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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-09-16

PuASN' INV QuCoIiOh, a lew OH
these documents are falling into the
hands OF people for whom common
sense would intend them, but a more
sensible system would suggest that the
tracts on water power development, or
the report Of the secretary of the
treasury are not particularly interest.
ing to farmers, though this class might
be delighted to receive the agricultural
year book. Promiscuous distribution
of these public documents by congress
men is the reaso why millions of
them are wasted, and the result Is that
many valuable publications of the gov
eminent are not obtainable at any
price shortly after their appearance.
This ruthless extravaganza in printing
public documents, and the loading
down of the mails with "franked" let
ters, etc, from the offices of congress
men is one of the legacies Of old
show how easy it is to spend the public
money, for there Is not a congressman
in Washington who would approve of
such recklessness in his private affairs.
In this instance, as we'll as that of
the distribution of seeds, the intent of
the law is currect. 1t can hardly be
said that many public documents are
worthless, but beyond a limited circula-
tion to people interested in particular
subjects, their distribution is prepos-
ferrous. And as for the distribution of
seeds, ii was the original intent of
those who framed the law, that the
government would distribute different
varieties of garden and flower seeds in
such a way as to make the result part
of the educational work among the PEG
pie of the country. The theory was
that people in different parts of the
country would "try out" selected var
ieties Of seeds and that it would be to
the advantage of the public to bring
about a more widespread use of do
nestle and foreign seeds, plants and
bulbs.
When the government seeds are sent
to members of congress, there is a big
demand for extra clerks, and they put
up quantities of these seeds in small
sacks and send them out to their lieu
tenants throughout the country, with
the request that they be distributed
among the people. The congressmen's
lists are checked over and individual
packages of considerable size are sent
to that part of the constituency which
has political pull, and smaller packages
are sent to the common crowd" The
result is that everybody in the United
States is likely to get from one to a
hundred packages of free seeds.
There is not a privately controlled
corporation or institution in the line
of big business" in the United States
that would support a board of direc-
tors that would squander its money so
recklessly. The go~od-natured Ameri-
can public occasionally protests, and
each year there is a demand for re-
forms in the departments. A few
brave men have stood up in congress
and exposed the graft in which officials
and people alike participate in making
the government supply free seeds, but
the years go on, the new congress
men, whether they are reformers or
not, appear to be just as anxious as
their predecessors for their supply Of
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-09-16

SHdpbcT ~.
The first census was taken in 1890,
and in those days the president, o
having much to do, took charge of the
job. In 1910 the Secretary of State as
sumed the task, and in 1S49 the super
vision of the census was transferred
to the newly organized department of
the interior, where the work was taken
up decennially, until 1t was passed on
to the new department of commerce
and labor by passage of the act of 1903.
Congress, by act approved March g.,
1902, made the census bureau perma-
nent.
The work of the census bureau
overs four principal branches, viz:
population, agriculture, manufactures,
and mines and mining. So far as re-
lates TO population. the last census was
taken as of date April Is, 1910. 1t Is
estimated that the aggregate cost of
the thirteenth decennial census was
v e SIS, 600, 900. OF this, about Sc, $780,
600 represents the cost of collecting
data through the employment of over
10000 paid enumerators, besides super
visors and clerks. After the taking CT
the census in former periods, the work
was closed and the bureau discontinue
ed as soon as the figures were made
prrh1in hrtt the nanctu hpraa,. 80
a growing branch of the government,
and besides handling matters Of popu-
lation, 1t collects certain classes of
statistics during the interval during
the d%ecennial ~censuses The minimum
force representing the permanent or
~ganization OF the bureau Is composed
Of $50 persons; the minimum in the
fall of 1910 was $500. When Mr.. E.
Dana Durand assumed the position as
director Of the census, he made posi-
tive declarations to the effect that he
proposed carrying on the work as a
business institution; and having ar
ranged that his clerks should be ap-
pointed on the basis of competitive ex-
aminations through the civil service
commission-the appointments being
apportioned among the states accord
ing to their population-he started out
with bright prospects. Imagine, If you
can, a bureau with $500 people operat-
ed In Washington by a director who
defes the politicians. What do you
suppose would happen? Naturally. the
very thing that did happen! Gradually
the director yielded to political pres
sure, and eve then failure threatened
to destroy the results of the under
taking. At the beginning of the year
1912 1t was announced that the work of
the census was in q critical stage. and
that much of the statistical matter
would have no particular value unless
promptly produced. Congress was told
that there were insufficient funds to
carry on the work. but the lawmakers.
being e loggerheads with the director
refused to make appropriations that
w9re asked for. with the result that
many hpndredso Of clerks we're dismiss-
"a. Approximately two thousand
caerks Iost their positions in 1912.
when me director Anally resigned and
~ IL dsspasr, BIZ saecessor. early in
Y ascal year 1o1l. formed : commit
b. 1W " -~sxl $3.50 unnm a. &hn nwns
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-09-16

