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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
MONSTER BLUE WHALES.
The Most Gigantic Creatureo Tho
World Has Ever Known.


World Has Ever Known.
It has been said that the first duty of
a whale is to be large. The blue whale
Is then the most successful whale, for
it is the largest creature which has
ever existed on the earth or in its
waters. Even those extinct giant rep
tiles, the dinosaurs, which splashed
along the borders of the inland seas Of
Wyoming and Montana 100000 years
ago, could not approach a blue whale
either in length or weight.
In 1903 a blue whale was weighed Ill
sections at Newfoundland. The animal
was seventy-eight feet long, thirty-fve
feet around the shoulders, the head
was nineteen feet in length and the
tail sixteen feet from tip to tip. The
total weight was sixty-three tons. The
flesh weighed forty tons, the blub-
Der eight tons, the blood, viscera and
baleen seven tons and the bones eight
TONS
Exaggerated accounts Of the size of
blue whales are current even in repu-
table books on natural history, but the
largest specimen which has yet been
actually measured and recorded is
1877 feet long, stranded a few years ago
upon the coast of New Zealand. 1t
must have weighed at least seventy
five tons.
Whales are able to attain such an
enormous size because their bodies are
supported by the water in which they
live. A bird is limited to the weight
which it's wings can bear up In the air.
A land animal if it becomes too large
cannot hold it's body off the ground or
readily move about and is doomed to
certain destruction. But whale has
to face none Of these problems and can
grow without restraint.
Because whales live in a supporting
medium their young are of enormous
size at birth, in some instances the calf
being almost half the length of its
mother. | once took a twenty-five foot
baby, which weighed about eight tons,
from an eighty-fve foot blue whale
Roy Chapman Andrews in New York
Independent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
Rain Has Helped The Late
Potatoes.

Platteville Witness: The bureau of
crop estimates at Washington has com
piled figures on the various yields of
grain. potatoes, ETC.. throughout the
state. While the weather conditic MS
during the summer were not the best
the prospect is that there will be an
appreciate increase in the potato crop
over last year. In this section, tenn
porarily, the crop has been scarce,
owing to lack of rain. while over in
Iowa potatoes were selling for less than
half the price asked here. Late rains,
we understand, are greatly bene6tting
the late potatoes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
lngweI Cheese Factory Destroyed
by Fire.

Blanchardville Blade: Word came
Tuesday forenoon that the Ingwell
cheese factory was burning. No
assistance could be rendered from here
as thebuilding was pretty we'll consumed
before it was discovered The cheese
maker, John Schess and his wife were in
the cellar working at the cheese and
their children were upstairs in the
dwelling part of the factory, MI Schess
noticed smoke coming down through a
veutilator and ran upstairs and found
the building all on fire. He ran around
to the side Of the house, smashed in a
window and assisted his children to
safety. The factory tools, cheese, sup
plies and household goods were all a
total loss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
Feminine Diplomacy.

81 spoke a few words with Mrs.
Dubwaite this morning" Mrs. Calder
said.
And what did you say?" Mr. Cad
der asked.
ooh, / raved about her gown and
told her how we'll she was looking"
"My"
eff l am not invited to the old
frump's next reception it won't be my
fault. birmingham Age Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21

Il made hole in five strokes thia
morning" announced the new gOlfe;
triumphantly.
THAT'S nothing" said the other golf
er, who was even newer. Il invariably
make a hole With ever stroke. | car
never hit the ground in the same place
twice Boston Transcript.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
CALLING CARDS and INVITATIONS

in correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Mineral
Point Engraving work also furnished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
Behind In the News.

