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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
WITHOUT HAT OR COAT.
West Virginia Man May Have Found
a New Health Cult

Wheeling. w VA new health
cult may be founded here following
the great success achieved by Joseph
Bleifus, who ilas not worn a hat in
two years AMI t@s not had even the
semblanoc of :, cod in that time. Blei-
fus has not only gone hatless for two
years, but lie has gone coatless. In all
kinds OF weathc: he has gone about
without hat. coat or Oyercoat, and he
has not been sick during that time.
Bleifus is a big strapping fellow not
yet out of his teens and with his broth
ers conducts meat market. He is
regarded as one Of the finest speci-
mems of physical manhood in the city.
Bicycle riding induced him to shed
surplus clothing. He found hats and
coats cumbersome and superfuous, got
out of the habit Of wearing them and
then passed them up altogether.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
ODDLY HEARS OF LEGACY.
Benefactor Learns of Request After He
Nearly Drowned.

Gloucester City, N. J.-Through an
account published Of the fact that he
had been rescued from drowning when
he fell overheard while unloading coal
at the Gloucester ferry wharf, Frank
Taylor OF 402 South Fourth street re-
ceived word that he had been left a
legacy by relative in South Jersey.
who died several months ago.
An aunt wrote from Deerfield, N. j.,
stating that they had been endeavor-
ing to find him for several months and
that they had read in a Philadelphia
newspaper Of his accident and hasten
ed to notify him that when the rela-
tive died he had been mentioned in the
will for portion of the estate, which
consisted of farm and agricultural
implements.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add 1 OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and / OF. of glycerine. Apply to the
hair twice week until it becomes the
desired shade. Any druggist can put
this up or you can mix it at home
at very little cost. Full directions
for making and use come in each
box of Barbo Compound. 1t will
gradually dsrken streaked, faded gray
hair, and removes dandruff. 1t is ex-
cellent for falling hair and will make
harsh hair soft and glossy. 1t will not
color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy,
and does not rub off.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
HID HUSBANDS FALSE TEETH,
jefferson Swears That Is the Way His
Wife Got Money From Him.

Pittsburgh.--It behooves all married
tightwads who wear false teeth to be-
ware. Often the subject of ridicule,
artificial teeth have at last been found
to serve practical purpose in domes-
tic life
Frank jefferson in divorce court told
a narrowing story of the manner in
which his wife had frequently forced
him to 'come across with money by
the simple expedient of taking his
false teeth and hiding them
The odd thing, to Jefferson's way of
thinking. was that even when he wax
ed angry his wife would refuse to re-
turn his teeth. Only Uncle Sans coin
of the realm would persuade her that
her husbands molars were essential
and necessary to his daily existence.
Mrs. Jefferson's side of the case was
terse and to the point-her husband
had refused her the money she believ-
ed she was entitled to as lady of the
house. Consequently she took these
measures to get it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
70 s Al E +!
The Jas. SpensIey Property
VERY DESIRABLE INDEED

Mr.. Spensley has purchased property in
Madison and has placed with the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency the sale of his Mineral
Point property, and it will be sold cheap if sold
soon.
ing on Church street, in Spensley's subdivision.
This is one of the best residences in town.
There are two good lots adjoining and another
fine lot connected by an alley. This last lot
also fronts on Church street.
There IS also the J. M. Smith homestead prop
erty including the house and barn and smaller
house. In this tract there are eight fine lots in
all.
The prices on all these pieces of property are
made right to sell. 1t will pay to investigate
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency at The Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17

