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Evening journal., 1917-12-18
TOWN STREETS.
M fhe Laurel Leader.

From the Laurel Leader.
From time TO time we have COM
mented on the condition Of county
roads and il is a pleasure to know that
our comment has been worthy Of at
tention. our county officials are in no
way dilatory when it comes to making
needed improvements, within their
power.
Now, perhaps, a word or two about
our town streets would be in order,
for II has been suggested that criticism
should begin at home. And there is
reason to critlcise our streets. We adj
nit we are awaiting action on a 100000
bond issud. for street Improvement,
but while we await we lind that the
depressiOns in the streets become
deeper, and in accordance with the law
Of nature, the bumps become higher.
Our streets within the town limits
are all in poor condition Market street
our principal thoroughfare, is sadly in
need Of filling and should be leveled
OF or graded in a manner that would
allow at least fairly comfortable traf-
nc. It would be a simple matter tc
M several of the larger depressions
and provide for a more gradual ap-
proach to cross streets.
Perhaps our street Improvement ap-
preparation Is not large but It wOul-
not require a very large expenditure
to grade the streets or level them oil
and an in a few holes.
While on the subject we wish tC
point out one feature There can be- nc
doubt but what Seaford, our neigh.
boring town, enjoys the distinction O
having the most bunny, uneven az
liver jolting main street in existence OF
the Peninsula But we should not taxi
Seaford as an example or try to taxi
tie record from her
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
OUR STATE AND Irs LOAFERs.


From the Milford Chronicle.
In Maryland they have a law which
was passed by the last legislature IN
that State, which compels all persons
to register and do some kind Of work
In Baltimore this law has been ep-
forced, much TO the surprise of many
Of the lazy and shirking class. In last
weeks Wicomico News, Of SALISBURY
Maryland, the following comment upon
this law appeared. and it is printed
here that our readers can get sn idea
as to how the law is operating me
Compulsory registration under the law
passed creating an industrial army oil
the State is having very good erect
in this community. For a time 1t was
looked upon as a joke by those who
were working only few hours a week
or none at all, but since the authori-
ties got busy and rounded up a good
ly number it has been different. we
have a type Of people here VINO De-
lieve in doing no work at all or doing
lust what they are compelled to do in
order to live, and it is this class that
is getting hit under the law. There Is
still much work TO do by the state
authorities before our people are fully
convinced that this law is intended to
be enforced and to play its part in the
Industrial fight that is part OF war
conditions. Many Of our negroes are
I stil unregi tered and many OF them
are still staying in bed until ten or
later in the morning, IL reports are to
be accepted as being true. We believe
that the State officer should have some
OF our local men who are well ac-
auainted with the population to help
/ them spot these loafers 1t is hard To
get many classes Of laborers now and
next year it will DE still harder. Our
/ farmers must have help, and the regis
tration will be a good thing to draw
from. Enforce the law until there is
not man. white or black able 10
work, who has not got job which
N.t .eep nm busy for eight hours
dow for six davs a week. The law Is
alright and has already helped out
thinss here by the good moral effect i
is having. and If carried out in accord
ance with its spirit and the spirit o
these war times when every man is eX
nected to do his bit, it will prove still
more effective. We believe that ;
similar law for Delaware would be
splendid thing for the farmers AM
fruitgrowers. II the matter is good 70
Maryland, It certainly would be a goo
thing for Delaware, so let us have
compulsory law-we have almos
} everything else but that.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
n,nrns sIcNAruRE WANTED.

