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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
FRENCH SHARE
RED CROSS JOY
WITH SAMMIES
I lighters, Wound de d an d
Refugee Children Remem-
bered by Americans.

How the American Red Cross has
prepared to give Christmas cheer
to American and French soldiers in
hospitals and in the trenches in
France, and to thousands OF chill
dren in the war zone, Is told in the
following cablegram received yes
terday from Paris:
"The American Red Cross has
provided funds so that there shall
be a Christmas party and enter
tainment In every American base
hospital. and a Christmas tree in
every ward where there are sick
and wounded American soldiers and
sailors. Every American soldier is
to have a Christmas bag contain
ing tobacco. cigarettes. soap. shoe
strings, wash cloth. towel, tooth
brush and large handkerchief filled
with candy.
PoiIus Remembered.
Christmas trees have been ar
ranged for at some OF the training
camps. One hundred thousand
socks containing gifts will be given
to the French soldiers in trenches,
and $4,000 Christmas bags to
wounded French soldiers.
In two towns the American Red
Cross hospitals have arranged
Christmas parties for the children.
The first real. old-fashioned, before
the-war kind OF Christmas since
1918 is being prepared for chill
dren of French refugees, cripples
and tuberculosis soldiers by the
American Red Cross. After three
Christmasless years. the children Of
the devastated region have almost
forgotten to put out wooden shoes,
which the French place where Am
erican children hang stockings.
THE American Red Cross is send
ing books. toys, Dummies. dogs and
balloons to be distributed to 1900
children near Ham, Nesle, and
Noyon by French friends of the
children. 1t also is providing for
the distribution OF toys sent by an
American newspaper, to 5000 chill
drcn. and is sending SO boxes of
toys and clothing to 1000 refugee
children south of Verdun."
To Cheer other Districts.
The cablegram states further
that extensive preparations have
been made to bring Christmas cheer
to children in many other districts,
as we'll as to give useful presents
to refugees and sick in different
hospitals throughout France.
Christmas fetes are to be held in
Is tuberculosis hospitals, at oI,e
OF which the soldiers will act a
play OF their own construction in
honor of the American Red Cross
Games. cigarettes and comforts
have been sent to IL schools where
war cripples are being trained for
new trades. The Society of Friends
will distribute three quarters of a
ton of American Christmas candy
to children in 20 villages where the
Quaker groups are to give Christ
mas tree parties.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25

United States Is being concentrat-
ed in the hands OF a small number
of families, less than one-fiftieth
of l per cent of the whole popula-
tion, at a rate never before known.
In 1910. 2 per cent OF the people
Of the United States owned so per
cent OF the wealth. Today. it is
certain this 2 per cent owns and
controls at least 10 per cent of the
nations wealth and resources.
But, you ask, won't the tax laws
passed by the last Congress cor
rect this by reducing many Of
these swollen incomes for the bene-
ut Of the Federal treasury?
Still Going Up.
The answer is no. except In rare In
stances Of men carrying on develop
ment work, who were unable to shirt
the bulk of their taxes to the consu m
ing public.
Most of these mtllionaires' incomes,
even after they have paid their income
taxes, will be greater in 1917 than they
were in 1916
predict that next December the
Treasury report will show at least 300
incomes over a million dollars, instead
Of the 2oS reported this year.
These 1900 millionaires paid taxi s
last year on a total Of 81, 469, OOO, 900 in
come-equivalent to the income or
:. $4,000 ordinary families averaging
81 10000 each.
There are only about 10000, 90 fami-
lies in the United States, so these 1900
received as much income as ons-
eighth Of all the American people.
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u. S. Millionaire Class
Doubled in Two Years
Official Figures Show 100 Per Cent Increase
in Number of Swollen Fortunes Since
War Broke Out

