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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
TWICE TOLD TESTIMONY
Mineral Point People Are Doing All
They Can for Fellow Sufferers,


Mineral Point testimony has been
published to prove the merit of Doan' 8
Kidney Pills to others in Mineral Point,
who suffer from bad backs and kidney
ills. Lest any sufferer doubt this evil
dence of merit, we produce confirmed
proof statements from Mineral Point
people who again endorse Doan's Kid
ney Pills-confrm their former testi-
mony Here's Mineral Point case:
P. Whalen State & Front streets,
Mineral Point, says: II suffered from
kidney trouble and rheumatic pains for
eight or ten years. 1 had dull, drag
ging sort of pain in the small of my
back. The kidney secretions were IN
natural and sometimes had too fire.
quent desire to pass them. had to get
up often during the night. Doan's
Kidney Pills, procured at Ivey's Drug
Store. gave me great relief"
OVER FIVE YEARS LATER Mr.
Whalen said: II would not be where
I couldn't get Doan's Kidney Pills, for
love nor money. They always benefit
me.
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan' s
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Whalen
has twice publicly recommended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
The japanese Empire.

The Japanese empire proper is made
up of four large islands, Nippon, Shi-
koku, Kiushu and Yedd0, and about
$500 small ones, many of them too
small and rocky for habitation. In area
the empire is very nearly the same as
the state of California, about 10000
square miles. 1t has a population Of
between 100000 and 5OC00,O00, the
larger part of it being engaged in agri-
culture and fishing. The arabic land
of the whole empire, not including For
mosa or Korea, is about 100000
acres. or just about that of the state Of
New York.-New York American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
MUSICAL MOUNTAINS.
Singing Cliffs In the Pyrenees and
Roaring Sands In Hawaii.

In certain parts of the world are
mountains and hills which are said by
the natives to sing. In the Pyrenees
certain cliffs emit plaintive sounds re-
semDling the strains of a harp. Two
other cliffs in the same chain are called
the 'snorers." When the wind is in
the southwest they send forth a pc
culiar sound not altogether musical.
The faces Of these cliffs are marked by
deep gullies, open in front, which may
be compared to the pipes Of an organ.
At certain times a stratum Of air, held
between the cliffs and bordering trees,
closes the openings while the wind
blows freely between through the gull
lies, or organ pipes, behind; hence the
music that is heard.
At the confluence Of the Orinoco and
the Rio Meta are granite cliffs which
sing at sunrise. Humboldt refers to
the phenomenon as the musical stones
Of the OrinOco. The music is caused by
the rush Of the expanding air through
assures partly closed by mica.
Many more examples may be cited to
show that nature makes use Of prin-
ciples which have been adopted by
man in the creation Of musical sounds.
Nor are the musical sounds of nature
confined to rocks, mountains and hills,
for in Hawaii is a sand bank fifty feet
high which, when the hand is moved
about in the loose sand, produces a
sound like that of a melodeon. It is
said that if the observer slides down
the bank on his back, dragging both
hands in the sand, the sound becomes
as loud as faint thunder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
WHEAT ACREAGE LARGEST
United States Government Figures
This Years Planting at 49,
100000 Acres.

Chicago, Dee 19.-ProspectS that
the heavy European demand for grain
iWill continue have led American farm
'crS this fall to plant the second larg-
est acreage OF wheat in the nations
history, according to the estimate of
the department of agriculture an
announced on Monday.
The total wheat acreage reported is
40O90,000, IN increase of 1000
acres over the fall of 1915.
The rye acreage shows an increase
of 100000 to 42140OO acres. The
poor condition Of wheat and rye is as
'cribed mainly to late planting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Constipation Causes Bad Skin.

A dull and pimply skin is due to a
sluggish bowel movement. Correct this condi-
ton and clear your complexion with DIR. King 8
New Life Pills. This mild laxative taken at
bed time will assure you full, free, non grip
ing movement in the morning Drive out the
dull, listless feeling resulting from overloaded
intestines and sluggish liver. Get bottle to-
day. At all Druggists, 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Nero's FiddIinq.