1OUTHERN women having complained al the suihp'uo"'
~ manner In which the Government Is feeding our Ger
man nrsoners in this country, while the women them-
selves have been in actual want though asked to sign
the food-pedge Hoover has suggested that the pape
ing OF the Germans be stopped Mr. Hoover ne so ue
sres can 20 farther his criticism Of the manner III
which the War Department conserves food.
The food waste in some Of camps would be criminal
in land flowing with milk and honey. Great piles OF
perfecv good meat are daily taken to the camp ncnera
tors when they might be used in soups and stews Great
quantities of beans and oatmeal are ruined Dy
poor cooking Bushels Of potatoes are fried TO eatne
consistency served cold to the troops remain untoucneo
and are thrown away.
visitor to one Of the New York reserve officers train
ing camps early in October on the back steps oi one
Of the kitchens half pals of some sort OF jelly
the covers off ana the mass swarming with nes II II
was NOT thrown away was dangerous thing to serve
IN the students: II It was thrown away 1t was crime
against conservation On the other side Of the kitchen
stood two barrels Of onions which had been rained on
for two days.
On behalf Of the War Department Mr.. Baker should
egn foodnledee card and send Il to Mr. Hoover. The
Secretary should then take steps to that the pledge Is
carried out in the oantonments Every civilian in the
country has pulled his belt in a hole or two, and done 1t
willingly but the War Department waddles around wear
ing slack suspenders and cut In the back Of II pants
And incidentally be II remarked. the American soldiers
who have been captured by the Germans are being ra
TONED on thin potato soup and heavy black bread.
lust note that General Alenby took recommenda-
ton and gave us Jerusalem Christmas present Al
p nnp amt
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
rHEY MIL 81 IT nVER.

Al ENlBERs Of Santa Maria Council, Knights Of Coum-
IN1 bus. Of this city and their friends are making
splendid and effective fight for the 100000 that is
Delawares apportionment Of the Knights Of Columbus
war activities fund
Religious and political lines and preudce have fallen
before the high aims underlying the campaign and men
and women Of all religions and an shades Of political
thought cooperating in the great work Of putting
the thing
Considerably more than half Of the already has
been subscribed and the managers Of the campaign.
who are optimsts Of optmsts, feel that the entire
amount asked will be subscribed not over-subscribed
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
;IIftEIcecIs l.yD oGR Reys " TRANCE

- AYNioND HITCHCOCK announced in the course OF
IL The presentation Of words and Music" 10 The
PLAYHOUSE last evening that tonight he will make an ap
peal to the audience contributions to the our Boys
in France Tobacco Fund"
May good luck attend him in his effort to Obtain
smokes for our brave American lighters on the French
and Flanders front The object is one so worthy that
II should appeal to the patriotic and generous impulse
Of every man, woman and child in the audience.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
BRTKER learns HIS
FRIENDS TOLD TRUTH

while stopping at the Continental
Hotel in Philadelphia recently suf-
fcred n severe attack Of acute indiges-
tion as a result OF a general run down
system" writes Frank a. Suter. Balti-
more. a confectionery broker. Il heard
Tanlac praised so highly among my
friends that / got a bottle with the
result that In a few days time | was
back 90 perfect health. / acquired a
ravenous appetite; my food gives me
the proper nourishment and never suf-
fer from pains in my stomach, belch-
ing or a bloated feeling after eating
My blood Is in better shape. too, as
plmples and skin eruptions on my face
and back have left me. am rather
strong for Tanlac, you see
Tanlac is now being specially intro
duced in Wilmington at Smith anc
Strevigs Drug Store.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18

ssO-pound cake is to be shipped from New forS to
soldiers in Paris. We cake Of that size ana
don't know how it constructed but our guess is that an
architect drew the plans and structural iron workers
built t.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18

Spanish shoes made Of Esparto grass often stand %
years wear. But, oh pshaw the style would surely
change in IS or 20 years, anyhow!
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
THE 4yrsIoN" OF THE SANTA CLAUS.

A POOR rich man Of Oskaloosa Iowa. cannot be
n public santa Claus in his home town because foru-
nate Oskalooss although It has population Of 10000 or
10000 has no poverty stricken children who need him.
So Mr. Frederick knight Logan, the poor rich man. has
wired to the Hotel Majestic New York city to get up
big Christmas dinner for % poor children and their
mothers And his own mother. now so years old, Will
make the long hard trip to New York with him in order
to act as hostess at his Christmas party.
Now some persons win like TO read that certain rich
man will entertain half a hundred Of the poor in the
gorgeous ballroom Of a huge metropolitan hotel but
others will notice that this ambitious Santa Claus who
comes out Of the west has what Is popuarly called
vision" He secs beyond his home circle, and his own
community just like the only original Santa Claus who
is supposed to go round the whole world Christmas Eve,
hunting up little empty stockings
More Of this "vislon" Of the good old Santa Claus is
what hard and sad world needs just It is what
Wilmington needs We must cultivate the Imagination
10 picture human needs which do not feel And then
we must gather strength to help somehow; whether the
great need be half a continent half a world away.
To be satisfied because happen to be comfortable is
to miss tho finest spirit Of this terrible wonderful
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
Spirit of the Delmarvia Press

local residents than any one else. Re
lief is expected within a few days and
the Fuel Administrators should coop
crate with them.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18