Stop Misery and Embarrassment Like
This With Simple. Easy "Gets-It."
she put ON 'Gets-It,' the corn was
sure to GO" Mary, like thousands of
others, used to be a heroine, suffering
martyrdom, using painful bandages,
irritating s~alves. sticky tape. toe
harnesses, blood-bringing razors and
scissors! She says now there's no sense in
It. Use "Gets-It," applied in 2 seconds.
Easy. simple. new way Just painless COM
mon senses! Millions are doing it.
Never fails. You can wear smaller shoes
now. You don have to limp around
n more, or walk on the side of your
shoes to try to get away from your cornsi
"GetS-It" that the corn or callus is going
away. For corns calluses, warts and
bunions.
"Gets-It" is sold by all druggists,
25c a bottle. or sent direct by E. Law
renee 81 Co.., Chicago.
Solu in Brookings ana as the
best corn cure by Brookings Phar-
macy.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-09-16
New.Way Wonder
for Corns, ''Gets.It''
The Big Surprise for Corn Owners.
It's Sure, Simple, Safe, Quick.

Listen to the wee story of "Gets-It,"
the worlds greatest corn remedy It's
a short story,-only about two feet
"Mary had a little 'Gets-It,' and
corns upon her toe; and every time
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-09-16
lNEFFlcIENcY IN GOVERNMENT
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
EXPANSION OF TRADE
Mineral Points Sales Days Draw Custom
From Wide Extent of Territory.
PROMISES MADE GOOD; CUSTOMERS WELL SATISFIED

The inauguration of sales days in Mineral Point has been
justified by results. The last sale record
breaker People from distant points last Saturday,
Friday and Monday made purchases, and expressed them
selves being than satisfied with the bargains which
they secured New seasonabe goods offered and peo
pie avaed themselves of the opportunity purchase
duced prices.
The lesson of these sales is that while people in general
readily take advantage Of trade opportunities they must be
shown that such opportunities really exist In setting about
do this the merchants of Mineral Point show WISDOM They
know this age of publicity of quick action of rapid
travel They know that it takes longer time to
city from distance of twenty thirty miles
than formerly required to travel distance from five
miles, and that distant folks then, reality
neghbors The merchants further know that if
Mineral Point to be kept the trade map they must do
something keep there and they doing the very
thing they ought do Other sales days will be announced
from time time the FUTURE with confidence of meeting
hearty response from the general public Watch for
in the columns of The Democrat and watch
anyone who dares say that Mineral Point is pretty
lively old town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
Theodore UnGer.

Word was received here the fore part
of last week Of the death, after short
illness, of Theodore Unger in Montana
last Tuesday, October 26, 1915; at the
age Of 81 years. The funeral took
place Saturday at home of the decedent
in Scranton, North Dakota. Mr.. Unger
was the third son of MI. and MIR. and
Mrs John Unger, Sr. of this city.
He was in business at Scranton the
past eight years. He was highly es-
teemed as an honest Industrious young
man. He is survived by his wife and
one daughter, besides his parents and his
brothers John and George of this city
and Charles Of Lancaster, and two
sisters Mrs. Fred Branger of this city
and Mrs. ]. P. Weier Of Ridgeway,
who have the sympathy of many
friends in their bereavement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
Mrs. Ann Jones.

After long suffering from infirmities
incident to advanced years, Mrs. Ann
Jones passed away on the gath of this
month at the home of her son Frank
Jones, in the town of Miff1in.
Her parents, John and Mary Hughes,
resided at Felin He'll, Carnavon Shire,
North Wales, where the deceased was
born on April s, 1887. With her par
ents, two brothers and two sisters, she
came to America in 1915, coming on a
sailing vessel, and the journey across
the ocean was made in about three
months. They came direct to Dodge
vile, Wisconsin, where the family re-
manned for three years, when they
moved to the town of Mif1in, where
the deceased resided continuously to
the time Of her death.
In September, 1854. she was united in
marriage to Hugh w. Jones at Peca-
tonica by Rev. John Davis. Her hus-
band died in March, 1872. To this
union eight children were born, two of
whom, John and Edwin, died in in
fancy, while a daughter, Mrs. Anna
Gibbon, died in September, 1884. The
surviving children are William H.
Jones, Richard II. Jones and Frank
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
JOHN BEER
LOSES LIFE
By the Accidental Discharge of a
Neighbor's Shotgun.