Teacher-What do you know about
Washington crossing the Delaware?
Boy-Nothing, ma'am! The boy skip
ped us On our paper this morning.
Boston Globe.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
SANTO DOMINGO OCCUPIED BY u
\. MILITARY FORCES

Santo Domingo. Dominican Republic
November 3O-The prolamination OF
military rule in the Dominican re-
public issued by Captain H. S. Knapp,
in command of the United States forces
here, declares, on behalf of the
American Government, that the repub-
lie has been occupied by military
forces. 1t gives assurance that there
is no intention on the part of the
United States to destroy the independ-
ence of the republic, but on the con-
trary, expresses a desire to assist the
country to Establish internal order and
to enable it to comply with the pro-
visions Of its conventions and to full
fill its obligation as a member of the
family of nations.
The Dominican laws are to remain
in force, except such as conflict with
the object of the occupants. Quiet
prevailed here last night.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
CAR SHORTAGE IN SOUTH AND
WEST TO BIZ AIDED

New York, December Ito afford
quick relief to the railroads which are
suffering most severely from a car
shortage, the American Railway Asso-
citation undertook today to force a
larger number of box cars from other
sections of the country to the South
and West. Announcement was made
here that instructions had been issued
to virtually all railroads by the Con-
ference Committee on Car Efficiency
of the association, directing them to
turn over to their Southern and West
era connections more box cars than
were received in return. This applies
to both loaded and empty cars.
Under these directions, it was an
nounced, New England railroads
which have on their lines more cars
than they own, must turn over to
their Southern and Western connec-
tons 80 per cent. more cars than they
received from those lines. Railroads OF
the Trunk line and Central Freight
territory and lines of the Central West
must send West and South 20 per cent
more cars than they receive in return
and Southern and Western roads are
required to send 10 per cent more.
All railroads were directed to send
to the Conference Committee on Car
Efficiency at Washington weekly re-
ports showing the number of cars re-
ceived or delivered to other roads, so
as to indicate the direction in which
the cars were moved.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
TOO DANGEROUS TO OVERLOOK
Maysvllle People VIII Do Well to
Heed the Warning.

To have good health, the digestion
heart, lungs and kidneys must work
perfectly. When there is anything
wrong with the digestion, heart or
lungs, a very noticeable pain or dis
tress gives prompt warning. Kidney
trouble is more easily overlooked
however, and too often gains long
start. But kidney trouble does give
early signs, and backache, headache
dizzy spells, rheumatic pains, too fire.
quent, scanty or painful urination
should not be neglected. When these
warnings appear, use Doans Kidney
Pills, the reliable, successful, strong
ly-recommended kidney remedy. AS.
slst the medicine by taking things cas-
Ter, reducing the diet and the use Of
liquors. A severe attack Of kidney dis
ease may be avoided. Doan's Kidney
Pills have won the grateful praise of
Maysville people. Read this Maysville
residents endorsement.
w. F. Lynch, 1877 w. Third st., Mays
vile, says: "My kidneys were weak
and the passage of the kidney secre-
tons were scanty and painful. Hav-
ing used Doan's Kidney Pills before,
again got box. They quickly re-
stored my kidneys to a normal condi-
tionr"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Lynch had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
pron, nuego1o NJ "
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
SUBMARINE GUARDED BY SMALL
Err UNDERSEA CRAFT WHILE
1T SHELLS DUTCH STEAM
. Err OFF THE CANARY
ISLANDS

London, December IA Reuter- dis.
patch from Las Palmas, Canary Is
lands, says the Dutch steamship Ke-
diri, 8, 77S tons gross, has been sunk
The crew was landed.
The Kediri was sunk by shell fire
from large submarine, which was
accompanied by smaller submarine
The smaller craft did picket duty, the
dispatch says, while the Kediri was
being shelled.
Lloyds announces the sinking of the
Danish steamship Egholm, 1,34S tons
gross, and of the French sailing vessel
St. Ansbert, 275 tons. The crew of the
st. Ansbert was landed.
The shipping agency also announces
the Sinking of the Norwegian steamer
Najaal.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
DEPORTATION PROTEST N RE.
NEWED BY 4. \.

