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The Detroit times., 1916-02-09
THE NATION
~ On. FRANK CRANE
(Copyriyht. lel6. b. Frank Crane,

i
when you were boy and walked
right up to that old white thing that
waved its arms at you in the back ysfd
and frightened you almost out of your
wits you found out that it was nothing
after all but shirt hanging on the line.
And when you walk now right up to
the big. ponderous thing we call Ma
ton you find it is--nothing.
A nation is no more than a county.
1t is geographical expression, racial
grouping, pigeon-hole in the desk. of
mankind where a certain number of peo-
pie are put for the purpose of classia-
cation.
1t is an artificial device for maintain
ing order. Incidentally it carries the
mail and taxes whisky.
It is thing we use to accomplish car.
tain ends; as we use rake, a stove, q
debating society, or a life insurance COM
pany to accomplish other ends.
The individual is the important object,
the nation is his instrument. his tool for
doing special work.
AS matter of fact, in civilized coun-
tries it makes little difference to the or
dinary man whether he is governed by
Germany or France.
What he wants from his government
is that it let him alone, as much as pos
sible, and maintain order
He wants to dwell unmolested with his
family, to trade and make money, to wor-
ship as he pleases and play at what he
likes.
Kaiser or car of king mean very little
to him until he is dragged out and shot
in a quarrel between rulers about which
he knows not thing in the world.
When you travelled in Europe before
the war it made no matter to you what
country you were in, so long as the
trains ran regularly and the meals were
served on time; just as in the United
States you have to consult your watch
and timetable to see whether you are
in Ohio or Indiana.
Before the war Germans did business
in England and France and crowded the
pensions in Italy and the Riviera, just
as unrestrictedly as il all those terri
tories were part of the German Empire.
There's nothing to prevent man, in
times of peace. from living in any for
eign country he chooses, marrying there,
transacting affairs and getting rich
there, 80 long as he observes the local
rules Of the game.
This world is composed of people, not
Of nations. We are men and women, not
Russian, Spanish and Asiatic.
This is the truth. And never till we
get into our heads will We get rid Of
the insane war habit.
For no people ever wanted war. 1t 10
nations that want it.
War is ghost product. 1t is a fever
caused by an atmospheric germ, an in- |
choate sentiment. 1t is the nervous crisis
of diseased imagination.
President Wilson reached the high
water mark of intelligence when he de-
clared that this nation asks nothing for |
itself it would not ask for humanity.
And the opposite iow-water mark II
the saying: my country, right o. |
wrong; but right or wrong, my coun-
tryw -!
The Detroit times., 1916-02-09
A Poem a Day



Beyond the hills. behind the dawn
across the Seventh Sea.
There Is ploonlit garden. lass, that
waits for you and me.
Where past the River Lethe flows
and by Its brooding stream
That lovers know. the peoples blow,
II Is the House o. Dreams
And when our hearts are weary. aud
when our eyes are blind,
With tears OF silent borrowings for
loves we've left behind.
Deep do we drink upon Its brink.
until our fingers meet,
And all the past IN gone al LAST. and
oh. the draft IL sweet!
The Nights are high. Oh. love a. mine,
beyond the wales OF pain.
Yet shall we seek the utmost peak
again and yet again.
The paths Ia God our feet have trod
shall lead. like unto thee
Beyond the hills. behind the dawn.
across the Seventh Sea-
Kendall Banning. .Cornhill Booklet.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-09
Cine Osborn Was
Always Lucky to Have
u This Kind of Enemies