The number OF millionaIres in the
United States has more than doubled
since the beginning of the European
war, according to official figures just
made public by the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue.
In 1914 there were just 1850 per-
sons in the United States with in
comes Of $4,000, BIT in 1916 there were
17,os5, or, in round figures, two and
third times as many.
That it is highly conservative to
rank people with $4,000 incomes as
millionaires is universally admitted.
Let's look at the matter in another
way. At the beginning of the war
there was just one millionaire for
every 1900 ordinary American
folks" now there L. a millionaire
for every $500 Of the common people.
II They're Spread Out.
II these millionaires were even
ly distributed throughout the coun-
try. there would be one in every
town OF 5000 people; but they
aren't. Instead, statistics show that
about a third Of them are in New
York City and at least another third
in the other great cities, chiefly
in the East
Many OF the millionaIres migrate
ed to the cities after they had made
their piles in Industrial towns or
mining camps.
The largest increase was In the
number OF big rich," people with
incomes OF 100000 up. While the
number OF ordinary millionaires
doubled, the number of these multi
mlllionaires more than trebled. in
creasing from ia in 1914 to 52s in
1916.
These, be Il remembered, are
minimum figures; they represent
only the number who reported their
incomes to the revenue collectors.
II we knew the truth, the number
would probably be twice as big.
Bacon and MIIIionaIrea
These figures show Just where
the bulk of the increase in cost of
living has been going. 1t Is true,
Of course, that a part of the in
crease in the millionaires' in
comes came from Europe, through
the munitions trade but THE
GREATER PART OF THIS IN
CREASE CAME FROM THE
POCKETS OF THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE, through the price in
creases OF the last three years.
The plain fact Is: wealth In the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
COL. KROLL'S DESK
BUSY AS XMAS Bar
Fifty-six Marriage Licenses Were
Granted During Yesterday.

From my records here" said Col.
w. A. Knoll, as he inserted a fourth
point in mis- pen. at looks as though
have done two days work in one"
During the two days before Christ
mas last year." continued the colonel,
II issued Just fifty-six licenses. To-
day I have issued exactly that num-
ber."
The only spot in the courthouse
where there was the slightest activity
yesterday was at Col. KrolPs desk. He
is the only man in the whole place
who did a real days work.
Col. Krolrs prediction that the mar
riage licenses for this year will run
close 70 the 5000 mark is about to
come true. With a week more before
he closes his 1917 books, the licenses,
according to present indications, will
run a trifie over 5000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
Don't Trifle with Blood Disorders:
But Get Rid of Them Quickly

Impoverished and disordered state.
There are numerous other diseases
which are due solely to impure condi-
ton Of the blood.
Can you not see, therefore, the i'm
portance Of taking a blood purifier,
SO as to avoid these diseases? Just
give the system a thorough cleansing
with s. s. s., that sterling blood
remedy, and you will be in a posi-
tlon to enjoy the blessing Of good
health.
d 5. 8. has been on the market
tor more than fifty years and is
soid by druggists everywhere. De-
mand s. s. s. and don't take a sub
sutute. Free medical advice will be
gladly given about your own case
II you VIII write to our medical
director. Address Swift Speci6c CO
ga. Swift LABORATORY. Atlanta, Ca,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
Four Liberty Bonds
Stolen from Woman

Mrs. G. C. Cave 500 f street north
west. reported to the police last night
that some one had entered her apart
ment and had stolen four 500 liberty
bonds and several pieces OF jeweIry
valued at $1l6.
Miss Nellie Jones OF the same place
also reported the theft OF a purse val
ued at $50.
The house had been entered through
the bathroom window,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
Cleanse the System of All Impuri.
lies.

Watch your blood suppIy cIosa,v
be ever on the alert lest some i'm
purity creep in which will make in
roads upon your general health.
For upon the condition of vo,,r
blood depends largely whether or
not you are to enjoy that robust
and splendid vitality to which Won
are entitled.
Some Of the most painful and
serious ailments are diseases OF The
blood, which could be avoided nv
alert and prompt attention. Rbeu.
matSm comes from a tiny germ
which gets its foothold when the
blood supply is impure or run down
Catarrh is another disease which
science has shown Is more easily
CONTRACTED when tie blood q IN an
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25

Albert Sugar. 1882 Eleventh street
southeast, driver for Leventhal &
Co. 907 Louisiana avenue northwest,
was slightly injured when thrown
from his wagon in a collision with
a wagon belonging to Ruben Mazer.
2O53 L street northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25

Mary Henson, colored. 60, Of Gar
neId' ID: C.. was struck by a street
car at Seventh and B streets north
west yesterday afternoon. She was
removed to Casualty Hospital. Her
injuries are not serious,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15