The expression, or story, of Nero
fddling while Rome burned had its
origin in the old story that the empe-
ror forbade the flames of Rome to be
put out and went to a high tower,
where he watched his city burning and
sang verses to his lutte upon the burn
ing of old Troy"-New York Times
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Stop That CouQh.

A hacking cough weakens the whole
system, drains your energy and gets worse if
neglected; your throat is raw, your chest aches,
and you feel sore all over. Relieve that cold at
once with DIR. Kings New Discovery. The
soothing pine balsam heal the irritated mem
branes. and the antiseptic and laxative qualities
kill the germs and break up your cold. Don't
let cold linger. Get DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry to day at your Druggist, SIC.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Shakespeare In France.

I once stumbled upon choice bit Of
French quotation from Shakespeare.
It was tale by Uchard.
The distinguished author of this tale
rendered "Frailty, thy name is wo-
man." by "Fragilite c'est lie nom dune
femme" C'Fragility, that is the name
Of a woman') .-Strauss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Mean REJOICING.

81 AM cursed with such Il mean dis
position" said J. Fuller Gloom, look
ing fxedly at Tennyson ]. Draft, chat
I rejoice every time l think that the
girl who rejected me when I was
young afterWard married a fellow who
turned out to be poet."-Kansas City
Star
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Has Proof.

IL don't see any sense III this old
joke about women shopping all day
and not spending a cent" scoffed the
bachelor. "Of course, you DON'T said
the married man sadly. 'There isn't
any sense in it; because it's lie.
I've been married ten years and I've
got receipted bills to prove what !
say"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Worms Make Children Fretful.

If your child cries out in sleep, is
nervous, puny and listless, ne may be a victim
Of worms. Begin treatment at once with Kick
apoo Worm Killer. This candy laxative in tab
let form kills the worm and removes it quickly
and easily. Don't permit y1ur child's develop
ment TO be retarded by the continued draining
of his vitality by worms Get Kickapoo Worm
Killer al your Druggist, 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28

Trolley Official (Who happened to be
on a car that has struck a woman and
carried her for block on the fender)-
We will charge you nothing for the
ride, ma'am, and will also give you q
transfer-this corporation has a SOUL
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Law CompeIs Bible Reading.

Three states in the Union have en-
acted laws compelling the daily read
ing of the Bible in the public schools,
namely: massachusetts,, Pennsylvania,
and New Jersey. The Pennsylvania
law requires the reading 0f at least
ten verses and the New Jersey law re-
quires at least five. = Northwestern
Christian Advocate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
How She Knew.

I'm sure that grocer of ours gives us
short weight" said he.
mo, he doesn't" said ma. "His
scales are correct. l know they are
weighed myself on them this morning,
and they showed that l am twenty
pounds lighter than l thought was."-
Detroit Free Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
SENATE HONORS SALISBURY
Delaware Man is Elected President
Pro Tenn of the Upper Branch
Of Congress.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Will
lard Salisbury Dem.) of Delaware was
elected president pro tempore of the
senate, receiving II votes to % for
Senator Gallinger Rep.) and for
Cenator Clapp of Minnesota, the can
didate of the PrgressiveRepublic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
THE SHEBOYGAN DAIRY BOARD

Sheboygan, Wis, Dec. Is, 1916
Fourteen factories offered III boxes of
cheese on the call board today and all
sold as follows: 5S7 cases longhorns at
23c, and 1870 boxes square prints at 224c
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Beakes Loses Contest.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 15.-Represent-
alive Samuel Beakes, Democrat lost
his fight to obtain, as the result of al
legged errors. certificate of election
over his Republican opponent, Mark
r. Bacon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
DIentv of Pain.

From BOYS essay: Pain tells us
that all is not right where the pain is.
There are many kinds of pain, enough
for every one to have Boston
Transcript.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
Just So.