SAMUEL UNIERMYER.
stock because Of his belief in, it's in
trinsic value On its merits he be-
lieves the stock is worth 81, ZOO a share.
This belief rests partly upon Mr.. I'm
termyer's estimate of Mr.. Charles M
SchWab as the greatest manufacturer
and salesman of modern times. The
story of how Mr.. Untermyer came to
form this estimate of Mr. SchWab and
invest so heavily in the stock Of the
present Bethlehem Steel corporation
recalls an interesting episode in the
financial history of the United States
when the methods of so called high
finance" were first exposed. This Oc-
Cured early in 1908.
A few months previously the United
States Shipbuilding company had been
organized under the laws of New Jer-
sey, with $16O00,000 of first mortgage
bonds and many millions of preferred
and common stock That company ac-
Quired a number Of the leading ship
yards Of the country that are now
owned by the Bethlehem Steel corpora
ton. 1t also acquired the Bethlehem
Steel plant from Nh Schwab, who
took g mortgage of $10000,O00 in part
payment of the purchase price. Among
the shipyards that went over to the
new company were the Nixon works,
ut Elizabeth. n. j., owned by Lewis
Nixon; the Bath ironwOrks of Maine;
the Harlan & HollingSworth shipyards,
in Delaware, and shipyards in San
Francisco owned by the Union Iron
works.
Within a few months after the or
ganization of the company it went to
smash. At this juncture Mr.. Inter
myer was retained by Roland B. Conk-
lin, Max Nathan and certain other
bondholders, together owning about
100000 of the bonds, face value.
On their behalf he began an action
in New Jersey for the appointment of
Il receiver, declaring that the promo
ton and fiotation of the securities was
fraud and that the properties, except
the Bethlehem Steel works, had been
turned over loaded with debt A re-
ceiver was appointed
After couple of years of legal war
fare a settlement was reached by
which a new cOmpany-the present
Bethlehem Steel corporation - was
formed. with S15.000,00O each of pre-
ferred and common stock The old
bondholders received 60 per cent of
new common stock and 40 per cent Of
new preferred stock of the Bethlehem
corporation for their bonds.
While Wall street operators have
sought to stimulate the bull campaign
I'm the so called war stocks" by call
ing attention from time to time to the
big war orders received by the va
rious steel, automobile and railway
equipment companies, Mr.. Untermyer
has Travelled about the country telling
the public that he favors an embargo
on arms and munitions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
FIVE CENTS FOR HORSE.
Farmer Made Bid as a Joke, but Crea
ture Was Sold to Him.

Georgetown, Del.-The lowest price
ever paid for a horse in Delaware was
received at a public sale of the prop
erty of Delaware Burton when David
Warrington bought one for cents.
When it was offered for sale the
bidding was very slack; in fact, there
was no one to start it. Warrington,
after considerable speculation, bid )
cents just for fun and was dumfound-
ed a moment later when it was knock
ed down to him at that price. The
horse put in a full day soon hauling
wood and, although it is rather thin
will develop with proper care, horse
hen say, into an animal worth 500.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
All the Difference.

A young girl who had been born and
brought up in clearinghouse atmos-
phere was suddenly transplanted into
a wealthy home. After she had been
there month q friend of her pa
troness said: Il expect you notice a
great difference between your present
and your former surroundings" ooh,
yes" said the girl. There, when a
man and girl walk out together,
everybody always says, Will he marry
her?' Here they say, Will she have
him?'"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
The Threat of the Armor Plate


The Springfield Republican: Do the
armor plate manufacturers want the
government to take their business from
them and produce armor plate for it
self? The question seems absurd. Yet
no surer way could have been found Of
inducing Congress to authorize gov
eminent plant than the threat Of the
manufacturers that in such an event
they will Immediately raise their price
by 5000 ton.
AS an example how not to do it, this
threat is entitled to rank among the
prize blunders. The fact that it was
delivered by leading republican sena-
tor, Boies Penrose of Pennsylvania, can
hardly fail to injure the republican
party with a presidential election only
nine months away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
MINERAL POINT EVIDENCE
FOR MINERAL POINT PEOPLE
The Statements Of Mineral Point
Residents Are Surely More ReIia-
BILE Than Those of Utter STRANGERS.

BILE Than Those of Utter Strangers.
Home testimony is real proof
Public statements of Mineral Point
people carry real weight.
What friend Or neighbor says COM
pels respect.
The word of one whose home is far
away invites your doubts.
Here's Mineral Point mans state
ment.
And it's for Mineral Point peoples
benefit.
Such evidence is convincing.
That's the kind of proof that backs
Doan's Kidney Pills.
G. A. Bachelor, High Street, Mineral
Point, says: II had trouble from my
back being sore and lame. My kidneys
acted irregularly, too. I had heard
what good medicine Doan's Kidney
Pills were and I got some. Two boxes
relieved me-"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy - get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Bachelor had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
Has Used. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy for 20 Years.

