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The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
STATISTICAL ATLAS.

The statistical atlas OF the United
Estates, soon to be issued, viii show
THAT the gross area in square miles
lin thu United States Is 1927 ,557, and
the population is 93.402,l51. The in
crease in population from 1923 ,2ll
az the census of 1890 to SO, 402,151 al
tael census of 1910 was S9,472, 939. OF
about "a persons in 1910 to each per.
sou returned at the first census. Dur.
has the same period the area was eX.
tended from S92,1 1875 square miles 10
3,62T.557 square miles. The area,
therefore, increased only four times
as COMPARED with the population in
crease of nearly twenty-four fold.
Excluding the District of Colum.
! bia, Rhode Island, with 50S.5 persons
| per square mile. is the most densely
populated state in the Union, closely
followed by Massachusetts, New Jer-
sey and Connecticut, in the order
named, the only states which had
more thar 200 persons per square
nile. There were only 10 states vita
! density in excess of 100 persons
per square mile, but there were IL
with a density of less than 10 per-
sons per square mile. Nevada, with
o.. persons per square mile, or z
persons &c 10 square miles, had the
.owest density. g..
At the Thirteenth Census the CEN
ter of population was in southern In
diana, in the western part of Bloom
ington city. Monroe county. During
the last decade. 1900 to 1910, the cen
ter of population moved west ap-
pToximately seven-tenths of a mile.
In 1850 the center of population was
at point about % miles east of Bal
t;mole
The enumerators Of the Thir-
teeRth Census returned data for g.
1902 farms in the United States,
containing S7S,79S,3 1926 acres. OF
waich 47S,451,750 acres were improv-
ed land. the remaining OC,346,575
acres comprising land in farms. The
average acreage of all land per farm
In the United States in 1910 was
1881 The states of Iowa and Hi
nois haG the highest proportion
lover 70 per cent? of improved land
10 the total land area. In the total
value Of farm property in 1910. Hi
uris ranged first, with s3,905, 321,-
Of: Iowa was second with $3,745,-
8UO.543. while Rhode Island was
iast. with 32,990,739.
The figures for the value OF all farm
crops in 1909 showed that Illinois
WIS first, closely followed by Iowa,
Texas and Ohio in the order named.
The value of farm crops in the Unit
ed States increased SO per cent dur
ing the decade 1S99-1909. The states
OF massachusetts, Rhode Island and
Connecticut reported the highest av-
erase value per acre of crops, fol-
lowed by New Jersey, South Caro-
lima ami Arizona. all of which states
produced crops in excess of $25 per
acre. For average value of farm
crops, per farm, Norta Dakota led;
Nevada was second; California third,
South Dakota fourth and Nebraska
with a valuation for crops
of Owe $1,000 per farm.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

In the past ten years, New York
City's first subway has carried more
than two billion OF passengers. This
subway was ten years old last month
and up to June 80, 1914, had carried
"a grand fatal of 1882, 4O1 1896 passen.
gers, an average of more than $780,
100000 passengers per annum. The
total operating revenue for the same
period was $12O,0S4, 1873, and the oper-
ating expenses and taxes $49,549,S 45.
The rental paid to the city amounted
to $20,42l ,O69.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
LITTLE RAGGED JOE.

Dirty little ragged Joe,
Only I'VE years old or so
Didn't have decent home,
Never saw a brush nor comb.
All the earthly friend he had
Was a lazy drunken dad.
Mother died long, long ago,
When they first brought little Joe
Dirty little ragged Joe
Waded through the cold and snow
Selling papers all the time,
Trying hard TO earn a dime
Which his lazy father spent
Every evening when he went
To the musty smelling bar
Down the street, not very far.
Dirty little ragged Joe
Never had much chance to know
Any fun that Christmas brings,
Hanging stockings up, and things,
Christmas trees and Santa Claus,
And such things as those because
All the earthly friend he had
Was a lazy, drunken dad.
Dirty little ragged Joe
Shivered when he used to go
To his bed of husks at night,
0ftentimes with scarce a bite,
Sleeping in his cold, wet Clothes
All his coverings were those,
Sobbing for the mothers care,
Absent, yet so needed there.
Dirty little ragged Joe
Won't have any chance TO know
What II really means to see,
Hanging on a Christmas tree,
Shoes and stockings, warm and new,
Sweaters, caps. and mittens. too,
Candies, cakes, and fruits and toys.
All so dear to hungry boys.
Dirty little ragged Joe
Could have lots of presents though,
IL we folks who live in reach,
Practice half the things we preach.
Can't we send one gift, my friend?
Haven't We one cent to spend?
Tell me, brother, don't We know
just one little ragged Joe?
...... ... NAL Rose.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
While il has been repes