LET your wife lead you, says a
writer CT various topics
Good advice. Better than having
her drive" Kansas City Journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28

We must expect everything and fear
everything from time and from men,
Vauvenargues.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-12-28
For SaIe---A Good Nine Room House

in the 1st ward. Lot 270xI2O. Good location
electric lights; hot water furnace; bathroom
closets in each bed room; good barn. Inquire
of GEORGE WOOLRICH, Sr.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01

Expecting heavier Christmas mails than ever before because of the gen eral prosperity prevalent throughout the country" Postmaster General Bur leson announced he had begun through postmasters, a nationwide mail early campaign"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01
REDISTRIBUTION OF BOX CARS IS REQUIRED
New Order Agreed Upon by Railroad
 Conference Committee.

Washington, Nov. 30.-Nation- wide redistribution of box cars is required by new order agreed upon by the railroad conference committee on car efficiency in it's campaign to relieve the car shortage which is holding freght shipments in many parts of the country. The order, which will be is sued tomorrow to become effective immediately. directs lines in sections where there is an excess of such equipment to return at junction points until further notice specified per cent ages of box cars in excess of the mum Der received by them.
 This action follows a series of con- ferences between the committee, rep resentatives of the Interstate Com merce Commission and representatives of shippers, which already has resulted in orders by the committee desiGned to facilitate the return of all classes of rolling stock to their owners and in the approval by the commission of a temporary scale of incerased demur- rage rates.
 F. B. Dow, in the conferences as counsel for the commission, expressed K the bl5inie4l tonight that the latest step would go far toward solving the problem and starting delayed consign- ments of coal and food supplies for their destinations. The congestion has been caused largely by the tremond- ous eastbound traffic fo rexport to Eu- rope.
 The order requires delivery of pox cars in excess of receipts as follows:
 New England roads, 30 per cent.
 The Baltimore and Ohio, Pennsyl- vania, Lackawanna, Erie, Lehigh Val ley, Ann Arbor, Michigan Central and others in the same territorial group, 20 per cent.
 Central and southern roads, includ- ing the Chicago and Northwestern, Chicago and Northwestern, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, St. Paul, Rock cent.
 The Union Pacific and others in the same group, 15 per cent.
 The Frisco, Cotton Belt. Kansas City Southern and Missouri, Kansas and Texas, 10 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01

The forces of Field Marshal von Mackensen are almost within smelling distance of the southern forts which protect Bucharest, the capital of Ru- mania. Driving along the railroad leading north from Giurgiu, von Mack ensen has captured the town of Tzo- mana, 16 miles south of Bucharest and at last accounts was still making progress towards his objective
 Meanwhile the army of General won Falkenhayn is keeping up It's pressure against the Rumanians west and northwest of the capital, in the cen- ter having forced the Rumanians to tall back to Glavatziotu, 37 miles from Bucharest, and farther north having captured the town of Campulung, thus opening the way for the unhindered advance of additional troops of the central powers through the Torzburg Pass into Wallachia-
 The offensive begun by the Russians In the region of Kirlibaba apparently Is not impeding to any extent the Teu- tonic inroads into Rumania Addi- tional gains are conceded to the Rus sians in this region, but again it is asserted that they have been dearly paid for in casualties. The Ruman-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01

ians on the north and northwest fronts have made progress in the Buzeu and Prahovo valleys.
 In none of the other theatres has there been any fighting of great in tensity, so far as the official reports show. The big guns of the belliger- ents on the front in France and Bel gium are still active at various points. The only infantry engagement report ed was near Ypres. where in an at tack on a two-mile front the British were repulsed, according to Berlin. Both Berlin and Sofia record the re- pulse of entente allied troops in the region of Monastir, Serbia, where rain and fog are hindering operations.
 In the Russian theatre Turkish troops have stopped strong Russian attacks on the Zlota Lipa river in Ga licia.
 The much discussed bill for com pulsory service of civilians for war service in Germany, kuown populariy as the man power bill,'' has been in troduced in the reichstag. In intro ducing it Chancellor von Bethmann- Hollweg again reiterated that Ger many was ready to end the war by a peace guaranteeing the existence and future of the German nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01
PINCH OF HIGH COST OF
 LIVING FELT IN NEW YORK
Chicken, Duck, Geese, corned Beef, Pork or Veal Substituted for Turkey
 key.

