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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Uses of dutch COURAGE

Dutch courage" is likely to be a
subject of considerable controversy
before the war is over, and in Eng
land some opposition has been stirred
UP by the forwarding of rum for the
use of the troops in France, says the
Springfield Republican. How far the
cars prohibition ukase extends is
not yet quite clear; the Russian otti-
GERS are sal dto be abstaining from
GERS are said to be abstaining from
wine as a good example to the troops,
but whether no alcoholic drinks at
all are allowed does not yet appear.
That Germany is not going SO far is
shown by the report, if it is correct,
that among the daily supplies reQuisi'
ton from Antwerp are 1000 bottles
of wine. And if the cellars of cham
payne have been spared, things have
indeed changed nightly since 1870.
In his Sudan campaign Lord kitch'
ener allowed his men no spirits; If a
ration of rum is now to be served il
may be on account of the supposed
e~xigency of the climate. Even ir
this respect the weight of scientific
opinion is against alcohol, and the
views Of polar explorers, which should
carry some weight, are divided. Blu
English veterans of the Boer wal
seem to favor the ration of rum, per
hana % a creature comfort rattle,
than on scientific grounds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
is A RARE SURGICAL FEAT
Tendons Of Mans Leg Are Trans,
ferred to His stiffened
Arm.

st. Louis.-Henry Zimmerman,
twenty-five years old, has undergone
an unusual operation, known as anky-
losis, at the City hospital. Tendons
and fiber taken from his right thigh
were transferred into his left arm.
Zimmerman is a window cleaner,
and on December rs he fell from a
Window, breaking his left arm and
elbow. The bone knitted improperly
and the entire arm became straight
and unbending. The muscles and ten
dons hardened and the arm appeared
as If it was made Of stone.
When he vas placed upon the oper-
ating table under an anaesthetic an
opening was made in his RICH thigh
and q bunch of tendons were removed
and laid separately upon the table
His stiffened arm was then broken at
the elbow and a long incision made
A mass Of hardened tendons and mus
Gle was removed and replaced with
the plant tendons from his thigh. The
bone was then properly reset.
Surgeons in charge Of the operation
believe it will prove successful ant
that Zimmerman will have free use
of his arm within a few weeks. They
say the freedom Of movement of Zim
merman's leg will not be impaired.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
WOOL GROWING IN
CANADA A SUCCESS
This By-Product of the Farm viii
Make Many Western Canada
Farmers Rich.

Alberta wool growers are looking for
25 cent wool this year. That is the
assertion made by a prominent sheep
man of the Grassy Lake district. 1T
is quite within the pale of possibility
that we will receive that figure from
our wool this summer" said he, and
| would not be surprised to see some
get more than that.
The war has caused a great demand
to be made on the wooden mills, and
they have got to have the raw mate
rial"
The present season has been most
propitious for the growing Of wool, and
the growers expect to reap a big har'
vest of a splendid quality. The winter
has been very even, and the sheep are
doing well on the ranges.
No special breed of sheep is kept
on Western Canada farms, and all
seem to do we'll. The advice of those
interested in the welfare of the farm
ers of Western Canada, advise al
who can at all do 80 to enter upon the
raising of sheep. They have proved
most profitable to those who go into
that industry on a scale commensu
rate with their means, and their farm
area.
The climate is perfectly adapted tt
the raising of sheep, they are easily
kept, and as pointed out, there is goot
money to be made out of them.-Ad
vertisement.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
WERE MARRIED IN MoRGUE
Undertaken, Who ls Special Judge,
Performs Ceremony for Happy
Minnesota Couple.

Virginia, Minn.-Ben Isaacson, a
farmer living ear Zim. and Miss Ida
Peterson were married here at the
undertaking rooms Of H. s. Gillispie.
The ceremony was performed by Gil
lispie, who is special judge of the mu-
nicipal court.
Isaacson and his bride-to-be entered
the morgue at an early hour, before
Gillispie's clerk had arrived. They
were unaccompanied. Gillispie asked
them to attend to the place while he
went to find two witnesses as required
by law.
Gillispie was gone is minutes.
The happy couple sat practically
surrounded by collins. There were two
bodies being embalmed in an adjoin'
Ing room. The knot was tied and Mr.,
and Mrs. Isaacson boarded the first
train to zim, where Isaacson owns Q
large farm.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
OTHER REASON A GOOD ONE
Owner Of Fowls justified In Assertion
That He Would Get No Eggs
From Frightened Chicks.

