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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-12
Just to understand!

Just to understand
What world of wretchedness it would save US!
1t would spare how many fears, chagrins, dis
Illusions disappointments heartaches, estrange-
ments!
l think the real reason why we dislike anybody
is that we do understand him. l have theory
that every human being is lovable if only under
stood.
And if we would try to understand our enc
mics half as hard as try to overcome them
they would cease to be enemies.
There is the mother who lives in constant trlc-
ton with her daughter. Their attitude is one OF
constant hostility. The mother complains that the
daughter is headstrong, secretive, wayward, in
tractable The daughter that the mother is hard,
unsympathetic, always finding fault. If both par
ties only had Imagination enough to put them
selves in each others place! If each would only
seek to understand the other instead of justifying
excusing, and plying herself!
Those who get along best with very small chill
dren are those who most carefully study them'
who try to get their viewpoint, who endeavor to
understand, more than to compel, correct or teach
In fact, the whole business of getting along
with folks" resolves itself into matter of under
standing folks and there is no business IN the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-12
QuipS and Quiddities-

"Now." said the farmer aristocratic lady
farmland, Il want you to clean up the pigsty the
stable, the henhouse and all the other of the
stock
then she before her employer both eyes
nearly closed. her mouth swollen red Jumps over
face, neck and hands
Il should be glad if you would pay me my money"
murmured. 81 can't do any more farming 1 want
leave"
Whats the natter" asked the farmer.
Il don't know what's the matter replied the victim
but it happened when started clean the bee
hive."
farm hand had been working in the fields from
dawn till darkness day after day, finishing I'D his
chores by lantern light. end of the month he
a steady job of
We'll, haven't you got one?" the astonished
reply.
mo" said the there are three or four hours
night that don't have anything do but fool
my time away sleeping"
The pIaywrights latest play was being pro-
duced Sitting in the last row in the paroUet seats he
plete failure. As the playwright sat, pale and sad
chilled to the heart by the fatal silence, woman
sitting behind him leaned forward and said:
Excuse sir; have something belonging to Won
Knowing to be the author Of play took the
liberty the beginning of performance of snip-
ping off a lock of your hair Allow to return it"
Villa seems to be about the only man left who
isn't mixed up in some sort of peace proposition.
Henry Ford's peace expedition wouldn't be con-
sidered a joke
People who speculated and lost on Wall street
recently shouldn't blame the 'leak." They would
have lost anyhow, sooner later.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-12
NOTICE To suRscRrRERs.

for addressing shows the time
last
To-pt ne regular service.
In changed. mention old,
ADDE'S II route, please give the route
number.
Rertance order registered mail
al for Department to
SI.Y LoCRNAL. Atlanta. Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-12

Spring is on the way. Already the belIigerents
are preparing to make subdivision of Europe
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-12

Villa seems to be about the only man left who
isn't mixed up in some sort of peace proposition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-12

Henry Ford's peace expedition wouldn't be con-
sidered a joke now.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-12

People who speculated and lost on Wall street
recently shouldn't blame the ''eak" They would
have lost anyhow, sooner or later.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29

by the folks they stuck for nottin'."
In their stead the farm business man
himself has awakened to the fact that,
providing he uses it properly, valuable
advertising space exists on barns and
sheds and silOs: Acting on this idea,
he promptly engages a sign painter
and instructs the man to fix up neat,
plainly lettered modest sized business
card in conspicuous place where
travellers may read and be informed
Note the two pictures used here. The
first is typical of the old, crudely-let-
tered barn display which existed only
to annoy. Below is typical farm
barn business card, one that tells the
story in gentlemanly fashion. Take
your pick, always remembering that
ones own building should be devoted
to boosting the home business if any
thing, and not given over to cheap
foreign sales talk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29
PLEASANT VIEW

The next meeting Of the Ladies' Aid
will be Mrs J. f. Benson's and will be
held at the church Wednesday, Deem
Der 8. Everyone welcome.
Reuben Hewett, in company with a
friend from Mineral Point, has been
spending several weeks camping and
trapping at North Otter creek.
The Apron bazaar and luncheon at
the church, which was postponed sew
eral weeks ago. will be held Decem Der
IA. Everyone welcome.
George Godfrey spent the week end
in Chicago.
Mrs James Benson spent last week at
the home of her son J. +. Benson.
S. W. Salmon's auction sale was
largely attended.
Miss Veva James spent the week end
at the Chad Harker home in Waldwick.
The Pleasant View Ladies Aid have
organized Red Cross society to be
held in connection with their society,"
Marshall Day attended the Vivian
sale near Linden and spent the night at
the home of his daughter Mrs J. j.
Humbert
Mr. and Mrs Charles Reeding OF Chi
cago are guests at the home of r. J.
Benson.
Mrs Jane Dunn returned Friday
from visiting at the Richard Giant
home near Waldwick
Mrs Marshall Day and sons and
daughter spent Sunday at the J. J..
Humble home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29