New York, Nov. 30.-The pinch of the high cost of turkey was felt in many homes and some public institu- lions in the observance of ThanKsgiv- Ing here today and resulted in the substitution of chicken, duck, geese, corned beef. pork or veal. Neverthe- less a greater effort than ever before was made to provide some kind of Thanksgiving dinner for the poor.
 Groans of disappointment greeted the announcement at a dinner given by the Salvation Army to 500 men that the organization all over the country had boycotted turkey and eggs. Soup, vegetables and pie were substituted.
 In many of the institutions and hos pitals of the city turkey were served. Thousands of poor were given turkey dinners by charitable organizations.
 Remembering the admonition of President Wilson te contribute funds to the relief of the people of the war ring nations, collections were taken in all the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches and in those of some other denominations for the Red Cross or other relief organizations.
 Patriotism and the spirit of inter- nationalism found expression in many Thanksgiving day sermons in the churches, where special services were held. Suggestions of federation of the world, or United States of the World, were made by some of the pas tors while others warned the people of America against "fattening on the worlds leanness."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01
FUNERAL PROCESSION OF
 EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH
Traversed the Streets of Vienna
 Hearse Drawn by Eight Horses.

London, Dec. 1, 1.05 a. m.-The fu- neral procession of the late Emperor Francis Joseph, says 9 Vienna 6es- patch received by way of Berne, left at o'clock yesterday afternoon the Hofburg chapel, where the bcdy had lain in state since Monday, and tra- Versed the streets Of Vienna by a cir cuitous route to Saint Stephen ca thedral. The hearsc was drawn by eight horses and surrounded by an imperial bodyGuard, lackeys and pages bearing torches and crucifiXes
 The route was lined with troops. in Gantry and cavalry, and tens Of thou sands of spectators crowded the pave ments and roofs and windows of houses. During the progress Of the cortege Emperor Charles drove direct to the cathedral, where he awaited with the empress, tue kings of Bull garia, Bavaria, SaXony and Wurttem- berg and nearly a hundred other mem bers of the imperial family and other royal houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01
DUTCH STEAMER kONIGEN
 REGENTES TO BE RELEASED
But Germans Are to Detain Mail for
 Examination.

Berlin, Nov. 30, Noon, via London, |8:55 D. m.-A semi official announce
 ment issued tonight says the Dutch
 packet steamer Konigen Regentes,
 which was taken into Zeebrugge re-
 gently by German submarine, will be
 released. The announcement adds
 that the mail matter carried hX the
 vessel will be detained and examined
 for contraband, such as currency and
 negotiable securities. This investisa-
 ton will determine whether the malls
 will be forwarded to their destinations.
 Three members of the crew, says the announcement, will probably face an investigation by a court martial on a charge of assisting a British courier to endeavor to conceal his mail pouch The German government considers that there was sufficient justification for taking the Konigen Regentes into port on the suspicion that she was carry ing contraband and because of the use of her wireless she was halted and that the vessel might we'll be brought into the prize court as a result of the conduct of her crew.
 The announcement concludes with the statement that the release of the vessel is granted as a favor
 The incident probably will result in dipomatic representations because Dutch torpedo boats, which had been summoned by wireless, tried to pre- vent the German submarine from cap turing the steamer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01
NASHVILLE ROAD APPEALS
 TO MEDIATION BOARD
To Adjust a Controversy With the
 Roads Employees

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 30.-The ser vices of the federal board of mediation and conciliation were asked for to- night by President Peyton of the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis Rail way to adjust a controversy with the roads employees which already has re- suited ind the brotherhood members voting overwhelmingly in favor of a strike. Brotherhood officials did not join in the request for mediation but ndcated that they would not oppose t.
 President Peyton's request was tel egraphed to Judge w. l.. Chambers of elo!pemuI gu p7HdeI ouM' pIeoq su steps wuold be taken to begin media : ton proceeding. The employees con tend that they are not gvien proper opportunity to take up grievances against the company through brother hood officials but are cmpelIed to act individually in their negotiations with ther employees.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01
REMNANTS OF cARRANZA ARMY
 cAMPEp SOUTH OF JUAREZ.
Streets of Chihuahua City Were Piled
 With Dead When Troops Fled.