This Kind of Enemies
Chase Osborn, while he was governor
n k Michigan, came to Detroit to attend
dinner tn the Pontchartrain hotel
hile Osborn was q candidate for
Il 1so1nor he made numerous enemies,
1ng politicians and newspapers, be-
y %De he wouldn't promise to turn the
- over to them, in the event of his
tll1n, h return for their support.
fksr he had been elected he made
@ more enemies out of politicians
newspapers and officeholders who
1 they could not dictate to him and
\ 1d not run his Office.
hen Osborn appeared in the Pont-
ktnin at the dinner hour. he found
a. these enemies present-there
o10 nAen there who had antagonized
n end thsre were men there whom he
noGnced.
- 8ound represented there news
y thak hAd abused him personally.
Nonh have been the part Of the
etnm 70 have taken his seat, smil-
AznCue these and to have forgot
ee pFetsnded to have forgotten, a
kinCp for the time being, but it
ud they had not invited a poll
! NAN and : man of PRIN-
md - siucsrsly FOR them and
0BED - any compromise with
Tint hs would have choked had
4 IA 70 eat.
Y 1kn turned. asked for his coat and
SrId LIT the room.
Sofused to sit with men in Detroit
hnd refused to sit with HIM in
A q 10 hive condescended to do SO would
2 ~ gfvon the lie to his declared pur-
both - Republican and as gov
( ~ q the-people.
nciIiation was the object Of the din
H ~ TO have been a love feast,
4tmeat the enemies Of Osborn, for per-
dnA md party reasons, were to have
I nllnn on the political neck they would
pU pfeferred to wiring.
ut the man they had invited as the
I 00est Of honor wasn't that kind of
lzpin.
On said day and date, Chase Osborn
loearne known to the SNUG bunch of
Z olItieilns and newspapers dominating
the Republican party in Michigan for SO
\ 1pQe. ~ = ''troublemaker."
Now that the name of Chase Osborn
/ u being prominently mentioned in con-
4 ortion with the presidential nomina-
IN II the Republican party. his politi-
eiau and newspaper enemies are proving
fhAt they have good memories.
Ihey are still Of the opinion that he
= ~troublemaker."
They are crying "Troublemaker."
JA1d for this they are richly deserving
IT, thanks Of Osborn.
This year, for his very first quail
$lcn win have to be known both to
q yorty and to the country as "trou-
\ p6keE@ in the Republican party in
o3 y sense that the SNUG bunch of
( g1'g enemies in the party here in
- regard him as troublemaker.
II 1eninee Of the Republicans for
i6ency this year must be Re-
xley when the time came in
~ Republicans to choose be-
~ pafty's nrst principles and its
o1lRA Stuck for principles.
~ n)neo must be . man who ap-
9k what the Republican
notipnnlH q the same kind
~ o1nen eave it in
The Detroit times., 1916-02-09
What Gasoline Costs
in Various Cities
of This Country

where n high and low price are
named IN this list the figures cover
the three grades Of gasolinN. one
price shows the average cost per
gallon In thst city.
The vide range OF cost ngurer.
from 20 cents IN New York 10 IL
cci'ts IN ~ Louis. retail. and from
cents W Boston TO 1t.s cents I'm
kansas City.- Wholesale, seems TO
irdicate an arbitrary method Of
price nxinu.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-09

A gratuitous falsehooo Is one
that gives itself away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
COMFORTING WORDS
Many a Mineral Point Household
Will Find Them So.

To have the pains and aches of bad
back removed-to be entirely free from
annoying, dangerous urinary disorders,
is enough to make any kidney sufferer
grateful. The following advice of one
who has suffered will prove comforting
words to hundreds of Mineral Point
readers.
P. Whalen, State & Front Sts., Min
eral Point. says: Il suffered from kid
ney trouble and rheumatic pains for
eight or ten years. I had dull, drag
ging sort of pain in the small of my
back. The kidney secretions were I'M
n natural and sometimes [ had too fire.
quent desire to pass them. l had to get
up often during the night on this ac-
count. Doan's Kidney Pills, procured
at Ivey's Drug Store, gave me great re-
lief"
OVER FIVE YEARS LATER, MI
Whalen said: L would not be where
| couldn't get Doan's Kidney Pills fol-
love or money. They always benefit
me-"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for kidney remedy - get
Doan's Kidney PilIs-the same that
Mr.. Whalen has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
MUSIC SOOTHES HORSES.
Undertaken Places Piano In the Sta
BILE of His Establishment.

Milwaukee.-Ray Biggs has placed a
piano in the stable back of his under
taking establishment at Waukesha for
the sole accommodation of his horses.
Mr.. Biggs said when he read a few
months ago about a photograph being
used in chicken coop to make chick
ems lay, he discredited the report, but
now he has been convinced that music
has a soothing effect on animals.
One of the men employed at the
stables plays the piano proficiently,
and he verified Mr.. Briggs statement
that when the horses came in from a
funeral procession, with their nerves at
high tension. they Immediately became
calm and complacent when they hear
the soothing strains Of a popular
waltz
Mr.. Biggs says he is thinking Of plac-
ing a musical instrument in the stable
on his farm northwest of the city, with
the belief that it may have some effect
on his COWS when the milking hour ap-
proaches.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
MOTHER is 80, DAUGHTER 70.
Five Generations Honor Woman Who
Crossed Land In Oxcart.