While il has been repeatedly
claimed by some public speakers that
the South is making more rapid strid-
es in improving its sanitation than
any other part of the country, an ex-
aminations OF tens OF thousands of
farm houses in the South Atlantic
States shows that there are yet many
townships where the sanitary index is
less than three on scale OF one
hundred.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

police sanction. The German just.
nies these things on the ground that
while they may sometimes interiors
with his convenience. by and large
they protect him from annoyances
much greater than those that they
entail. He says, they give him a
freedom from annoyance without his
household that are infinitely more
bothersome than the restraints they
impose within his household.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

nomination for goyerhor in 1916 ! it
would be extremely fortunate for the
Republican party There is no one in
the state that is more capable Of fill
ing the governors chair than is Nate.
His experience In the legislature for
four terms and two terms in congress
gives the experience needed. This
with his wide acquaintance over the
state would make him sure winner,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

The Keokuk Gate-City has OBJ
served notable sign of progressive
uplift In upto.dste apartments the
folding beds go with the house. In
former times all loose fixtures went
with the tenants, and the practice
aas not yet become a lost art.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
Opens With Rush.

There was hardly need, it seemed,
during the first few minutes of trad
ing, for the posting of minimum
prices. The market opened with a
rush and AIN Old-time upward swing
that sent the principal Issues whole
points above the rock bottom figures
determined upon by the committee in
advance.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

because of the war, English man
ufacturers and consumers of wood
pulp have been caused considerable
uneasiness. Production is at stand
still in the countries at war, and in
Norway and Sweden, principal
sources of supply, mills have been
greatly hampered because OF lack
OF coal and OF chemicals. England
has practically no domestic sources
of pulp.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
Lakes to be drained.

Trumbull and Round lakes, near
Spencer, in Dickinson county, are
about TO be drained The lakes have
but recently been stocked with fine
fish and are said to be among the very
best hunting grounds in the state.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
Bic Earnnars, lnstltute.

Keystone, Benton county. is making
to have one Of the
strongest farmers Institutes on Dec.
~ and IL ever held in that county AZ
the quarantine edict does not putt
stop to 1t.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
GOTHAM STOCK 7.'ll.
EXCHANGE OPENS
Business Resumes When Bells
on Trinity Chime.
CLOSED OVER FOUR. MONTHS
Seven Hundred Members Are on the
Floor for Active Trading In
Stoeks--Visltors Galleries
Crowded With Women.

New York. DecA 14,-Wall street
came into its own Saturday. The
stock exchange, closed for nearly -four
and half months, except for limited
trading in bonds during the last two
weeks, was reopened at ten O'clock
for active trading in stocks.
One hundred and ninety-two issues
were approved by the governors for
trading, and the other issues were
barred, notably United States Steel
activity on the floor of the exchange
revived memories of big days ten
years ago. ..'
Seven Hundred on the Floor.
Not for many years has there been
such a throng of brokers on the floor
as that which waited patiently for
nearly an hour for the signal to re,
sumo trading. There are LOO mem.
bers of the exchange, and nearly 700
of these, 1t is estimated, were on
the floor Many of the others smiled
down, with their families and friends,
from the members gallery on the west
wall.
The visitors gallery across the way
on the west side was thronged. Halt
or more Of the hundreds who gazed
down at the unusual scene on the floor
We're women. Although admission TO
this gallery was by ticket only, and
the issuance of tickets was rigidly
vised, doorkeepers eyed keenly each
person admitted in order to make sure
that no person of mountaineering ten.
denotes should enter.
The first chime of Trinity's church
bells at teR-o'clock has long been the
signal for sounding the opening gong
on the floor. As the church clock
struck, wave of cheering rippled
over the exchange and swelled to a
vast roar as the brazen gong clattered
noisily in response. The volume of
sound that echoed through the build
ing has not been equaled for many a
day.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
THE MILLS OF JUSTICE
Troubles Of People Sifted Through
Court HopperS, I