"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been used in my household for the past twenty
years. began giving it to my children when
they were small AS quick relief for cough
whooping cough, and ordinary colds, it has nc
equal. Being free from opium and other
harmful drugs, I never felt afraid to give it to
the children. have recommended it to large
number of friends and speak highly of it, ,
writes Mrs. Mary Minke, Shortsville, N. Y
Obtainable everywhere
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
Bethlehem Steel Rise Brings
$4,000, 600 10 Untermyer.
SnUN MAI KET, HIS WARNING
Said It's Hopeless For Average Man to
Expect to Accumulate Big Sum of
Money by Stock Deaing-Lawyer's
Wise investment Years Ago Brought
Fortune-Has Never Specialized.

New York.-'It is worse than hope.
less for the average man to expect to
amass a fortune or to make money by
dealing in the stock market"
And yet Samuel Untermyer, who
made the foregoing statement in a let
ter addressed to the Rev. C. T. Refs
ner, Grace Methodist Episcopal church,
this city, is today some $6,O00,O00 rich
er than he was year ago as the re-
suit Of the phenomenal rise in the price
Of Bethlehem Steel stock.
But Mr.. Untermyer has not speculat-
ed. Twelve years ago he bought $4,000
Shares of stock Of the Bethlehem Steel
company as an investment. For some
of it he paid as little as 500 share,
while none Of it, according to the wise
acres in Wall street, cost him more
than twice that amount. The same
stock today is selling around $3.50 a
share, and Mr.. Untermyer still holds
the bulk of the $1,000 shares which he
bought originally. He is holding the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
Unkind Comment.

The women who called just because
they couldn't get out of it were met
at the door by the maid. "My mis-
tress is taking her beauty Sleep" she
said. How long does it take herr"
asked one of the women. "Oh, less
than half an hour "She looks it,"
said the other woman in whisper to
her friend Then they left their cards
and trotted along.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
Zinc Is Selling at a High Price.

Platteville Witness: With zinc ore
selling for $114 ton, it is surprising
that more prospect work is not going on.
Big money used to be made when the
price ranged from $40 to $65 per ton.
Now it is about twice as high.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
THE SHEBOYGAN DAIRY BOARD
Sheboygan, Wis, Feb. 9, 1915

Sheboygan, Wis, Feb 8, 1916.
Twenty three factories offered LOO
cases of longhorns on the call board
today all sold at 100.
Sales a year ago today on the Sheboy-
gan board were: Is cases Young
Americas at 1890, "a daisies at 1890,
3O8 cases longhorns at 154c, al at 1880,
and 1877 boxes square prints at 16c
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
How Mr.. Davis Got Rid of a Bad
Cough.

Some time ago [ had very bad
cough writes Lewis T. Davis, Blackwater,
Del. ''My brother McCabe Davis gave me a
small bottle of Chambe lains Cough Remedy.
After taking this bought half dozen bottles
of it but only used one Of them as the cough left
me and have not been troubled since" OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
MOTHER TELLS HOW VINOL
Made Her Delicate Bow Strong

New York City. =" my little boy was
in very weak, delicate condition as a
result of gastritis and the measles and
there seemed no hope of saving his life.
The doctor prescribed cod liver oil but
he could not take it. | decided to try
Vinol = and with splendid results. 1t
seemed to agree with him so that now he
is strong healthy boy. Mrs. THOMAS
FITZGERALD, 1890 Park Ave, n. Y. City.
We guarantee Vinol, our delicious
ccd liver and iron tonic, for rundown
conditions, chronic coughs, colds and
bronchitis.
PRIDEAUX & BLISS, Druggists.
Mineral Point Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
Do You Find Fault With
Everybody?

An irritable, fault finding disposition
is often due to disordered stomach. man
with good digestion is nearly Away good
natured. Agreat many have been permanently
by Chamberlain s Tablets after years of suffer-
ing. These tablets strengthen the stomach and
enable it to perform it's functions naturally.
Obtainable everywhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
Loses Eye by Explosion Of
Gun Powder.

Platteville Witness: John Pauley Of
Burton suffered the loss Of his left eye
by an explosion of gun powder, while
he was experimenting. He had ex'
tracted the shot and powder, and lighted
the powder, thinking it would burn
SLOWLY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
onStipation.