lone, Colo. - Eighty-nine candles,
which covered a delicious birthday
cake and marked the age Of the oldest
pioneer resident in lone, were blown
out by Mrs. I. B. Gregory as she was
surrounded by her family Of some
thirty-four members, five generations
being represented.
Mrs. Gregory was born near Spring
field, ILL.,, March s. 1927 Together
with her husband and one child she
endured the hardships of crossing the
plains in 1858 in a covered wagon
drawn by an OK team. The young
wife walked a great part of the dis
lance carrying the child The family
came almost direct to lone, and in
1854 erected a house, which has been
their home since and in which the re-
union was held.
Mr. Gregory died thirty-two years
ago, leaving the widow and nine chill
dren, all of whom are still living, the
Oldest being a daughter, seventy years
DID, and the youngest forty-eight years
Of age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
COLLIE HALTS A BULL.
Effort of a Dog Saves the Lives of Fa
Their and Son.

st. Louis. = Fannie. Scotch collie
saved the life Of John C. Shafer,
farmer and the dogs owner, and John
Shafer, father Of the dogs owner, on
two different occasions in one week,
when the men were attacked by an in
furiated bull, according to q story told
in Marine, III.
When the father went to the barn to
feed. the bull attacked him. In trying
TO get away he fell several times and
was bruised. His granddaughter, Mel
lie Shafer, arrived home from school
at that time, and she sent the collie
into the lot The dog halted the bull
and permitted the old man to escape.
The next morning, when the son
wen TO the barn to feed, the bu1 at
tackled him. His cries attracted Mrs.
Shafer, who went to the lot in her
night clothes, taking the dog with her,
for the second rescue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
LADY ASHBURTON.

comparison and at the same time min
Cling with the regular footlight favor
ties, as if such a thing as a social lad
der did not exist.
Miss Muriel Wilson is the leader Of
society's public theatricals. She has
been so long distinguished in amateur
performances for the entertainment OF
King Georges special circle that she
has had an experience in interpreting
dramatic roles which might be envied
by any gifted professional Miss Max
inc Elliott has long been one Of her
most intimate friends Miss Elizabeth
Asquith, young in years but accustOm-
ed to taking part in private theatricals
since she was a child, now frequently
appears in public with professionals.
Mrs. George Keppel does not appear
herself, but she is allowing her two
daughters to enter the ranks of the So
ciety bellies whose acting all the world
is privileged to see.
Lady AshburtOn, the former Miss
Frances Belmont Of New York and an
original Florodora girl at the Gaiety, is
not only returning to the stage to take
part in charity theatricals, but she is
teaching her stepdaughter, Miss Aurea
Barring. how to act. The young lady
finds this more to her liking than her
sisters position as maid Of honor to
Queen Mary. Both Lady Ashburton
and Miss Barring will be members of
the company which has been organized
by Lord Rosslyn to appear at the Thea
ter Royal, Winchester.
The Countess Of Essex nee Miss
Adele Grant of New York; recently had
an extremely successful charity matt
nee at the Gaiety theater, professionals
and society amateurs being indiscrim-
inately mixed up. Lady Diana Man
ners, the Duchess Of Rutland's lovely
daughter, took part, and Countess
Pauline Pappenheim Miss Wheeler OF
PHILADELPHIA looked radiant and youth
full in one Of the roles, in spite Of the
fact that her Bavarian husband is a
prisoner of war in England. happening
to be in the country when King George
and his cousin, the German emperor.
EXCHANGED declarations of hOstilities in
August, 1914.
Many others of the nobility are either
taking an active part in this new pa
triotic outlet or are rendering valuable
assistance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
ACT FOR CHARITY.
London Society Women Find Pa
triotic Outlet on Stage.
MANY TAKING ACTIVE PART.
As Method of Expressing Devotion to
Welfare of Soldiers They Are Sure
II Beats Red Gross Nursing and
Working In Munitions Factories.