Last Saturday afternoon, while out
hunting with dog and gun, Levi Par
fridge of Willow Springs, stopped in
the farm of his neighbor John Beer
to talk with Mr.. Beer. On leaving,
Partridge put his gun through
fence, and tried to get his dog through
the fence also; and while he was thus
engaged the gun was accidentally dis
charged, the load striking Mr.. Beer in
the right arm and shoulder and in the
lungs. The accident occurred shortly
after 1 O'Clock and death occurred
shortly before s the next morning.
Mr.. Beer was about 70 years old and
was worthy citizen.
Levi Partridge is about 25 years old.
He is greatly crushed by the shocking
accident.
The funeral of Mr. Beer was held on
Tuesday, with interment in the Willow
Springs cemetery. Rev G w Emery
Of Mineral Point officiated
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
Ninetieth Birthday Anniversary

The children and grandchildren of
Mr.. Jacob Dresen of this city gathered
at his home last Friday, October 20, to
celebrate the ninetieth birthday ami
versary of their father. A three course
supper was served in honor of the oc-
casion. The table decoration was a
plateau in center with ninety candles of
all cOlOrs. Mr.. Dresen was the recipi-
ent of beautiful gifts and many cards,
which were highly appreciated especial
ly the unexpected ones from dear
friends. Vocal and instrumental music
and social chat made it very happy
occasion.
Mr.. Dresen although ninety years of
age walks very erect, has good health
and an excellent memory. He attends
mass at st. Mary's church every morn
ing, and makes two trips day to town
for the mails, etc. His children can
justly be proud of their worthy father,
who has many good wishes for happy
returns of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
RECTOR GOESTO NEW YORK

Rev. W. F. Phillips closed his rector
ship of Trinity church last Sunday
On Monday he left for Elkhorn for a
visit with his mother and sister, before
going to New York city to enter upon
his duties as curate in st. Peter S
church The following resolutions
adopted by the vestry of Trinity parish
leave nothing more to be said regarding
his successful ministry here:
Whereas. Reverend VIM. Frederick Phillips,
rector of this parish, has rendered to this vestry
of any misunderstanding or differences between
US, but in order that he may take up the work
of his ministry in wider field than this parish
affords.
And whereas our relations with Mr. Phillips
have always been and now are most friendly,
and we have learned to esteem him very highly,
both as man and minister. Therefore, be it
resolved, that we greatly regret the loss of Mr..
Phillips as our rector. We are glad that a
wider field of usefulness has opened to him.
His labors with US have been highly success
full. Under his ministry large number have
been confirmed and added to the membership
Of the parish.
He has rendered the services Of the church at
the altar in an impressive manner, and has
preached the Gospel of Christ from the pulpit
clearly, earnestly and forcibly.
He is highly esteemed, both by members of
this parish. and also by citizens of Mineral
Point generally.
We commend him to those t. whom he may
come. as true and faithful Christian minister
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
FISKE O'HARA'S GREAT SHOW

Delighted an Immense Audience at
the Municipal Theatre.
AS was to be expected from the high
class of the entertainment, Fiske
O'Hara, in Kilkenny, completely filled
the Municipal Theatre Monday evening.
The night was pleasant and many came
long distances. Every seat was sold
long before the doors were open; and
many calls had to be refused 1t was a
most enjoyable entertainment, and will
long be remembered as a notable event
in the good old show town.
All over southwestern Wisconsin our
Municipal committee are receiving de-
served credit for the manner in which
they manage the theatre. They bring
here exceptional attractions, which are
seldom seen outside of the larger cities,
and put them on successfully.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
HanSon-Goelz.

The marriage of Miss Rose Elaine
Hanson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Hanson Of Beloit, to Mr. Will
liam Charles Goelz of Mineral Point,
is announced The ceremony took
place Monday morning, October 25,
1915, at Milwaukee, Rev. Kohlstedt, an
old friend of the Hanson family, offici
ating. The attendants were Miss Selma
Syvertson of Beloit and Elmore Goelz
of Milwaukee. Mrs Charles Goelz OF
this city and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hanson and John Cooper of Beloit were
present.
The bride is highly esteemed and
favorably known in music circles of
Beloit. The groom is deserving
young man. He is graduate of our
Mineral Point High School and Of
Palmer college at Davenport, Iowa.
After November 10, they will be at
home at 243 Shirland Avenue, Beloit,
where the groom is located as a chiro
practor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Bennett-Prideaux.

The farm home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Bennett was the scene of quiet
wedding last Thursday morning, Oct.
%, when their daughter Miss Grace A.
was united in marriage to Mr.. Benjamin
FL. Prideaux of Carter, Montana.
After congratulations the bridal
party and immediate relatives sat down
to bounteous wedding dinner. The
happy young couple left on the afternoon
train for Chicago. From there they
will go to Carter, Mont, where the
groom owns farm.
Both bride and groom were reared
and educated in our city and are two of
our most popular young people. They
have many friends who join The Demo
crat in wishing them happiness and
prosperity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
Auto Accident.