residing near Warren. Mrs Carl Jen-
sen. Wilbur Jensen, brother of Carl,
aged twenty eight. Robert Jensen,
aged twelve. Mrs William Ranthen-
thai, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Carl
Jensen. William Ranthenthal son in
law of Mr. and Mrs Carl Jensen.
The injured were rushed to Dubuque
on the same train that struck the au-
tomobile, and removed to the hospital
shortly before midnight.
Of the injured persons, Wilbur len
sen appeared to be in a more critical
state upon examination by physicians
there.
The automobile was completely
wrecked and its occupants hurled sew
eral yards.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29

Th" time wa; "han Il trip through
the rural districts Of Wisconsin was
like looking through the advertising
section Of a popular magazine.
Barn brOadsideS proclaimed the
value Of 'AppIe Jack Plug" COW
sheds shrieked the virtues Of mother
Muggin's Soothing Sirup;' granaries
grOancd beneath SiX-foot posters which
let the world know that Jingling
Brothers Mammoth Shows would be
in q certain city on q big red-letter
date, and then kept reminding children
Of past joys Cor several months after
the clowns had departed.
Where have vanished the wandering
sign writer's, who for paltry fee were
given The privilege Of daubing gaudy
commercial advertising all over the
premises! They have left US; but, in
the words Of the vaudeville rhymer:
They are gone, but not forgotten
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29
3 KILLED IN AUTO CRASH
Wives of TWO Army Officers and Son
of One Crushed to Death at
Champaign, III.

Champaign H., Nov. 19.-Mrs. Bene-r
dict, wife of Maj c. G. Benedict, their
seven-year-old son, and Mrs. Behrens,I
wife of Capt Conrad Behrens, were
killed, and Major Benedict and Cap
tain Behrens were severely injured
when an automobile in which they
were riding was struck by an Illinois
Traction system train at the western
limits of this city. 1t is believed bot,
officers will recover. Major Benedict
is in charge of an aviation class at
Chanute field, and Captain Behrens is
in charge of the hospital at that camp.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29
HAVE: cheer IN
DINING ROOM
By LAURA 3. BREEsE,
Formerly of the Department of Farm
ers' institutes of the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin.

Have the dining room warm and
cheerful. The ruling color should be
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29

the wall. The floor may have a rug
or carpet OF plain dark brown, or a
tWo-tOne brown or brown background
with some of the copper tones in
fiat conventional or small pattern.
Table, chairs and sideboard and wood
finishing should be Of the dark brown
Or real dark green tones for this color
scheme. There should be, if possible,
a generous amount Of sunlight and
good ventilation provided for the din
ing room. Simple curtains of ecru or
pale yellow in the net or patterned
rhintZ or cretOnnes would make pref
ty dressing for the windows.
While this color scheme is durable,
and cheerful, if proper tones are Sc
lected, many notifications of the sug-
geStlons are possible.
Make inexpensive Furniture Serve.
Many attractive dining rooms are
possible with painted furniture which
is becoming popular at present. This
scheme allows using inexpensive pieces
of furniture. Soft gray tones with lit
tie patterns of flowers stenciled on the
surface work in prettily with an old
surface work is pretty with an old
rose color scheme for the walls and
hangings, or the ivory painted furni-
ture is very dainty with the delft
blue walls and hangings. Danish cheap
pictures of fruit and game from the
walls.
Remember cheerfulness and simple
ity are desired in this room and the
family should endeavor to keep sun
shine prevailing when gathered
around the festive board. 'Let 1t be,
truly a place in which to eat, drink
and be merry" }
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29

vanished surfaces on furniture in any
rooD. but particularly in the dining
room, where enough high lights will
De reflected from the china and other
small furnishings belonging in this
room.
Dishes FOR Use, Not Display
1t Is better taste not to display too
much china and glassware A plate
rail is easily abused by placing upon it
too many brightly colored plates. "A
room spotted with gariSh china can
never be anything but distracting-
whereas few old pieces which are so
unObtruSive as to hold communion
with the background against which
they are placed are an enrichment"
Too Much Is Too Much.
The average sideboard. displayed in
furniture stores. and often found in
homes, is Il cross between bureau
and "WhatnOt' Either the old-fash-
Toned kind or some of the crafts shop
types are the most substantial and ser
Vlceable. Many of the sideboards are
y.
inns again is Recommendation.
A plain scarf over the top surface,
ana perhaps few doilies on the
shelves under the china, but not hang
ing over the edge, tone up the side
board or closet sufficiently and are
used to relieve the baroness of the fiat
surfaces.
Plan for a CHEEKY Room.
Her is ''cheery' and durable dim
ing room furnishing scheme, with
copper and brown as the color.
Have the side walls a soft brown
to platerail or dadO and the upper
part a pretty shade of copper with
ceiling a pale yellow or deep cream
blending in tone with the copper of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29
Train hits Auto Near Warren.