London.--The women of London So
ciety who rushed into the hospitals as
soon as war was declared and into
the munitfen factories later on are dis
covering a much more pleasant meth
cd by which they can devote them
selves to the welfare of the soldiers.
Instead Of learning to scrub floors and
wash dishes ia the military hospitals
and submit to the rigid discipline of
the regular nurses, or taking thesr
places in the munition factories IL
overalls and caps, side by side with
the workmen's daughters, the women
who formerly were the life and soul
of gayety and brilliant hospitality are
finding q more congenial outlet for
their patriotic endeavors on the stage
not private theatricals, where only
carefully selected crowd of their own
friends would be allowed to see them,
but in charity matinees and evening
performances to which anybody can
go who wants to pay the price of the
tickets. And, having studied with ap-
p1ieation and indefatigable energy, they
seem not to be afraid to appear with
well known professionals, challenging
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
GIRL OF ELEVEN SHOOTS FOX
Maine Maid Is Expert With q Cali
Der Rifle.

Prentiss. Me.-Birdie Sibley, eleven
years old, can do almost anything that
any other little girl Of that'a can do
and lots they can't or don't.
She is at the head of her classes in
school, can cook q meal, sew and knit
make a garden. drive a horserake, ride
horseback and if the family We're short
of fresh meat could go out and get ma
terial enough for rabbit stew almost
any time with her little % rifle.
Birdie was out with her rife recently
and saw a fox running along the edge
of the woods some distance off. She
took careful aim just ahead Of him and
fired the shot, striking the fox in his
foreleg, and he rolled over and over
Quickly running toward him and pack
ing in another cartridge, Birdie made a
quick shot, hitting the fox square in
the head just as he was gathering him
self to make off on three legs. She
hopes to get another for next year and
have fine set of furs made.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Fielder d Fielder, Attorneys.

NOTICE TO PROVE AND NOTICE TO
CREDITORS.
STATE of Wisconsin, County Court, Iowa
~ COunt,--In Probate.
In re estate of Priscilla E. Phillips, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
Term Of said court to be held on the 9Th Tues
day of May A. ID. 1916, at the Court House
i'll the City Of Dodgeville, County Of Iowa and
State of Wisconsin, there will be. heard and
considered, the application of Annie Parkinson
to admit to probate the last Will and
Testament Of Priscilla e. Phillips, late of
the town of Linden, III said county, deceased,
and for the appointment of an executor,
(or administrator with will anneXed0
Notice is hereby further given, That at the
Regular Term Of said court to be held at said
Court House, on the fin st Tuesday Of October,
A. d. 1916, there will be heard, considered and
adjusted, all claims against said Priscilla
E. Phillips, deceased;
And notice is hereby further given, That all
such claims for examination and allowance
must be presented to said county court ut the
Court House in the City Of DOdgeville in said
county and state. on or before the End day of
September A. d. 1916 or be barred
Dated May End, 1916
BY the Court,
ALDRO jerks, Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
D. 0. Howard Breaks Rib and Sus-
tainS Injuries

The Dodgeville Sun Republic: D. o.
Howard. Spring Green, fell off the
house at the home of Fred Meudt of the
town of Dodgeville last Wednesday.
He received a broken rib, injuries to
his spine, cuts ON the head and severe
body bruises as a result of the fall.
DR.. w. j. Pearce was summoned and
cared for the injured man, who was
taken to his own home by auto that
evening. The doctor reports that he is
getting along as we'll as could be ex-
pected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Rheumatic Pain Stopped.

The drawing Of muscles, the soreness,
stiffness and agonizing pain of rheumatism
quickly yield to Sloan's Liniment. 1t stilnu-
lates circulation to the painful part. Just
apply as directed to the sore spots. In short
time the pain gives way to tingling sensation
of comfort and warmth. Here's proof have
had wonderful relief since | used your Lini-
ment on my knee. To think one application
gave me relief. Sorry havn't space to tell you
the history Thanking you for what your re-
medy has done for me. flames S. Ferguson,
Philada, Pa. Sloan's Liniment kills pain 25c,
at Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
CAN OF CORN n YEARS OLD.
And It's Still Good, Says Food Com
missioner.

indianapolis, Ind--Stories are pub
1ished frequently regarding vegetables
and fruits that have been canned many
years. Some persons haze an idea thai
fruit and vegetables lose in wholesome
ness after being in cans for a long
time. This idea, however, seems to be
q fallacy, according to an analysis re-
Gently made by II. E. Barnard, state
food and drug commissioner, who ex-
amined a twenty seven-year-0ld can OF
corn.
The can of corn was submitted to
MI. Barnard by the Indiana Wholesale
Grocers' association, and no doubt eX-
lists as TO the age Of the corn. Mr..
Barnard reported TO the association
that the corn was found in good condi-
ton ''in regard to color, consistency
and flavor" The interior Of the can
was bright. "Our investigation Of this
can Of corn,' Mr.. Barnard reports, lis
additional evidence that properly can
ned goods will keep Indefinitely with
no deterioration SO far as food value is
concerned and with little or no change
in palata bility."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
HOSTLER AN HEIR.
Will GET Lawyer to Look After Estate
When He Gets Time.