In the Middle West folks get up at a. M nnd the
mercury below. and say its unusual That's what San
Francisco said that earthquake time.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18

We hope that the honorable Jeps like those supplies
which helped to pile up at Vladivostok
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
"ARE YOUR WINDOWS OPEN TOWARD JERUsALEMr

ARE YOUR WINDOWS OPEN TOWARD JERUsALEMT"
1 period of human history in which Jerusalem figured
~ interesting and remarkable than the latter
part of the eleventh century when Pope Gregory VII pro-
ectad against the seuk Turks who in possess
sion Of Palestine Gregorys didn't eventuae but his
propaganda later resulted in the famous Crusades and
caused the most general upheaya and concentration Of
world opinion recorded
After the centuries Of slaughter tyranny and ascvious
under Roman rule all Europe revoted from earthly
interests and manifested passionate longing for the hap
pness Of the spiritual world Millions Of people abso
mey changed their mode Of living and their practices in
dealing with each other Greed and envy seemed to
disappeared from the world TO be replaced by seabnega
tion and sacrifice It all Europe had suddenly
got religion, and the eyes OF all fixed upon the
heavenly city, Jerusalem.
Today the British have Jerusalem and promise that
Palestine shall be the homeland Of the Jerusalem
the Golden will not be longer befouled by the Mosem.
Its sacred relics viii not be destroyed by the Teutons
barbarsm It will be restored TO its old time glory and
sancty and would not be surprising IT, after the war;
the world should another great spiritual revival
equsllng not surprising that Of Gregorys tme with
millions Of eyes hearts and feet turning toward Jerusalem
God moves in mysterious way. HIS wonders to per-
i FORM"
Evening journal., 1917-12-18

What Petrograd really wants is provisional govern
ment that win dish out provisions with its proca
nations. Even newly y-bom Democrats have stomachs
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
Practical Gifts for Xmas

Never were offerings large In practical g useIu anu
st the ae time appropriate gifts for every member OF e
family . mention Just few Of them aud many others qu'e As
attractive await your choosing
Evening journal., 1917-12-18

Just note that General Aenby took our reeommenda-
ton and gave us Jerusalem a Christmas present Al
lenbv is our estimate Of a corking fine Santa Claus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
LUMBER INDUSTRY ASLEEP.
Forester Says Substitute Materials Are
Injuring the Business.

Kansas City, Nov. B. Greeley. as
sistant government forester, spoke of
the lumber business as IAN industry
asleep in talk he made to the South
western Lumbermen's association at
the Hotel Muehlebach. He said the
trade had permitted other building ma
terials to be substituted for wood with
out making any effort to find new uses
for it's products, according to the Kan
sas City Star.
'All social movements" he said, "af-
feet the lumber business one way or
another. The safety first movement
has caused a demand for steel cars, fire
proof buildings and a revision of the
building codes in almost all cities to the
detriment of the lumber business
1.-THE industry in q sense has been
asleep. Substitute materials for lumber
have been popularized by the manufac-
turers. Cement and steel have dis
placed wood, and the manufacturers of
those articles have been delving con-
stantly to find new uses for them The
lumber industry has made no effort to
keep itself in the field by finding new
uses for its products"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
ANOTHER MINERAL
Point CASE
1t Proves That There's Way Out
for Many Suffering Mineral Point
Folks