Washington, December 1-Actlng on
its own behalf, the American Govern
ment has informed Germany anew OF
its deep concern over the deportation
of Belgians from their own country
by the German military authorities.
This action has been taken as a re-
suit of information about the deporta-
ton gathered from different sources
and after fruitless informal efforts on
behalf of the Belgians made by Amer
lean Charge Grew at Berlin.
Germany has been informed that
the treatment of the Belgians has
made a very bad impression in this
contry and that the United States
cannot avoid taking notice of the
situation, basing its stand on the
broad grounds of humanity.
The American Government, it was
learned today, was led to move not
only because of the expressed feeling
IhdI uepOIldtiOHS nave Oeeu lOOheu
upon with disfavor both by the Amer
lean people and Government, but be-
cause of fear that the Belgian relief
work which is administered by Amer
leans may be interfered with.
The information already in the
hands of the State Department on the
situation was supplemented today by
the Belgian Minister, Il. Havenith,
who reported to Secretary Lansing
that more than 100000 Belgians had
been deported, and that deportations
are continuing at the rate of 5000 a
week.
The new steps taken by the United
States followed a visit Of Colonel f.
NJ. House and James w. Gerard
American Ambassador to Ge.Many,
to the White House and State Depart
ment earlier in the week. Ambassador
Gerard, who plans to leave for Ber-
lin Tuesday, will be in a position to
present the personal views of Presi-
dent Wilson to the German Foreign
office when he arrives there.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
LIFTING OF EMBARGO ON ARMS
TO MEXICO CONSIDERED BY
PRESIDENT

Washington, December although
no official news of the rout of the Car
rama forces at Chihuahua by the Wi.
la bandits came to the State or War
Departments today or to the Mexican
Embassy. Eliseo Arredondo, the Am
bassador Designate, after conferences
with Secretaries Lansing and Baker
expressed the belief that the unofficial
reports were true, and ascribed the
defeat of the Carranza forces to a
lack of ammunition and food rather
than Generalization.
Soon after Mr.. Arrendondos visit to
them. Secretaries Lansing and Baker
separately conferred with President
Wilson. No announcement was made,
but ii was apparent in official circles
that there was some apprehension over
the situation which might confront this
Government should villa advance
north, as has been predicted, take
Juarez and establish himself as a de
facto authoridty again at the doors of
the United States.
From a military standpoint, posses
sion of Juarez and Chihuahua night
lead to possession of Monterey. Sal
tillo. Durango and practically military
control of the east portion Of Northern
Mexico.
The President is said TO be seriously
considering lifting the embargo on the
expectation of arms to Mexico.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
WHAT9 NOT DEAD? BULL MOOSE
SLOWLY Is BEING RESUS-
GATED, IT'S WHISPERED

New York, December 1.-The Nation
al Progressive party, though to have
been fatally wounded, if not killed, at
Chicago last June, is being resusciated
slowly but surely This was the news
which brought anything but tinglings
of pleasure to leaders of the two old
line parties today.
The Bull Moose organization, unless
present plans miscarry, expects to
make its second debut at St. Louis late
in January in a grab SO strange that
the party of four years ago may not
even be recognized. Not even the
name of emblem is likely to remain,
whiel George w. Perkins, Horace Will
kison, William Hamlin Childs and 9TH
er big Eastern men of wealth who sup
ported the party between the last two
presidential elections, are to be con-
spicuous only by their absence from
the roles of the reorganized party.
Under the auspices Of state "reor~
ganization committees" the old Pro-
gressive party is being brought back
to life in every state of the Union, ac-
cording to the news which leaked out
today Following preliminary meet
ings in the separate states there is to
be a big national gathering in St.
Louis at which new articles Of faith
are to be written, new principles evol-
we'd and new national leaders chosen.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
State Of Unlo. City Of Toledo |
Lucas County

Lucas County
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm Of F. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business In the
City OF Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me aud subscribed
In my presence. this 9th day Of De-
cember. A. d. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Puslic
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter-
nally and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halle Fault, 'ilgs fo' "nrsi
nation
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
RAILROAD TIME TABLES
s!as

No. IL departs 5;S5 a. m, daily eK-
cept Sunday.
No. 9 departs 100 p. m, daily sx-
ccpt Sunday.
No. 10 departs $40 p. IN. daily.
No. 10 arrives $3.50 a. m, daily ex-
ccpt Sunday.
No. is arrives 2:05 p. m. daily.
No. ii arrives $50 p. m, daily OK
cept Sunday.
No. 16 arrives 1880 a. m, daily en-
cept Sunday.
No. II departs 1850 a m. daily sx-
cept Sunday.
Schedule effective Sunday, May 70,
subject to change without notice.
II. S. ELLIS, Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04