Young Adolphus de Milyuns was out
driving his W car. He was a scorch-
err and believed in going straight
ahead. It was in the heart Of York
shire.
Suddenly a terrific clucking under
the wheels told him some accident
had happened. He pulled up and
glanced back. Two fowls lay dead in
his track, while another two were fee
ing, s%creeching, back to home and
safety. ,
'That1l be IA shillings, please re-
marked a burly man in corduroys, who
appeared on the scene promptly;
that's three-and-six apiece for the
four"
Four" gasped Adolphus. But
only killed two"
That's right" agreed the fowls
owner, "but them other two will never
lay a blessed egg after this"
I'm sorry" said the motorist, as he
handed over the money. Due to the
fright, l sdppose?"
The countryman shook his head as
he slammed the silver into his pocket
Partly fright" he agreed slowly
but mainly, l reckon, it's because they
amt hens!"-Rehoboth Sunday Her
aid.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
LOVE WINS DESPITE
CALL OF HEATHEN
Vision Calls Girl to Be Missionary
but Lover Pleads Effect
lively.

Elgin, Tex.-Love had his way after
all. The call given Miss Ethel Sowell
in a vision to consecrate her life to
the heather as a missionary was
weaker than the pleading of her be-
trothed. Ernst Byars. and the young
persons were quietly married.
A month ago the congregation OF
the Baptist church one Sunday morn
ing was thrown into amazement when
Miss Sowell at the pulpit renowned
her love and told Of a vision re
ceived during a dream" That morn
ing they we're to be married, and the
church was filled with friends who
had come to witness the ceremony
announced to take place directly aftel
the service.
81 shall go to Waco, to Baylor col
lege, to study for mission work" sale
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
AS SHE SANG THE REFRAIN
Not Exactly What the Writer Intend
ed, But at Least the Singer
Meant All Right.

John Smith, long known as the lit
tie inspector" through his companion
ship with John d. Shea, is one of the
students of small town sojourning who
knows how to make many a thing lead
to a sale, says the Chicago Herald.
Easy enough to figure him as always
being there with the cigars and the
latest ones told in Chicago's waggish
circles. More than that he is insidious
IN getting invitations to dinner, when
he always has sure-fre stuff for the
womenfolks.
In a South Dakota town his best Gus
toner had a daughter, who had a pas
sion for trying out all the newest
songs. John never arrived without an
armful. Thus, 81 Don't Know Why
Love You, but / Do-oo-oo," got into
early Dakota circulation. When
daughter tackled it the refrain had
her guessing, but she was game anc
sang:
81 Don't Know Why I Love You
But / do-Double o, Double o."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Old School Genius.

Robert W. Chambers, the novelist,
was talking about a writer of the past.
"They call him a genius now" said
Mr.. Chambers, yet he produced very
little. There's an anecdote that tells
the reason why.
He was arrested one night and the
magistrate asked him what his bust
ness was.
"'The critics, he answered, haught
lily, call me a genius, your honor
Indeed said the magistrate. And
how old are you?
"'Forty-six.'
well, then said the magistrate
it's time you were weaned. l pre-
scribe seven days away from the bot
tie"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
YOUTH FOUND A WAY OUT
Proof That There Are More Ways
Than One of Effecting Separation
From Obnoxious Job.