Just another report of case in Min
eral Point. Another typical case
Kidney ailments relieved in Mineral
Point with Doan's Kidney Pills.
George H. Hartley, cigar manufac-
turer, State street, Mineral Point, says:
L suffered for several months from
severe, sharp pal in the small of my
back. My kidneys were sore and the
kidney secretions were unnatural.
got Doans Kidney Pills at Ivey's
Drug Store and two or three boxes
drove away the pain. The kidney
secretions cleared up and l felt much
better in every way"
OVER FIVE YEARS LATER Mr.
Hartley said: Il have as much con-
fidence in Doan's Kidney Pills today
AS when | recommended them some
years ago. They rid me of kidney
trouble. Whenever [ have any return
of the symptoms of kidney trouble
| use Doan's Kidney Pills at once
and they always relieve me-"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan S
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Hartley
has twice publicly recommended Fos-
ter Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo, n Y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
ONE HUNDRED PATROL
CRAFT IN RUSH PLAN
Navy Department Officials Con-
fer With Builders and Arrange
For Immediate Construction.

Misunderstanding a few months
1t Is probable the United States will
have in commission the first of flo
tilla OF 100 or more high speed coast
patrol boats Or submarine chasers.
Officials Of the navy department con-
ferred with builders Of craft of this
type and planned for their immediate
construction.
The boats will be larger and Of some
what different type from that which it.
has been assumed would be adopted as
the standard. It had been supposed
that an eighty-fve foot gasoline cruiser
would be considered most efficient, but
it now appears the navy department
wants steam launches 40 feet long,
which will be more seaworthy and have
g. larger radius Of action than the
smaller craft. Speed, however, will be
insisted on
Details Of the armament and equip
ment Of the new type Of vessel are be-
ing worked out, but probably will not
be made public. Experts point out that
they will virtually represent a return
to the old type Of torpedo boat OF the
days before the Spanish war, which it
was thought had been completely su-
perseded by the destroyer.
Some Of the companies represented
at the conference have built great
many chasers for the British admiralty,
but will have to make some alterations
in their plants to supply the larger
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
FIGHTING U BOATS
Armed MERCHANTMEN Have Them
at a Disadvantage.
MANY HAVE BEEN BAGGED.

Guns Discharsing ProjectiIes of Four
or Six Pounds Have Proved Most Eff
fective-Necessary Economy In Mat
ter of Torpedoes Makes Undersea
Graft Easy Target.
| New York.-Although figures to show
| the number Of submarines destroyed
| by the entente allies and the means
bic, owing to the rigid censorship on
war activities, it was learned from an
authoritative source that direct gun
fire from the decks Of warships and
auxiliary vessels has been the most
effective method employed thus far.
To combat the submarine menace
the British government and her allies
have adopted various planssto catch
the undersea boats, although some Of
them have been abandoned as inefec-
tive. A marine authority of unques-
toned standing who is close to British
shipping interests said when asked az
to the effectiveness of arming ships:
1--WE have found that light guns, dis
charging projectiles of four and sig
pounds, in the hands of trained gun
ners have been by far the most effec
tive weapon. / know personally that
as many as two and three submarines
have been bagged in one day in this
way.
"a submarine commander looking
through periscope has a range Of vi
sion Of about three miles, but he must
get his target broadside on to have q
reasonable chance of making a torpe-
do hit what it is aimed for, and, as
tOrpedoes are very expensive mis-
sile, he cannot afford to take many
chances on q miss.
"a periScope above the water at a
distance Of 200 Or 800 yards makes q
fair mark for a gunner working from
the deck of ship thirty to forty feet
above the surface of the sea- One
shot hitting the mark is all that is
needed, as the submarines are Of light
construction, easily penetrated, and a
hole anywhere in their shell spells
their doom.
ut is seldom that a torpedo is fired
when threatened ship can SO maneu-
YER as to show only her stern for a
mark, and in most of the cases of this
nature SO far reported the submersi,
bles have come to the surface and re-
sorted to gunfire from a deck gun. In
this kind of fight gun mounted on
a steamship has a great advantage,
for the platform offered by a subma-
rine is al unsteady thing to fire from.
and, despite the smaller target offer
ed, the gunners on ships have the bet
ter Of it,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
"8" ON FISH BACKS.
Dealer Reports a New Species Caught
Off the California Coast.