1.-THE state Of Wisconsin Is big
enough and it's people are intelligent
and patriotic enough to continue CIV
ing their support to the college of ag-
riculture and the state fair, regard
less Of whether we are ct war or not.
These important agencies should be
maintained as part of the states work
ing capital"
This is the way Hon. George Staude-
mayer, Portage, senator Of the Twenty
seventh district, expressed himself re-
Gently on the question of agricultural
education. Although busy in the har-
vesting of his corn crop on the large
farm in Caledonia township, where he
is also experimenting the building of
a new residence to replace one Ge-
stroyed by fire last winter, Senator
Staudemayer said he was glad to con-
tribute favorable word on this sub
ject. He said he believed it was a
question much in the minds Of farm
youths just at present, many of them
were considering taking short courses
in agricultural during the winter
months.
While some boys who would or
dinarily have been in attendance at
agricultural colleges this winter will
be obliged to stay at home on the
farm, those who do go there will make
up In work, enthusiasm and ability
what they lack in numbers.
Gwen though the labor problem is
serious and at times desperate on our
farms, and personally situated as |
am, short Of help in a busy season, I
would advise all young men to take a
course in our agricultural college if 1t
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
PLEASANT VIEW

The next meeting of the Ladies' Aid
will be Mrs John Terrills and will be
held at the church Tuesday, November
20. Every one welcome.
The following people autoed to Rewey
and attended the John Davis sale last
Thursday: Mr. and Mrs William Proc
tor, Mr. and Mrs Edward Bowden, Mr.
and Mrs Henry Terrill, Mr. and Mrs B.
Laverty, Mr. and Mrs Clarence Griffith
and Samuel Cant.
Mr. and Mrs M. J. Laverty attended
the funeral of Garrett Doyle in Mineral
Point on Thursday
A number from here attended the box
social at Allen Lodge Friday night.
A miscellaneous shower was given
Miss Emma Jungblud Saturday even
ing at the Charles Cox home. Dainty
refreshments were servel, and Miss
Jungblud was presented with a number
of useful presents.
Mr. and Mrs Marshall Day recently
visited with Mr. and Mrs j. j. Hum
bert at their new farm home west of
town.
Misses Laverne and Bernice FitZ-
simons were the guests of Faye Terrill
from Friday until Monday.
Miss Veva James spent the week end
with friends in Jonesdale and also at
tended the League Rally at Argyle.
Miss Clara and Gilmore Godfrey spent
a few days recently with their brother
John Byron Godfrey, Battery F., 331 F.
A. N. A., Camp Grant, Rockford.
Adolph Born of Sitter spent several
days at the Fred Jungblud home.
Miss Catherine Ley visited for a few
days at Mineral Point recently.
M. J. Laverty spent Saturday and
Sunday visiting at Camp Grant.
Charles Day and Miss Bertha Powell
spent Sunday at Rewey
Mr. and Mrs J. A. Gore and sons of
Jonesdale, Mrs Marshall Day and
daughter, and Jesse James and Merle
Terrill spent Sunday at the Raleigh
James home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
NO REASON FOR 1T


There can be no reason why any
reader of this who suffers the tortures
of an aching back, the annoyance Of
urinary disorders, the pains and dan
gers Of kidney ills will fail to heed the
word of resident of this locality who
has found relief. The following is con-
vincing proof of merit.
Mrs Sophia Morton, 316 Emerson
ST., Monroe, Wis, says: Kidney
trouble in my case began with dull
pains in the top and back of my head:
I had dragging pains in the small OF
my back and my kidneys acted ir-
regularly. Doan's Kidney Pills made
me feel much better. The pain in my
kidneys was relieved and I gained in
strength and weight
OVER FIVE YEARS LATER, Mrs
Morton said: Il haven't had to use a
kidney medicine since giving my
former endorsement. I have as much
confidence in Doans Kidney Pills as
ever y
Price 6Oc. at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills the same that Mrs
Morton had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
EUROPE TAUGHT US HOW
TO USE OUR COUNTY AGENTS