Pasadena, CaI-ROXie ShadWick, q
hostler at a local stable, paused in his
work the other day long enough to
open letter handed him by the post
man and read that he was an heir to
the rich estate of a granduncle in Mo-
doc county Then he folded the letter
and went back to smoothing the coat
of one Of the horses.
He has n recollection of his grand
uncle and asserts that the last time he
heard of him he was reputed to be
quite wealthy. Whether this wealth
increased or decreased he does not
know, but says he will seek a lawyer
III regard to the estate when he gets
time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Avoid SprInc Colds.

Sudden changes, high winds, shifting
season cause colds and grippe, and these spring
colds are annoying and dangerous and are
likely t. turn into chronic summer cough
In such cases take treatment of DR.. King
New Discovery, pleasant Laxative Tar Syrup
1t soothes the cough checks the cold and helps
break up an attack of grippe. It's already pre-
pared, no mixing or fussing. Just ask your
druggist for bottle Of Dr. Kings New Dis
coyery Tested and tried for over 40 years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
For the Bird CAGE.

Attractive are new brackets OF
enameled iron which may be attached
to the wall, near a window, to support
the hanging bird cage. Some Of these
brackets are enameled bright yellow
and a gay little yellow bird, supposed
ly a canary, perches On the end of the
bracket arm. Bright blue brackets are
provided with blue birds, red enameled
brackets with gay red-breasted robins
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
To Rid Child OF Worms.

Don't scold the fretful, nervous child.
Often its due to worms. Get rid Of these by
giving one-half to one lozenge Kickapoo Worm
Killer laxative worm candy. Give only plain
nourishing food lots of outdoor exercise and
put to bed early. Watch stools and continue
giving Kickapoo Worm Lozenges they will
positively remove the worms. 25c. at Drug
giStS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Not SatiSfa Glory.

Margaret was an unusually naughty
little girl. One day when she bad
been more than ordinarily obstreper-
Gus her father said to her: "Why
don't you try being good, Margaret
and see how it would go?" Margaret
stopped crying to reply: II did try
it once, papa, and I didn't get any sat-
isfaction out of it."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
BOYS LEARN BACHELORHOOD.
Taking UP Domestic Science and Will
Know How to Cook.

F\nCW TOW TO SOoN'
Mcpherson, Kan.-Leap year is pro-
ducing reverse results in Central Acad-
envy and College here.
A dozen boys have applied for a do
mestic science course, and others will
join. The instructor is Miss Viola
Graham, and she has received a num-
Der of additional applications. The
course will include cooking and sew
ing and will continue the remainder
of the school year.
The girls are doing their best to pre-
vent the movement of bachelOrhOOd by
inviting the college boys to attend par
ties, but the domestic science boy stu
dents are busy practicing the culinary
art, and they assert that if the women
intend to live independent lives they
also can.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Grand OPENING.

First Comedian-"Did you score a
hit with your new speciality" Second
Comedian-"D I? Why, the audience
gazed in open-mouthed wonder before
I was half way through" First Come
n-'Wonderful! 1t is seldom that
an entire audience yawns at once
st. Paul Dispatch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
How He Fooled Her.

One day mother left my little broth
er with a neighbor while she went
shopping. When she returned he was
telling her what he had for lunch,
and in conclusion he said: She
poured water in my cup before she
poured the tea, but | saw her do 1t
and | fooled her cause | just drank
as far down as the water!"-Chlcago
Tribune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Biz Oak 40 Years Old. Down.

Carlisle, Pa.-The first week in
March saw the passing of one Of the
oldest landmarks Of the country when
a monster oak tree that marked the
boundary of Silver Spring and Hamp-
den townships was cut down. The
tree was $50 years old and measured
four feet through. Four cords of wood
came from the trunk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
More Difficult.

'Most of us take things very seri-
ously." EYES," replied Miss Cayenne.
"And it is largely due to Incidence. In
order to seem serious it is necessary
only to manage your facial express
sion. But it takes a great deal of
time, money and ingenuity to be truly
frivolous. "-EXchange.