A German inventor has brought out
an oxyhydrogen torch for cutting met
ais under water, the gas being sup
piled at high pressure.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04

A searchlight five feet in diameter,
from which light shafts have been
seen 200 miles away, has been built for
the United States navy.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04

A congress of continental Ameri-
can history" is to be held in Rio de
Janeiro in 1929 during the centen-
NAL celebration OF the independence
OF Brazil
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04

China will. teach papermaking in
Government school.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04

A good inflow makes a good out
flow; he who takes in much can and
must give much.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04

A man who lives right, and is right,
has more power in his silence than an
other by his words.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04

Pennsylvania silk factories employ
38 900 hands.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04

Many a man doesn't get along be-
cause of his own shortcomings.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
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List of unclaimed letters In the
Maysvllle Postofilce week ending No
vember 20:
Baler, Miss Floor
Burke, Lee
Bush, Mrs. Eliza
Brown, Mrs. Jim
Clay, Miss Alice Rogers
Gault, Mrs. J. A.
Marshall, Mrs. James
Shellito, Alfred
Stewart, Miss Lille May
Sapp, Sam
One cent due on above letters, per-
sons calling for same will please say
advertised.
M. F. KEHOE, p. NJ.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-04
Chesapeake & Ohio Ry,
Schedule effective May 2sth
EAST BOUND

Schedule effective May 2sth.
EAST BOUND
No. 8. 9:41 a. m.
No. 6. 1855 a. m.
No. 2, 1:4O y. m.
No. 16. $3.50 p. m.
No. IS. $500 p. m.
No. 4. 10:4s p. m.
WEST BOUND
No. 10. $50 a. m. ~.
No. 6. 6;l5 a. m.
No. /. 9;l9 a. m.
No. II. $3.50 a. m. /.
No. 8. $3.50 p. IN. Is ~
No. 7, ass p. m.
ti W. W, wIkoTE Agent
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-09-22

Girl wanted at Nelson's cigar
factory.
MATERNITY NURSE:-Are you
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-09-22
The Million Dollar Doll
A Road Show Of 80 People, at Bentley
Grand, Wednesday FyeninS
September 9Th

Mr.. Harvey D.. Orr's sensa-
tional musical comedy success 1.-The
Million Dollar Doll a company of
80 people is the next big attraction
booked at the Bentley Grand Thea
ter on Wednesday, September 81.
This is one Of the widely discuss
ed musical comedies Of the day.
pronounced by both press and public
to be the most attractive farce
comedy, along with catchy music
and dancing girls ever crowded
into two hours and a half of enjoy
ment. Beautiful gowns, whistling
music a thousand laughs and the
greatest singing and dancing
chorus in musical comedy. All the
leading roles are in the hands Of
efficient actors and actresses.
Mr.. Jack Busby as Jasper Jack
son" is one Of the best colored
comedians to be seen here in many
years. He early establishes cordial
relations with his audience and his
work is given hearty applause. In
Miss Marigold Cane as dolly
Witerso' the company possesses
the ideal million Dollar Girl''
and she has no difficulty in charm
ing those who see her in the title
role Of the piece. Flatering re-
ception is also accorded to the male
quartet, who sing several numbers.
The scenic production is COM
plete and attractive in every way,
while the various costumes worn by
the chorus are Of the latest styles
and very prettily designed. Alto
gether those who have an
opportunity to be present when
The Million Dollar Doll' is pre-
sented may be assured in advance
that they will find it highly enjoy
able.
The Reserved Seat Sale for the
million Dollar Doll' opens Mon
day morning, 10 o'clock at Bleser's
Drug Store and those wishing good
seats should be OH hand early as
this promises to be one of the
BANNER attractions Of the season
and Manager j. j. Nelson is Civ
ing the following guarantee. This
is the 3rd season Of the Million
Dollar Doll and we know it to be
good. 1t is all new this season.
Larger and better than ever and
any one who attends this show and
is not satisfied, come to Box Office
after the first act and get your
money back. You positively run
no risk. 80 let every one turn out
and give this great show a packed
house. 1t is not Burlesque but a
nice, clean and refined Musical
Comedy.
Signed J. j. Nelson. Manager.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-09-22
Notice. TO Creditors