for the post of district inspector?
eyes, and shall get it, too. have
a double object in that: first, to make
position for myself, and after that,
and more especially to accomplish
something that your grandfather can
see and appreciate. 1t is a lucky thing
that most of the owners of the hill
farms are young people who want i'm
provements and are seeking help. SO
I shall begin there. I will look after
everything from their cOWhOuSe to
their irrigation channels. / shall give
lectures and keep things going. l shall,
so to speak, besiege the old man Cher
grandfather with good work
"In these few words this young man
outlined the duties of a district in
spector, or, as we say, county adj
wiser. With the stimulation of his
love for the girl, and his ambition to
show her grandfather that he was wor-
thy of her, he went to the agricultural
college, and studied there for two or
three years. The exact time is not
plain. Then he came back and realized
his ambition. He became a district ag-
ricultural inspector.
1.-THE boy realized his ambition. His
triumph came a year or so after he
came back, when the old grandfather
found the labor Of taking care of his
farm burdensome, and ate humble pie
by going to the boy for help. First, he
talked with the schOOlmaster, who
asked him how his farm was getting
on. He replied that it was going down
hill like himself.
"'Your neighbors are getting on
we'll, OLE suggested the schoolmaster.
ayes, said Ole, but they have that
inspector of agriculture to help them.
From this we see that the young man
was making good as a county adviser
even in the mind of this hard old
grandfather.
1.-THE most interesting thing about
the whole matter to us is that in this
country we are just now learning what
the NOrwegians were practicing at
least seventy-five years ago. That we
have been so long in learning this one
thing is due, in part at least, to our
extreme f-sufficiency. Too many of
us in this country have the nation that
we know more than anybody else
about many things, and among them
agriculture. If we would, with open
minds, study some Of the agricultural
practices of the countries in Europe,
no doubt we would find many other
things to be learned from them"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15

Those of us who have looked upon
the county agricultural agent move
ment as something new and as an
other product of yankee ingenuity
have had the wrong ''hunch."
Just the same kind Of work was car
ried on years ago in certain farming
districts of Norway.
We are indebted to the late Henry
Wallace for an interesting report Of
the way the Norwegian county agents
worked.
In his charming manner he told us
very simple story of the work as first
carried on. Here it is robbed Of much
Of it's beauty.
"a farm boy fell in love with farm
girl. He felt himself at a disadvan-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15

tage because he was the son of q poor
farmer, and did not have as nice
clothes nor the social advantages Of
some of the neighbor boys, who were
also paying court to the girl. He felt
that the only thing for him to do was
to learn something that the others did
not know. and make a place for him
self. In talking with the girl one day,
were able to get together-for, like
many other lovers, they had opposition
to OvercOme-she asked:
"Isn't it true that you are trying
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
CARE INCREASES
POTATO PROFITS
BY J. G. MTLWARD,
Secretary Wisconsin Potato Growers
Association.

Association.
Each season much damage to our po-
tatO crop results from stock partially
frozen or chilled before or during har-
vest.
Very often these frozen tubers are
not detected until removed to warmer
temperatures in cellars, warehouses,
or cars. During a season of severe
freezing, large amounts of frozen and
rotten potatoes are removed from cars
at distributing points and freight
yards. Cars often are resorted on the
tracks and in large warehouses at
leading markets.
To avoid these troubles the beginner
in potato growing is cautioned against
postponing potato digging after condi-
tons are right for harvest.
Ptting May Solve Problem.
Where labor is scarce during dig
ging, many growers practice pitting
potatoes on the field in piles sloped
to shed water and covering carefully,
first with hay or straw, and finally
with from four to six inches of soil.
This furnishes immediate protection
and the stock can be hauled to ware
houses or cellars after the rush of
digging is over.
Growers who have good storage IA
cilities prefer to haul stock, if Ear
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
Semitic LANGUAGES.

Hebrew and Chaldee are sister dia-
lects of a great family of languages
to which the name of Semitic has usu-
ally been given from the real or sup
posed descent of the people speaking
them from the patriarch Shem. Shem
was the eldest son of Noah, born Gee
nests 5 :32) when his father had at
tanned the age of 500 years. He was
ninety-eight years old, married and
childless at the time of the deluge. He
died at the age of six hundred years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
An Old Mans Stomach.