Eli Duncan, who under the lnnu.
ence OF intoxicating lidaofs VASE rea-
ting disturbance at his home on
South | street, was arrested Tuesday
night at nine O'Clock BY Officer Eng
land ana was lodged IN the city Jlal
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Even the Oskaloosa Times. which
ought to know better, tries to justify
the stamp tax by conditions in Eur
ope. II the adequate tariff law main
tanned by Republican were in force,
and the administration at Washing
ton would learn the meaning of the
word economy, there would, be no nee
essity for stickers on American thrift
and business acumen.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

taught in terms of country life, de
clares w. T, Hodges in a bulletin
Just issued by the United States Blu
reau OF Education, And the text
carries It's own sermon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Possessing only ope-ifteenth of
the area Of Europe. Germany produc-
es oHeSeEepth Of Europe's wheat, one
fifth, 81 IFS oats, oae-fourth of its rye
and onq-tbird of It's potatoes.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Statewide prohibition carried in
Colorado by majority OF 11,572. ac-
cording TO the official canvass com
piled today. The vote for The measure
was l29,589 against 1907
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

where he awaits hearing before
Mayor Sewers
Six hoboes were turned out Of the
city jail this morning to continue their
prolonged journey to the Sunny South
land after being cared for over night
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

THE last legislature created
more useless Offices, spent more mon
ey recklessly, fastened more taxes
upon the people and did more to de-
moralize the spirit OF thrift and econ.
omy hitherto built up in the state than
all the legislatures for the previous
forty years" asserts the Fairfield
Ledger.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

~ II Is the observation OF the OF.
tnrama COURIER that the team that
can catch the most high balls Is gen
erelly at the bottom OF the percent.
age table
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
SHOPPING HINTS NO. 12.

When you're shopping, Bill or Jack,
Keep large and juicy chew
In your mouth and smack and smack
While the ladies wait on you.
When they sniff your manly breath,
They will worship you till death.
NAL Rose
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

General Joffre has established
his headquarters seventy miles be-
hind the firing line Gen. Joffre is not
only a great military genius, but he
is one of the worlds greatest expon-
ents Of the safety-first movement.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

"A Cincinnati health officer insists
that milk should be boiled, regard
less of inspection But housewives
who follow this advice should have a
care against sCorching il.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

While some people are looking
forward to good sIeighing. others are
hoping that the snow may pass away
and that there may be weeks Of the
best kind OF weather for out-of-doOr
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

The Ottumwa Courier insists that
men who never admit they make
mistakes, should not be trusted with
any job of great importance
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

--Keosauqua Republican: The Os-
kaloosa Herald wants to know the dif
ference between holy war and the
other kind. We give it up"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

There are no fours nor forty-fOurs
in japanese telephone directories be
cause the name Of the figure four,
'shi," is the term for death.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Moisture, the blessing which con-
verts the desert into the garden, in
close, unlighted easements and areas
become a breeder OF pestilence.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

The Rolfe Arrow suggests that
opponents of capitol extension quit
quibbling over it and look nearer
home tor the cause of high taxes.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

1t is the observation OF the OF
tumwa Courier that successful men in
any line of business never use beer
and whiskey as training diet
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

The aggregate value of three prin-
cipal crops IN Kansas this year is
more than $22S, 900 coo. Bleeding
Kansas" seems 10 be fully recovered.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Alex Miller announces that a
doctor who smokes cigarettes is evi.
IDENTITY not looking for our business.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

All cats in Germany are to be
killed to make Innings for coats for
soldiers. .....
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

white pine and yellow pine are
the woods used for boxes, and each
contributes more than billion feet
10 the box industry annually.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

California wishes that il might
find some way OF advertising its
winter climate without bringing such
a migration OF tramps.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Alex Miller insists that there
are too many pep meetings these
days and not enough oId-fasnioaed
literary societies.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

The What Cheer Patriot predicts
that the war tax" viii be. a stamp
on the coffin of the democratic party.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

oswould rather be on the firing
line than to attempt the job of a
bOotleggeF in Russia
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Nate Kendall would consent to be a
candidate before lie primary for the
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Self-confidence is described ar
the can-openeF Of progress.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

The Hetrick journal has observ-
ed that many a fellow takes advice
that ne doesn't know what TO do
with.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Did anyone ever hear of an In.
dian girl who was not princess?
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Winter Is king in the war zone.
Egen the war.lords are forced to re.
spact Borees.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

1t is Santa Claus that puts the
merry syllable in America.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