Frank Quier, who was employed by
Roy Collins, came to town in a buggy
Saturday evening. His neice Dorothy
Sieger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Peter
Sieger of this city, requested him tc
give her just little ride, which was
granted. When they were near the
brewery hill Pengelly's auto of
Dodgeville came speeding along and
before the occupants were aware of
the danger the auto collided with the
buggy throwing the occupants out with
such force as to break Franks right
hip and bone was broken in Dorothy S
nose. The buggy was demolished,
also part of the auto. Frank Quier
is at the home of his sister Mrs Peter
Sieger. They are getting along as we'll
as can be expected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
NEWS FROM THE COUNTY
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE

Do parents visit the schools this nice
weather? Why don't they? Teachers
and pupils would enjoy their visit.
Housekeeping with school is very i'm :
portant and teachers should always
have their building we'll kept and teach
children to preserve neatness and to be
dissatisfied with untidy school rooms.
Fires are necessary these days to keep
rooms in proper condition.
The 1918 Legislature passed law re-
quiring every school to display the flag
upon suitable flag staff on all days
that the weather permits. This matter
needs immediate attention.
Section $50 of the Laws of 1918 give
successful teachers, who remain in the
same district for several years, state aid
of 2, and dollars for 3, and 4 sue
cessive years of successful teaching in
the same district.
Some excellent sample charts of weed
seeds have been gathered, and this
work is much more interesting than
reading a book about weeds with no
concrete work.
Hollyhead School, Miss Whelan as
teacher, held box social and program.
The proceeds, $19, will be used for school
supplies.
District No 1, Brigham, had sociable
and program; proceeds $40. Miss
L. dia Jones is teacher.
District No. 4, Moscow, held a program
and social. Receipts were $27. Arch.
Campbell is teacher.
District Nos, Dodgeville, raised $40 at
social recently. Proceeds to be used
for school supplies. Miss Olga Hanson
is teacher.
Naomi Evans, teacher in District No
10, Brigham, reports social for Friday,
Nov 5. j. A. V.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
ENTE RED INTO REST
Miss Genevieve Harriet
ChateiIe.

The Darlington newspapers announce
the death last Saturday, October %, of
Miss Genevieve Harriet Chatelle
aged 81 years. Death followed an opera
ton for appendicitis. Miss Chatelle
was the daughter of A. D. Chatelle,
and was noted for her gentle and
lovable disposition and was very much
beloved member Of the community. An
obituary notice says:
She was ever ready to receive the
summons which cast a great gloom
over the city. She passed peacefully
away at / :05 Saturday morning, Octo-
Der %, receiving the rites Of the Ca
tholic church from Father Nevin. She
was d beloved home girl and talented,
and her many friends and the whole
community mourn the loss Of this dear
one who has gone to the World Beyond.
One of the largest number of people
ever assembled at funeral in Darling
ton was at the residence Sunday after
noon to pay their last respects to the
departed. Among them were the
members of the Young Ladies' Sodality,
which organization attended in a body.
Her remain were taken to Oswego, N.
Y, Sunday for interment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
InI[IIIII

The tests in the various studies for
the second month Of school are we'll
under way and the monthly report
cards will be ready next week. Better
reports are expected this month since
the conditions under which teachers
and pupils have to work are bettered
to such an extent that there should be a
corresponding lmpro vement in the re-
suits accomplished.
The new furnace, which has been in
stalled, gives comfort on cool days, un
der the skillful management of our
competent janitor, Mr. Paynter.
The orchestra had very profitable
rehearsal last week.
A highly interesting talk was given
last Friday morning by Miss Reude
busch, entitled my Personal impress
sions of Mt. Vernon" She was a thor
ough master of her subject and as she
personally experienced this lonely trip,
the talk was all the more enjoyable.
Several classes have been honored with
visits from various members of the
School Board.
Several excellent readings and recita-
tions were given last week by students
who needed rhetorical credits to com
plete their last years work.
Recent visitors at tn high school
were: Lylith Gedye, Ruth Penhalle
gon, Della Suthers, Leila Davis, Agnes
Weidenfeller, Marie Schaumberg, Har
riet Paynter, Avis Schaaf and Stephen
Demuth. EVA SCHMIT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-11-04
THE SECOND ENTERTAINMENT,IN
THE LYCEUM COURSE.

Owing to illness and death in the
Bolander family, the Fairchild Orches-
ira appeared in their stead as the
second number of the Lyceum course,
at the Congregational church last
Friday evening.
The Orchestra was composed of girls,
and the variety of the music pleased all
who heard them. The selections read
by one of the Miss Fairchilds were also
very good and entertaining.
A brother of the Fairchild girls will
appear later in the american quartet,
which is included in the course.