Juarez, Mex, Nov. 3o-The remnants of a Carranza army that He'd from Chi huahua City after battle with Villa troops are in camp tonight on the plains south of Juarez. They brought with them the story of the evacuation of the city after four days and nights of fighting. The dead were piled high in the streets when they left and lad been covered with oil and burned, they said.
 Soon after i a. m. today the first troop train brought the ragged sur vivors of the de facto forces which had escaped to the north. Accompany ing this train was a sanitary section consisting of three second class coaches and one white cross hospital car. In these cars were more than 100 wounded soldiers of the ,,arranza command. The hospitals here are tiled and volunteer nurses are work ing to care fer the officers and men wounded in battle.
 The troop trains that brought this surviving force to the border left Chi huahua City at 10.30 Monday morning, station, where burned bridge forced shem to transfer to another train Wednesday.
 The troops brought back many of their field pieces. These are parked in the customs house yards with gar- ian0S or JefKed peer hanging from their muZzles. Women camp followers shared in the retreat. Some of them had children said to have been born on the battlefield
 Refugees said that between the cem- etery and Santa Rosa hill the dead covered the streets, many having died days before. Along the streets near the railroad station and surrounding the station one refugee said he saw many cavalry horses with carbines and sabres attached to the saddles The CarranZa cavalrymen having abandon ed them in order to leave the city on the troop train, they were left without an owner. Along Zarco avenue the lighting had been hercest and many civilians had been killed there and in other parts of the city by shell fire and rife balls. The houses lining this street were pitted with the buiie. marks of the battle refugee said. and many slic:f holes were to be seen in the houses in the heart of the city.
 All of the refugees agreed that Car ranza troops were winning during the first four days of the fighting, but either because of a shortage of an1mu- nition or lack Of morale, they abandon ed the city early on the fifth morning of the battle, seeking safety in flight in all directions
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01
Clever Evasion of
 Cold Storage Law
INTERSTATE COMBINATION OF
 COLD STORAGE HOUSES
75 IN THE COMBINE.
Warehouses in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey AlIesed-State Ten Months Limit Law is Circumvented by Transferring Commodities From One State to Another.

New York, Nov. 30.-The existence of an interstate combination of cold storage houses to keep up food prices was charged today by Joseph EIartigan, commissioner of weights and measures, who as secretary of Mayor Mitchefs committee on food supply. in investi- gating the cost of living with a view to effecting relief for consumers.
 75 in the Combine.
 There is ! so-called storage trust, Mir Hartigan said, tits members com prising 75 storage warehouses in New York New Jersey and Connecticut. It is believed that, to evade the laws Of the various states it is made easy for the owner of the goods in one cold stopNge warehouse to hold his goods ln one state until just before the time expires for the goods to be released and then to move them to warehouse in another state and keep them there as long as the law allows in that other state.
 Cold Storage Laws Joke.
 Although the law in each state per- mits storage only for limited time ten months, I believe, in the case o1 eggs-it is possible through the alleged trust. to keep goods in storage three times that period The law relating to cold storage houses are joke from a national standpoint. If the federal government were to take under it's cloak all the cold storage houses in the country and make one comprehensive law for them, the evil would be abat- od'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-01
GERMANY TO EcoNoMIZE
 IN THE USE OF COAL
Curtaiiment in It's Use for Amusement
 Purposes and Luxurious Living.

Berlin. Nov 30-By wireless to Sayville). The question of Germany S coal supply is being widely. discussed in the newspapers. The German mines now are providing coal for railroad service to a much greater extent than in peace times as a large number of German railway cars are now being operated outside of the country, in Poland. the Balkans and other terri tory within the hands of the central powers. The consumption of coal is increased by the fact that now no Ger man locomotives or trains are idle and because German industries are busy to their utmost capacity.
 To permit this increase use of coal on the railways and in the industries, it has been proposed to limit it's use for purposes of public amusement and luxurious living. It is planned to close the saloons earlier in the evening and 10 limit electrical advertisements in the streets and squares of cities. It is not proposed to close the theatres.