Los Angeles, Cal-Cliff Oliver, who
markets the fish caught by the Japa-
nese and Russian fishermen Of the fish
ing village north Of Santa Monica,
claims that for this almost fishless sea-
son there has been a fair catch Of hall
but and sole. He said further:
1.-THE strange part Of this catch is
that every one Of the fish had a per-
fectly marked 80 on it's back. I have
handled hundreds Of tons Of these fish
before and have never seen one that
was marked in this way. Maybe it is
some new species, but if so it is just
like the others that have been caught
around the bay, only the 81 has been
added"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Still Hioher Coal.

Platteville Journal Indications point
to a still higher price for coal. The
contract scale for wages for both the
anthracite and bituminus coal fields
expires on April first, and so far as
negotiations have progressed, indica-
tons are that coal will cost 81 so per
ton more at the mines for the coming
periods.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
A Bilious Attack.

When you have a bilious attack your
liver fails to perform its functions You be-
come constipated. The food you eat ferments
in your stomach instead Of digesting. This in
flames the stomach and causes nausea, vomiting
and a terrible headache. Take Chamberlains
Tablets They will tone up your liver, clean
out your stomach and you will soon be as we'll
as ever They only cost quarter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Improving.

The mere monologist, however clev-
er, is universally voted bore among
US; the wit who wanted to crush peo-
pie, like Samuel Rogers, we simply
would not tolerate. All this is because
we are kinder, and whether it means
that we are less brilliant or not it GER
tainly means that we are better man.
nered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
SIoan's Liniment For rheumatism.

The torture of rheumatism, The
pains and aches that make life unbearable are
relieved by Sloan's Eminent, a clean, clear
liquid that is easy to apply and more effective
than mussy plasters or ointments because it
penetrates quickly without rubbing. For the
many pains and aches following exposure,
strains, sprains and muscle soreness, Sloan s
Liniment is promptly effective. Always have
bottle handy for govt, lumbago, toothache,
backache, stiff neck and all external pains. All
druggists, 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Worms Make Children Fretful.

Children suffering from worms are
dull and irritable, puny and weak, often grind
their teeth and cry out in sleep, being con-
slant source of worry to their parents Kicka-
poo Worm Killer is a mild laxative remedy in
candy tablet form that children like to take.
Promptly effective, it kills and removes the
worm from the system. Irregular appetite and
bowel movement, lack of interest in play are
sure signs of worms. Relieve your child of
burden. At all druggists. Csc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Spring Colds are Dangerous.
C111on nhonoQo of fonnprof11ro oY

underwear bring spring colds with stuffed up
head, sore throat and general cold symptoms.
A dose of DR.. Kings New Discovery is sure
relief, this happy combination of antiseptic
balsams clears the head, soothes the irritated
membranes and what might have been a linger-
cold is broken up. Don't stop treatment when
relief is first felt as half cured cold is danger
GUS. Take DIR. Kings New Discovery till your
cold is gone.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
You Need a Spring Laxative.

DR.. Kings New Life Pills will re-
move the accumulated wastes of winter from
your intestines, the burden Of the blood Get
that sluggish spring fever feeling out of your
SYSTEM brighten your eye, clear your complex
ion. Get that vim and snap of good purified
healthy blood DR.. King New Life Pills are q
non gripping laxative that aids natures process,
try them tonight. At all druggists, 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
The Pneumonia Season.

The cold, damp weather of March
seems to be the most favorable for the pneu-
monia germ. Now is the time to be careful.
Pneumonia often results from a cold. The
quicker a cold is gotten rid of the less the dan
ger. AS soon az the first indication Of cold
appears take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. AS
to the value of this preparation, ask anyone
who has used it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Knew All About That.

Tommy" said his father, 'if you
had little more spunk you would
stand better in your classes. Do you
know what spunk is?" Eyes, sir" re-
piled the little fellow: "Spunk is the
past Of spank"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy a
Favorjte for Colds,

J. L. Easley, Macon, Ill, in speaking
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy says, During
the past fifteen years it has been my sisters
favorite medicine for colds on the lungs. l
myself have taken it number of times when
suffering with a cold and it always relieved me
promptly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
German Wasps Raid British Coast.

London, Mar. 20.-A fleet of Ger
man torpedo boats shelled the Kentish
coast Sunday morning. The fire of the
fleet was directed On several towns.
The boats withdrew without being
damaged or encountering any British
war vessels. According to an official
statement little damage was done to
the towns.