A boy who went to work in the Ho-
tel Sherman running an elevator tired
of the job and wanted to quit. He
wal told that it was customary to
give notice and that he would have
to stay until his month was up; that
if he left sooner he might forfeit his
pay,
The next morning he stopped the
car on signal at an upper floor and
Eugene Beifeld, son of the proprie-
tor, got aboard.
Good morning, Gene" said the con
ductor. Fine day, isn't it,"
Gene said nothing until he reached
the managers desk, when he ex'
claimed:
Fire that fresh kid in the first ele'
vator. Pay him off right away as
don't want him around here another
minute. Chicago Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

by a community of from two hundred to three hundred persons. M supphes
are ito last the long winter through for the officials and natives N the reserve
The specifications in their unromanuc way give one item Is follows;
Paper, festoonng. suitable for Christmas decorating, in pieces u apou'
thirty feet each, three dozen pieces"
When the government clerk in Washington wrote this specialization per
haps it occurred to him that Uncle Sam had time in the mundane rush OF
providing food for his charges to think Of their holiday and recreationai neeos
as well. A&
"Basebans, horsehde cover, rubber center
So runs a line in the schedule of sundries.
Little Eskimo kids in the frozen Norhand are to have n opportunity
of every American lad to learn to play baseball
Fortyeight Ingersol watches are to be supplied.
Among the grocery items is one for 800 pounds OF candy, Ameflca
mixed, in pals. AS a luxury there will be in addition "a pounds u nrstgraue
candy, assorted. N
Among the canned goods and grocery luxuries are such item as muscae
grapes, Bahama pineappes, asparagus, strawberries, jelly, almonds owes
salad oil and other food articles to. serve as dessert or dress the table On
state occasions.
There arr tam-o-shanters for the girls, ribbon and side and pacK combs
To satisfy male tastes, the government has called for bids for ~ 90
nestle cigars, 1000 Habana cigars, ten boxes Of cigarette paper n many
hundreds of pounds of smoking tobacco.
Among the items Of drugs and medical and hospital supplies Is an
operating table. -Four hundred long tons of coal are needed. Fhe govern
ment wants fifty sheep, two sows. almost one hundred chickens n turkeys
and geese. ,&
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
The Amputation.

Representative Anthony, advocating
increased ornaments at a luncheon in
Washington, said:
81 firmly believe that the opponents
Of ornaments understand ~present-day
conditions as little as the Hackney lad
understood war.
"In Mare street, Hackney, a lad
said:
"'Have We heerd about Jim? He's
been wounded by the Germans. Amt
it %terrible?'
Flows he been wounded?' asked a
girl.
cit seems said the Hackney lad,
sadly, that the Germans have cut on
his retreat"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
a Shall Not Marry"

the bride-to-be. '"There lies my duty
/ shall not marry"
AT first Mr.. Byars was dumfounded,
then took his dismissal az a direct
rebuke from the Almighty because he
too, once had made up his mind to
enter the church, but had given up the
idea of becoming a clergyman,
Miss Sowell went to Waco. One
morning young Byars told his friends
he was not going to sit calmly by and
see two lives "go to smash" He fol
lowed her. Evidently his pleading was
effective. They both returned to El
gin. Rev. w. H. Horton, their pastor
performed the ceremony.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
AGED PARROT ENDS LIFE
Plous LlnuuIst Voluntarily starves to
Death After Death of Mis-
tress.

South Norwalk, Conn.-Linda, a par
rot that was supposed to be more
than n hundred and twenty-five
years old and came into the posses
sion Of the late Gen. o. Ferry In 184S,
during the Mexican war, died Of volun-
tary starvation because Of grief over
the death Of her two mistresses. Mrs,
Ferry died on March 1S and Miss
Ferry died on March Is.
From the time Of Miss Ferry'f
death the parrot refused to eat, dying
after Is days. Linda could sing en-
tire hymns. both in English and Span
ish. She never knew what a cage
was and occupied q place Of honor
upon all occasions. Her table man
ners we're beyond criticism.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

ing began one of the colored men found a bomb about half the size Oh q
mans head. He approached Martin. lightly Juggling his discovery
BOSS" he said, what does l do wifi dis?" Martin took m careful ok
and turned very pale. The cap of the ancient missile was in place. One
good Jolt and almost anything might happen.
you take that far, far away" ordered Martin Take It TO inc emotes
section of the field and set it down carefully"
On other portions Of the field similar unwelcome3 discoveries were mao
Nor vas this all. The plowshares turned up proectles of modern appear
ance and evidently in the best of health. All of these were heaped up n a
pile about the size of a fattopped desk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
REAL SKIN COMFORT
Follows Use Of cutlcura Soap and
Ointment. Trial Free.