When costive or troubled with con-
stipation take Chamberlain's Tablets. They
are easy to take and most agreeable in effect.
Obtainable everywhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17

Everything IN Its Turn.
To everything there is season and
time to every purpose.-Ecclesias
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17

Optimistic Thought.
1t is not the greatness of a mans
means that makes him independent so
much as the smallness of his wants.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
BENZ. B. RIPPERDA, d. G..

CHIROPRACTOR,
Mineral Point, Wis. Office above Opie's Cafe
Hours on Mondays and Fridays, 4 to 6; to
p. m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, to IL IN. Chi
ropractic removes the cause Of disease Nature
cures. One visit will convince you. Spinal
Analysis and Consultation Free
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
CALLING CARDS and INVITATIONS

in correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Mineral
Point. Engraving work also furnished.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06
ARE LIQUORS MEDICINE?

A certain class of prejudiced and jealous doctors call patent medicines only alcoholic beverages. They will tell you that such and such a medi- cine contains as much alcohol as a glass of beer or a certain quantity of whisky; but they do not mention that the beer or whisky is swallowed at one draught. while only a small quantity of the medicine is taken at one dose. At the same time they will use alcohol quite as freely and many in four or five times as great propor- tiOns in their own prescriptions.
 Such standard remedies as Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound use barely enough alcohol to preserve the root and herb extractives; too little to have injurious effects; and the medi- cine can be had, if desired, in non- alcoholic form.-Advertisem
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06

of first lieutenant
 Second Lieut. St. John $ r. Bart nolf. Fifth Infantry; John w. Butts Third Cavalry; George H. Brett. Sec ond Cavalry; Leo c. HOfferman, Fifth Cavalry; Sheldon H. Wheeler, Twen- ty Fifth Infantry; Geo. F. A. Rein, burg, Seventh Cavalry; John C. Me Donnell, Eleventh Cavalry.
 Capt. Alfred Roeder Philippine Scouts. retired, detailed acting quar- termaster to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, relieving Major Robert s. Smith, quar- termaster corps, who will proceed to Governors Island. relieving Capt. Her bert s. Whipple, retired. Captain Whipple to Fort Jay, relieving Capt. Frederick w. Coleman, quartermaster corps. who will report to quartermas- ter general.
 First Lieut., Jno. w. Vaughan, Med ical Reserve Corps, relieved Southern Department. First Lieut. Walter :. Neill, Thirteenth Cavalry. relieved Yellowstone National Park detach- mcnt
 Captain Robert II. WestcOtt, infan- try, leave extended ten days.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06
TheArny
Special to The Review)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-Army or ders:
 First Lieut.. Emil P. LaursOn. Elev- enth Cavalry, detailed as professor of military science and tactics at the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Texas
 Lieut.. Co.'s. Clarence A. Dentler, Twenty Third Infantry, and Edward N. Jones, Jr, Twentieth Infantry, de- tailed retiring board at Ft. Bliss, vice Major John O. Shea, Eight Cavalry, and Major Hanson E. Ely. Seventh Infantry, to serve during an eXamina- ton of Col. Chas. w. Taylor, Eighth Cavalry, qnly. Colonel Chas. w. Taylor report to this board for exam inatiOn.
 Following officers detailed aviation section signal corps. and are related as junior military aviators with rank
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06

If you've ever had corns. you've tried lots of things to get rid of them -salves that eat your toe and leave the corn remaining. cotton rings that make your cOrns bulge out like pop eyes. scissors and knives that make corns bleed and sore. harnesses and bandages that fill up your shoe, press on the corn and make your foot feel like paving block. What's the use? Why not do what millions are doing. take 3 seconds @ff and apply GETS IT. It dries, you put your stocking on right away, and wear your regular shoes. Your corn loosens from the toe, it lifts right off It's painless. It's the c5mmon-sense way. the sim plest, easiest, most effective way in the world. It's the national corn cure. Never fails.
 "GETS-IT' is sold and recommend ed by druggists everywhere, 25c 6 bottle, or sent on receipt of price, by E. Lawrence & Co, Chicago, III.
 Sold in Bisbee and recommended as the worlds best corn remedy by Phelps, Dodge Mercantile Go.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06
Men S Suits S1O.OO
Regular $500 Values