"A soft berth is always one that
somebody else has.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

To be just is just tae thing to
he
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Country children should g
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17

Neckwear
Handkerchief
Hosiery
Shirts
Scarf Pins
Cuff Links
Tie Clasps
Fobs
Charms
Guards
Sweat tiers
Umbrellas
Dress Vests
Trunks
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-17
Sane Xmas Gifts.
..r fsgG F..
For Men

- " a v II ~ y
Bags az
Suit Cases
Collar Bags
Travelling Sets
Gloves
Mumers
MackinaWS
Belts
Belt Buckles
House Coats
Bath Robes
Bath Slippers
Pajamas
Night Robes
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D8II0n3 and North Excelsior

Those who are on the sick list
having severe colds, are Mrs.
VIM. Claridge, Mrs. Clarence
Christie, and daughter Ruth and
Miss Lila Dryer.
Mrs. Norton Cone has been sick
with cold for the past two
weeks but is on the gain.
Miss Anna Glennon who teach
es in the Seymour district was a
Friday evening visitor at Mrs.
]. L. Dryers, from there she
went to visit her friend, Mrs.
George HengstIer returning 10.
her school duties or Monday.
The w. T. and III. M. society Will
meet with Mrs. Grant Dryer, Thurs
day afternoon, March 5. AS there is
to be election of officers, a mem bers
are urged to attend A cordial Invita-
i1D is extended to everyone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Huntington
of Lyons, have moved onto the farm
occopied by their daughter, Mrs.
Christina Hewitt.
Mrs. Velma McGsw has another at
tack of appendicitis, but is on the
gain.
There will be services at the M E.
church next Monday evening and
every evening next week until Satur-
day evening
The annual cemetery meeting will
be held at the Bulierfeld schoolnouse-
Saturday, March Z, at 10 O'clock a NJ
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Bio Creek

Mr. and Mrs Henry Neulin returned
home after weeks visit with relatives
at Madisan
Pat Bonotel of LaValle visited few
days at Ed Cobbedicks the fore part
of the week
Mrs Herman Roloff entertained her
sister, Mrs Philbrick, of ReedsbuYg
Tuesday
A number Of young people came to
the home of Frank Ames Saturday
evening to help their son. Claud, cele-
brate his 21st birthday The occasion
being surprise All report a good
tine
Mrs Edith (Zietlow) Lucat was
born in Germany and came to this
country at the age of three years She
was united in marrisee to Herman
Lucht in the year of 1898 She died
Feb a, Saturday at 4 pm InEerment
was made Tuesday in the Lutheran
cemetery with Rev E Meyers officiat-
ing Besides her grief stricken husband
she leaves eight children, the youngest
being only week old, she also leaves
mother, two brothers, Herman and
Albert, besides O host of relatives and
friends to mourn her loss She was "a
years of age Mr. Lucht has the sym
patty Of the whole community, his
wife's death being terrible loss to
him aad his children she being a kind
lovsble mother, and to all who knew
her, may her soul rest in peace
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KirkWOOd.

The Burden Sharer circle ladies gave
Mrs. Frances Bisch very happy SUR
prise last Wednesday afternoon when
they met with her, each taxing her
own sewing or other work The
afternoon seemed short and was spent
in visiting and completing plans for
mid winter picnic dinner TO be held
at Mr. and Mrs NJ q Hackers Wednes-
day, Feb Is Mrs May Harrison, Mrs
Henrietta Bisch and Mrs May Smith
furnished an abundant supply Of
delicious refreshments AL decided to
meet in two weeks on Wednesday
March 4th with Mis- Lottia Erick-
son
Mrs Anna Armbruster Of the city
and Miss Katie Wichern were Sunday
guests at Wichern brothers
A Martiny and family of Bara.
boo and Louis Martiny of Chippewa
visited at Guy Weidenkopf and Hor-
ace Smiths Sunday
Mrs A E Capener of Caledonia is
spending the week end at her son,
Walters
Meryl Porter visited her sister, Mrs
Rolla Harrison, Thursday and Fri
day
Mr. and Mrs M Bisch and children,
Fred and Rose, attended the funeral
of Gustave Scharnke in Ableman Sun
day
Chester Paddock of the city came to
M Paddock's on Thursday for an ex-
tended visit
Miss Rose Bisch spent two days of
last week with her sister, Mrs A L
Feltz, near Baraboo
Miss Verde Webster AMI Mrs Msy
Harrison attended a mlscallan eous
shower given Miss Meryl Porter on
Saturday afternoon at Merit Porter's
in Fairfield
Mr. and Mrs John Paddock and
daughter, Ella, spent Sunday at John
Brenrer's
Arno Kork of the city and friend
visited I red Paddock few days last
week
The Charles Randall family attend
ed birthday party on Sunday for J
A Murray at his home in the city
Mr. and Mrs M Bisch attended a
dinner at Julius ReuPs in Baraboo
given in honor of Mrs Mary Schsffer
and VIM Sailor of Minnesota
Nellie Briscoe of Winons spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with her grand
parents at John Brenner's
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Mortimer Valley