AS we grow older and less active,
less and less food is required to meet the de-
mands of our bodies. If too much Is habitually
taken, the stomach will rebel. When a man
reaches the advanced age of So or 80, you will
find that he is light eater. Be as careful as
you will, however, you will occasionally eat
more than you should and will feel the need of
Chamberlain's Tablets to correct the disorder.
These tablets do not contain pepsin, but
strengthen the stomach and enables it to per-
form its functions naturally. They also cause
a gentle movement of the bowels.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
Reason for Seif-Confidence.

Self-confidence is really based pri-
marily upon ones consciousness Of his
own powers or of his deficiencies. A
clear understanding of this fact will
help to simplify the problem. 1t is
perfectly clear, for instance, that the
man who is poorly educated, who has
neglected his opportunities, who is I'M
disciplined, who lacks self-restraint,
who is truly incompetent in practically
all directions, and who is at the same
ti1e conscious Of his deficiencies, can
not expect to enjoy any degree of self
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Culture.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15

vested in good condition, direct to
storage cellars, and often pit such
stock as they intend to market direct
from the field. Under many conditions
it is, of course, advisable to market
direct from the field at harvest time
Farm Sorting Usually Best.
Many growers and dealers are giving
more and more attention to the re-
moval of unstable potatoes before
such stock is started for market. The
rush Of digging operations means that
large amounts Of unstable potatoes
will be hauled to loading stations, and
under certain conditions a large
amount of this stock will escape de-
lection.
The Objectionable conditions found
on the market are common scab, tuber
rots, coarse and badly bruised green
stock, understood tubers and badly
mixed varieties. Some of this dam
age may develop in storage or tran
sit. Many successful growers are Sc
curing these machines, and it is evil
dent that their use in farm storage
cellars would improve the grade Of
car shipments.
Every effort should be made to take
advantage of clear, bright days to
harvest. On heavy soils, especially,
the digging operations should be
fastened under dry conditions, even if
vines are partially green, rather than
to expose the crop to the dangers of
prolonged wet fall under these con-
ditiOns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
For a Weak Stomach.

AS a general rule all you need to- do
is to adopt Giet suited to your age and oc-
cupation and to keep your bowels regular
When you feel that you have eaten tool much
and when constipated, take one of Cham
herl's Tablets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
Odd Names in New York.

For odd names New York takes the
prize. Almost every calling is repre-
sented among the names of New York
ers, besides every title, physical, men
tai or moral quality and every beast
and bird familiar to man. Here are
some New York names: Outlaw, Hogg,
Gosh, Dorm, Jolly, Nutty, Looney, Kid
der, Tout, Hurt, Fake, Grunt, Darnall,
Fun, Laffers, Krazsy, Guyer, Bunk,
Tough, Pain, Crook, Gee, Damn, Wit,
Mutt, Batty, Stringer, Fight, Brawl.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
Mrs F.. Q. StucheII Tells How She
Cured Her Son Of a Cold.

when my son Ellis was sick with a
cold last winter, I gave him Chamberla1ns
Cough Remedy. 1t helped him at once and
quickly broke up his cold" writes Mrs P. 0.
Stuchell, Homer City, Pa. This remedy has
been in use for many years. It's good qualities
have been fully proven by many thousands OF
people, 1t is pleasant and safe to take
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
Getting Experience.
6 vnnr how Josh doing we'll 2"

"Ts your boy Josh doing well?"
"Of course" replied Farmer Corn,
tossel. "Josh has managed to be so pa
tlent with his last boss that I'm kind O.
hopeful he'll be able to come back to
the farm and get along with me-"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
Certain Cure For Group.

Mrs Rose Middleton, of Greenville,
ILL.,, has had experience in the treatment of this
disease. She says, when my children were
small my son had Group frequently. Cham
berlains Cough Remedy always broke up these
attacks Immediately, and I was never without
it in the house. l have taken it myself for
coughs and colds with good results.''
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
Guiding Fingers.

A machine has been perfected which
will copy to the smallest detail in
piece Of stone fastened under it's cut
ting tools a statue carried under guild
ing fingers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-15
The Way Smoothers.

Blessed are the happiness makers
Blessed are they that remove friction,
that make the courses Of life smooth
and the intercourse of man gentle
Henry Ward Beecher.