TO CLEAR OUR RACKS of re Suits, we have reduced prices to point, that for the past four weeks has made this Upstairs Clothes Shop the mecca of all economical buyers. These suits are in the best of this seasons STYLES, MATERIALS, PAT TERMS and COLORS, regular $15 values for $10.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06

- That already great value giving reputation which we enjoy is being greatly strengthened by the special values we are offering here today.
 It is our SEMI-ANNUAL mark-down sale of Men S Suits-The luxury of wearing the finest, highest type of quality clothes is now placed within reach of every man in the Warren District.
 Let us urge you to share in this remarkable sale - The prices are very much to your advantage. Remember, in these two lots there are suits suitable for Fall and Winter wear.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06
WILLIAMS WINS
 SINGLES TITLE
 FROM JOHNSTON
National Championship Won in Five Sets of Listless Play at Forest Hills Turf Before 10000 Fans.
(6y Review Leased Wire)

FOREST HILLS. N. Y, Sept. D. For the second time in his short career on American courts, R. Norris Williams II, of Philadelphia, won the national turf singles championship at the West Side Club here this after noon when he defeated William H. Johnson, Of San Francisco, the 1915 champion in a five set match, 4-5. 6-I, 0-6, 6-4, 6-4
 The match was hardly up to the
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06

tennis expected from these two mas
 ters of raGuet and courts. The gal leries of closely 10000 spectators looked on for wonderful and thrilling from the two survivors of the 196 entrants who started play here more than a week ago. There was lacking the sensational fight ing of the ball which was So marked in the Murray-Church contests.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06
COLLECTIVE SELLING BILL
 DOWNED BY LAFOLLETTE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-Admin- istration leaders said late today that Senators LaFollette. Republican. and Reed, Democrat, had forced them to abandon hope of passing the Webb bill to permit American collective sell ing agencies in foreign countries. Senator LaFollette said he would fili- buster the bill to death.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06

Fifty cents for each S1 1000 of capi- tai. surplus and undivided profits Of corporations, joint stock companies, and associations with capital in eX- cess of $99,OOO.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-06

do not exceed 50,O0O cigars $2; not exceeding 100000 $3; not exceeding 2OO,O S6; not exceeding 100000 SIP; exceeding 100000 cents per thou sand.
 Stamp Taxes
 Bonds, debentures or certificates of indebtedness, , cents on each S10O ff face value; agreements of sale, ? cents on each S1OO face value; certi- cates of stock cents on each S1O0 of value; sales of transfers cents per $1O0; merchandise agreements of sale 1 cent for each $1OO in value; convey ances 50 cents for each S100; ware house receipts D cents for S100. 30 cents for $500 and S1.OO for receipts exceeding $500 in value; customs house receipts 90 cents; foreign steamship tickets costing not to eX- ceed $50, S1; not more than S60, $3; and more than $50, 5 Parlor car and sleeping car tickets, 1 cent each.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-07
BODIES
STRONG FOR PEACE
ORGANIZATIONS VOTE OVER
WHELMlNGLY FOR AGREE
MENTS TO STOP WARS.
6 PROPOSITIONS CONSIDERED
Majority Given in Each Instance to
Measure Looking to Betterment
Of international Relations
Concerning War.

acknowledgements organiZa-
ions throughout the country COM
posing the Chamber of Commerce Of
the United States have voted yer
whelmingly at a referendum just
completed in favor Of an international
agreement designed to prevent war.
The vote, which was on six recon-
mendations Of a special committee Of
the chamber, was announced as fol-
lows:
Favoring conferences among neu-
trails to enunciate rules guaranteeing
safety of life and property at ca,
1852; opposed, 90.
Favoring an international court to
interpret International law, 1853; OPP
posed, Fl.
Favoring a council of Cancellation
to determine disputes not covered by
established rules, TIA; opposed, %.
Favoring an agreement to bring
economic pressure to bear on a n
ton resorting to war, $50; opposed,
1877.
Favoring an agreement to bring
concerted military pressure to bear
to prevent war, 1852; opposed, $40.
This is Is votes short of the two,
thirds necessary to approve.
Favoring frequent international con,
ferences for amendment Of interna
tiona law, 1863; opposed, 10.