BY bathing and amounting these fra
grant supercreamy emollients impart
to tender, sensitive or ipritated, itch
ing skins a feeling of intense skin
comfort difficult for n to realize who
has never used them for like purposes
Cultivate an acquaintance with them
Sample each free by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Xxx
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
The Easiest Way.

The witness said his name was Pat
rick ]. Dolan, but it did not sound
right to Judge Wade, who quizzed
him.
you say your name is Dolan?"
yes"
What was your fathers name?
"Levinski."
How did you get the Dolan?"
Il came across the vouter two years
ago. On the Vest seit Tolan he wants
to sell his pizness-pottles and
chunk. He has a fine sign and I buy
der sign, nam and all. That's why
I'm Tolan."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

FTUI. oCHHlIlz' tack. ! went Tor
Dodd's Kidney Pills and they relieved
me again. l used three boxes. That
is now three years ago and my Back
ache has not returned in it's severity,
and by using another two boxes a lit
tie later on, the pain left altogether
and l have had no trouble since. You
may use my statement. l recommend
Dodd's Kidney Pills when and wher'
aver I can" Dodd's Kidney Pills, SOC.
per box at your dealer or Dodd's Medi
cine Co, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

trate the history OF The UHII6u oCdIeb
from colonial times, by exhibiting
such relics and memorials of note
worthy personages and events, and
domestic life of the country, as could
be brought together into groups OF
objects representing the different
periods. One striking feature in this
connection, which has been added
during the past year, is the unique
American period costume collection
OF nineteen dresses belonging to the
~cuocaaeiva hostesaaa of the White
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

Paul had taken of his shoes and
one still remained in the middle Of
the floor. Little Ruth came running
in and accidentally stepped on It. ooh,
excuse me" she exclaimed, and she
turned and saw no one except an old
shoe. Angry, she said: why, you
amt no one. and I wasted my bseaf
all for nothing"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

was war and peace was peace-but
now he knows differently. For he has
harvested three-quarters of a ton of
unexploded shells dating back to 1885
and he hasn't the faintest idea what
he is going to do with them.
! The shells, some spherical and
some cylindrical, had been resting
quietly in the mud of the Anacostia
river and were hauled out when the
river bottom was used to reclaim por-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
The Proof.

do you believe in love at first
sight?"
"Of course | do. There's Maggsby,
for instance. Do you suppose his wife
would ever have married him if she'd
taken a second look at his facet"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Loves Labor Lost.

81 had tough luck the other night"
What was the matter?"
Il promised my wife to be home at
ten o'clock"
"And didn't get home until two
O'Clock, | suppose"
mo, l was home at $3.50"
81 don't see any tough luck about
that"
my wife was fast asleep and ]
didn't get any credit for making good
Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

House from the time Of Martha Washington to that of a recent adminstra-
These costumes are 10 exhibited on lay figures as to bring out the
full effects of the gowns, although no effort has been made to reproduce the
faces Of the individuals. Several other dresses and a great number OF acces-
aories II apparel. including shawls, shoes, hats and bonnets, gloves, hand
kercbiefs combs, fans, and jewelry are also on display.
Amonp the STUN and uniforms of American men shown ar a uni
form and dress suit of George Washington, a court suit OF Gen. Thomas
pmkney. the court dress and other attire of James Monroe, and the uniform
coat of Ger. Andrew Jackson, worn at the battle of New Orleans.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Named After eranddad.

A New York boy visiting at Port
Jefferson, Long Island, asked an old
fisherman why they call the outgoing
tide the ebb.
"Why, don't you know that?" said
the fisherman. ITS named after my
grandfather, Cap'n Ebenezer Jones"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

It's last stages, l
tried Dodd's Kid
ney Pills. After
using two boxes I
was somewhat re-
lieved and I stop
ped the treatment.
In the spring of
the next year l
had another at
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Difficult.