= Little Lawrence Snyder and Wayne
Mortimer are sick this week
Mrs Rhoda Mortimer spent Sunday
with Mrs Dolph Mortimer
Mrs Bert Mortimer spent Thursday
with her mother, Mrs Messing
Edna Day spent Tuesday night with
Mamie and Carol NJ ortimer
Robt Smith spent few nights in
this valley
Erwin, Davis and David Bradley
worked few days for Ed Mortimer
Bert Mortimer and wife were in
Wonewoc Wednesday
Quarterly n'eeting will be held ct
the W M church March TIN and 8th
The Y M w B will meetat the home
Of Albert Cracker Saturday
Bert and Dolph Mortimer attended
the funeral of Mrs Stowe at Ironton
Sunday
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KIOvGr KIub

The next regular meeting of the
KlOver Kiub will be belt March g.
and the following program will be
given:
Song-Old Black Joe
Rol' cs'-Quotaiions
Business meeting
Music-Euy ice Peqrso
Recitstion-Myrtle S.xe
Talk, Construction IF s. Modern
Barn-Wm. Ke5ten
Music-Male quartet
Tableau-EvR Davis
Dlalogue-Keeplng Center Boarders
Question box
Klover X hub news
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South Fairfield

The Helpers Union will neet with
Mrs. MaDford Bump Wednesday
I'D Sells of North Freedom spent a
few days at the Gus Sells home re-
Gently
A number of friends were given an
oyster stew at the home of Otto Zeig-
Ter Saturday evening
Ed Cummings, who stays at the
James Mcintyre home, was called
called to Merrimack by the death of
his grandfather, T Roach
Misses Marjorie Cafisch and Martet-
ia Jones conducted diploma examina
tions at the Leach Creek school Friday
and Saturday
Lucy Sells of Milwaukee spent Sun
day and Monday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Gus Sells
George ButteTfeld and daughter,
Myrtle, and Miss Ida AttTidge spent
Sunday at the A AttFidge home
MIS- Frank Attridge and Clara At
fridge attended a shower given Miss
Maud Hoover at the home of Mrs
James Curry Monday afternoon
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Greenfield.

T. G.. Cox lost two young horses
lately.
Miss McCole ana Miss Lengdon
were on the committee for Diploma
examination IL Dist l about 10 pupils
attended.
Miss Edith Frazier spent tie week
fud st the Frank Bear6sLey home.
Mrs Char es Wing spent Tuesday at
TIE home of her, son q. Wing, Of
Fairfield.
Mrs. Fred Voll is On the sick list.
Mrs. 8. Ihuerer and little grand
son, Milton, are visiting in SAuk at
at the home of Mr.. Keller.
A number from here attended the
meeting OF the Skillet Creek Farmers
club at the Henry Hill home.
Mrs. A. r. Attridge will entertain
the Maple Valley society, March 9TH
for dinner.
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RESIDENCE BURNS
NEAR LINE RIDGE

Sunday evening, Feb. p, the Ernest
L. Gibson home near Lime Ridge was
completely destroyed by fire. Mr..
Gibson and Mr.. Radlof were in the
sitting room talking when they noticed
smoke. and on looking about found
the house to be ablaze. The neigh
bors soon heard the call for help on
the telephone and were able to save
most of the furniture down
stairs and few things upstairs. The
house was built thirty-seven years ago,
and Mr.. Gibson says he never expect
ed to have to build another but the
fire certainly makes it look as though
he will. The house was insured for
about 81 900. The fire viii always be
brought to mind every year because it
happened on Wsshington's birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Borland were
Sunday callers at the Frank Warren
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rotzoll were
Sunday callers at the Nelson Warren
home.