state OF South Dakota. County Of Grant-ss In
County Court.
In The matter of the estate of John G..
johanson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the audersigned.
adm nistratIlX OF the state of John G.. JohHD-
son, deceased. to the creditor of. and all persons
having CLAIMS against the sad deceased, to
exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, With
Ia four months after the first publication OF thi Il
notice, 10 the said administrators at her re
sidenca In Pennington Tnwnelp, in Grant County
south Oak ia. whose postoffiee address is SUN
nit, South Dakota. postofflce Box l63.
Dated ut Milbank, 5. D., September Is. 1916.
GUSTAVA JOHNSON,
Administratrix Of the
estate OF John q. Johan
se2a-oc Ii. sOn, Deceased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-17
Mrs. E. F. c. Young's
Home at ElberOn. N. j.,
Robbed.

The Jersey City police were notified
early this morning to be on the lookout
for thieves who stole $4,000 worth Of
jewelry from the home of Mrs. l.. r.
c. Young, widow Of the Jersey City
banker and traction man, at Elberon,
y. J.. during a dinner party last even
ing.
Mrs. Youngs son, Z. L. Young, head
of the +. l.. Young Coal Company, in
Jersey City. told the police that the
thieves gained entrance to the upper
floors of his mothers home while mem
bers of the family and guests were at
dinner. The police were not told how
many persons are believed to have
been involved in the theft.
The list of the valuables taken fol
lows: One diamond neck chain set
with 100 stones, moonstone and dla-
mond brooch. two pearl rings, pair o.
pearl earrings set with diamonds, two
tbroe-stone diamond rings, diamond
har min. diamond bar pin OF b!acN
enamel, gold wrist watch, two dinner
rings. pair lorgnette earrings BLACK @
enamel rose pin with diamond centre
Tiffany leather bag containing iour >, %
gold pieces bearing initials +. r. T. L.
cameo brooch ,. 8
Detectives and special details OF po-
lice were assigned to watch all IN
coming trains in Jersey City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-17
BRITISH ACT MAY
HASTEN REPRISAL
Administration Studies
New Restrictions on
Neutral Trade.

Washington, Sept. 16.-EXercise OF
the reprisal powers given to the Presi-
dent bv Congress may be hastened by
the new British orders restricting
American trade with Holland and Sean
dinayia, officials intimated to-day. Al
though privately it is declared in re-
sponsible quarters that these orders
are strictly in line with the position
taken by Great Britain and her allies
early in the war, the publicity that has
been given them and their effect on
American opinion may force the Ad-
rninistration TO attempt vindication OF
Us neutrality.
Secretary Lansing and the Dutch
Minister, Mr.. Van Rappard, had con-
ference al the State Department to-
dav regarding the British orders. The
Dutch Minister, who for months past
has been urging the United states to
adopt methods which would bring
practical results toward helping com
nerce between the two countries, IN
ouired particularly whether Secretary
Lansing had any definite plan of pro-
cedure TO meet the present crisis. lie
vs. informed that the United states
was watching matters very closely ana
endcavoring TO keep itself informed on
the various phases Of the situation.
The United States has several times
protested against the plan OF limiting
the imports Of European neutrais 10
their home consumption needs, declar-
ing this 10 be an arbitrary restriction
on innocent neutral commerce, with n"
possible foundation in law. But prac-
tically II has been realized that Amer
can trade has not suffered through
these measures, but has been many
times larger than before the war. Inc
complaints have come, State Depart
ment officials believe, chiefly from
those Interested in serving Germany.
Lack Of Carriers Limits Commerce.
The real limitation Of American
commerce, il is declared, comes
through the scarcity of ships. United
states firms are doing a capacity blsi'
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