grading and dragging onr dirt
roads, In support of his contention, he
cited what has been done by the people
of Waldwick and others on roads lead
ing into this city from the east He
also referred fine example of the i'm
provement of dirt roads between Bel
mont and Cuba CITY.
M. F. Schaaf next spoke. He said
that ordinarily dirt roads could be
graded at a cost of from $15 to $25 per
mile. The important thing, he said,
is to keep water ont of the road bed.
N. j. kietfer expressed himself in
favor of road improvement He said
that in the last thirty years not more
than one hundred dollars had been
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23
Mrs. CnleRIe L. Ghtoa

died in Chicago, April IS, at the home
of her daughter Mrs Harriet l.. Post,
17lI Park Ave.
Mrs. Gates was born in Michigan
City, Indiana. July ~, 1898. She came
to Mineral Point when she was six
years old. She was married to Dwight
Norton Gates i'll 1868. Five children
We're born to them; only two are left
Minor of Denver and Mrs. Post of
Chicago.
Seventeen years ago she went to
Denver, and lived there for u few years
returning to Chicago, where she lived
until three years and half ago, when
she returned to Mineral Point and lived
with her brother Mr. NJ. J Minor
Last October MIS- Gates went to
Chicago, and has been in failing health
to the time Of her death. Besides her
son and daughter, she is survived by
two brothers NJ. j. Minor of this city,
and o. T.. Minor Of Belmont.
The body was brought TO this city,
arriving on Saturday afternoon train.
The burial service was held in Trinity
Church, Rev. w. #. Phillips officiating.
The burial was in Graceland.
Mrs Gates loved her old home city Of
Mineral Point, her church, and the
people Of the community. The
place was always home to her. She
was a woman Of strong convictions
and was well informed on all subjects.
She was devoted to her family and in
turn she was fondly loved by her chill
dren. In Mineral Point, where the
greater portion Of her life was spent,
her memory will DO cherished by very
many friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23
TWO FIRES PUT OUT
Prompt Action Saves Property
From Destruction.

AT about II o'clock Saturday night
fire was discovered in the basement Of
the kitchen of the residence OF Mrs.
Peter Polzkill. Sr. but it was extin-
guished without great damage. The
discovery was made by some boys who
were attending the Freshman party at
the Parish house; and while some set
to work to put out the fire. others call
ed out the fire department. 1t was a
wild windy night, and it was fortu
nate that the fire did not get chance
to spread. 1t is said that it started
from box in which meat was being
smoked.
At about 4 O'Clock Tuesday forenoon
the fire department was called to the
residence of F. l., Roger in the north
part of town, and "A smoke house fire
which had made a dangerous start was
put out The smokehouse and contents
were destroyed and the fire had spread
to other out buildings; but fortunately
the fine residences in the vicinity es
capped without injury.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23

spent on the mile of road leading from
his place towards this city.
Fred Motley said that he believed in
improving the dirt roads. but if the
drainage part of the work, placing cul
verts etc, was not properly attended to
grading would be of little benefit
j. r. Wallis said that he could tell a
good deal about road making, but that
he might talk too long. He would,
however, say that giving roads good
foundation and proper drainage were
important parts of the work.
Fred Golliner said that he was heart
lily in favor of improving dirt roads, by
proper grading and draining.
Ed, Martin, who assisted last year in
raising funds for Improvement of roads
leading out of the city, said that he
found a ready and liberal response from
those interested in the matter He said
that there We're some roads in the city,
as well as close to it that needs at
tention.
A resolution was introduced by Z. &.
Fielder to the effect that it is the sense
of the meeting that the dirt roads lead
ing into the city be improved by grad
ing and dragging, and that committee
of ten be appointed to carry out the
work; said committee to consist of the
three members of the Mineral Point
town board and seven others to be ap-
pointed by the President of the Club.
The resolution was passed unani
mously by rising vote. The commit
tee was appointed as follows: James
Walters, M. F. Schaaf, Mont. Kendall
members of town board; j A. Meserolt
Peter May, Fred Golliner, Fred Motley
viii Proctor, N. j. Kietrer, Ed. Martin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-23
Methodist Church.

$3.50 a m, Glass meetings led by Mr..
j. B. Reynolds and Peter Opie.
O:30 a. m. Morning worship Sermon
theme Jesus Testing Simon Peter 5
Love
11:45, Sabbath School Mr.. James
Hutchison, Supt.
2:30 p. m, The l. o. 0. F. Lodge
will attend in body for their annual
sermon on the principles of the order,
to be delivered by the pastor.
300 p. M, Junior League. Miss
Florence Osborne, Supt.
$3.50 p. m, Epworth League. DR..
John Davies, President.
7;30 p. m, Third Quarterly Meeting
The Rev. w. f. Tomlinson, District
Superintendent of the Platteville dis
trict, will be present and preach and
administer the Communion at the close
of the service.
Monday evening the Brotherhood
held a very interesting and profitable
meeting After the business of the
evening had beed taken care of, a de-
bate was engaged in upon the question,
Resolved. That the U. S. Government
should acquire all territory lying be-
tween us and the Canal, either by pur
chase or force"
The negative won the debate.
The Dorcas Society are to serve a
Tea from to p. III. Saturday of this
week i'll the church parlors. All are
invited.
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening
at 7 30.
Roscoe A. BARNES, Pastor.