John, / wish you would write a
nice letter to mother thanking her
for the pleasant visit she paid us"
Hadn't you better write 1t your
self. dear? I'm afraid ! couldn't make
1t sound sincere"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

DoN,T VISIT THE CALIFORNIA EX'
POSITIONS Without q supply. Of Aliens Foot
Ease, the a~niiseptic powder to be shaken into the
Shoes. or dissolved in the foot-bath.. The Standard
Remedy for the feet for rs years. II gives lnstan'
,sIief To fired aching feet and prevents swollen.
hi feel. One lady writes; y enjoyed every minute
Of my stay at the Expositions thanks to Aliens
Foot-Ease In my shoes Get II TODAY Adv
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

The features Of the memorial is designed by Henry Bacon, is a colonnade
surrounding the walls Of Memorial hall containing a statue Of Lincoln of
heroic size. That coonnade will consist Of 80 DWc columns symbohzing'
the Union of 1866, each column representing a state existing at the time of
Tdncoin's death. There will be nine columns on each side. The experimental
column now standing gives an idea of their composition, size and general
annearance Its A feet OF height is made up OF IL drums, each four feet thick
and Joined to give the effect Of a monolith Having served its purpose a an
axhibit 1t is to be taken down to permit Of the construction Of the walls Of
the Memorial hall standing within the proposed colonnade
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
WhY2

Psychological Mag-I al read
minds.
Engineer-Yuk ken? Ken yuh read
mine?
Psy.-Certainly.
Eng.-Why don't yuh hit me, then?
-Chaparral.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
cammunIna WIEN oneseIf.

II is In thy power, whenever thou
shalt choose, to retire into thyself.
Far nowhere with more quiet or with
more freedom from trouble does q
man retire, particularly when he has
w,sh,n him such thoughts that by look
,ng into them he is Immediately In
perfect tranquillity.-Marcu Azure
aius.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

President Lincoln in West Potomac
park.
It was erected by the contractors
for the superstructure mainly to
demonstrate the beauty and effect of
Colorado Yule marble, the stone OF
which the memorial is to be con
structcd. It has been greatly admired
by all who have seen 1t, including the
oficials OF the government supervis-
ing the work Of construction and the
many thousands Of people who drive
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

That's a fine machine you've got,
old man. What did you do with the
little car you had last year?"
"oh, l traded it for a pint Of gas
Cline
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Wooden.

The trees we're leaving, and when
the hackman came to take away the
trunks the willows were weeping and
the dogwood began to bark.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Gen.
eral Tonic because it contains the well
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. II acts on the Liver, Drives out
Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds
10 the Whole System. so cents. - Adv
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

rs it true that men never forget
their first loves?"
1T Is If their first loves happen to
be themselves"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

He-I didn't see you at church this
morning.
She-No. ! was late and went in
while you were asleep.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
THE PROFESSORS STATEMENT.

Prof. Aug. F. W. Schmitz, Thomas,
Okla, writes: Il was troubled with
Backache for about twenty-five years.
When told | had Brights Disease in
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Museum Teaches Human Side Of American History

RECENT report on the United States National museum gives an account
"A of the origin and development of the division OF history which VIII
appeal to every American The division was originally organized t Illus
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Signature sss5s s1 Of lIMzIzzM
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL FELL YOU
Try Murine Hys Remedy. for Red, Veal, Watery
myee and Granulatcd hyehoSb Eo SmhIupk-
81 mali Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

Japanese mills are suffering from a
shortage Of cotton supplies.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Washington Man Harvests Old Shells on His Farm

Wi HEN John Martin acquired his large, peacefulloohng farm ner Gies-
w boro point he little suspected that the terrors of war would have MIN
sitting up at nights through sheer anxiety, Martin, a Washington newspaper
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

The editorial waste basket has halt
ed the career OF many a promising
genius.