Platteville Journal: One boy was
killed, six other persons injured, two
seriously, one perhaps fatally. when a
fast west bound Illinois Central passen
ger train struck an automobile driven
by Carl Jensen at grade crossing at
Warren, H., after o'clock Saturday
night.
The dead: NARROW Jensen, thirteen
years old.
The injured: Carl Jensen, farmer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys.

INTERSTATE ESTATE
STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County COUrt-ss
~ In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term Of
the Iowa county court, to be held in and for said
county, at the court house, in the city of Dodge
vile, in said county. on the 18th day Of
December, A. d. 1917, being the second Tuesday
of said month, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Of said day, the following matters will be
heard and considered:
The application of Selma Bottoms. admins
Gratrix of the estate Of 10 eph w. Bottoms,
late of said county, deceased for the exam
ination and allowance of her administration
account and the assignment Of the residue
Of said estate to such persons as are BIZ law
entitled to the same, and for the determine
ton and adjudication of the Inheritance tax, if
any, payable in said estate.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested by
publishing a copy OF this notice for three weeks
successfully, prior to said day OF hearing in the
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper
published in said county.
By the Court:
ALRRo jerks. County Judge.
Dated this 18th day Of November, 1917.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29
LEGAL NOTICES
John W. Taylor, Attorney.

NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO
CREDITORS.
NTATE of Wisconsin, County Court, Iowa
~ County In Probate.
In re estate of Ann Harker, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
Term of said court to be held the third
Tuesday Of December, A. d. 1917, at the Court
House in the City of Dodgeville, County of Iowa
and State of Wisconsin, there will b. heard and
considered, the application of Simon 5. Harker
of Linden for the appointment of an administra-
tor of the estate Of Ann Harker, late of
the town of Linden i'll said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby further given, That at the
Regular Term OF said court to be held at said
Court House, on the filst Tue0day of April
A. d. 1918, there will be heard. considered and
adjusted. all claims against said Ann
Harker, deceased
And notice is hereby further given, That all
such claims for examination and allowance
must be presented to said county court at the
Court House in the City of Dodgeville in said
county and state. on or before the 9th day of
March A. D. 1918. or be barred.
Dated, November ~, 1917.
By the Court,
ALDRO jerks. Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29

NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO
CREDITORS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29
Q @ o. . Q o Gee q
TWENTY YEARS AGO

Many farm women carried wa
ter several rods to the kitchen.
Every parlor had a corner
"what-not," with pink shells and
blOWn-gIasS ships on it.
r. F. D. stood for "reading fire.
fhently delayed"
Town butchers bought directly
from farmers and ''killed their
own"
Cows were often saved be-
cause they were pretty, because
feed was plenty, and because
their family had lived on the land
for generations.
Inventors Of farm labOr-Savers
were scarce.
Ministers were often paid in
good Will and farm produce.
Town folks complained at hav-
ing to pay 10 cents a pound for
pork roast.
Farmers were satisfied to sell
dairy butter at 20 cents a pound.
The sauer kraut barrel was the
only silO on the average farm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29
JOHN w. FOSTER is BURIED
Secretary and Mrs. Lansing Attend Fu-
nera of Former Secretary of
State at Evansville, Ind.

Evansville, Ind, Nov. 19-Secretary
and Mrs. Lansing attended the funeral
Of John w. Foster, former secretary Of
state, here Sunday. Mrs. Lansing was
Mr.. Fosters daughter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-29

determined by the
Exposure" of ihe
room and by the
amount Of sun
light it gets. ,
The chairs and
table of dark
brown or green
enrich the ap-
pearance Of the
wall paper. The
light yellow brown
vanished furni-
ture cheapens the
effect of the room
whatever the col
or Of the floor
and walls may be.
1t is much bet
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-08
LoBE-DEMocRAT DECLARES
STONE SHOULD STEP ASIDE

st. Louis, March S.-Opposition to
Senator Stone was still evident today.
The Globe-Democrat, which heretofore
has not commented on the Missouri
senator's stand, today asked Stone to
resign. There is only one explana-
ton Of the intolerable situation in the
United States of having, at time Of
gravest international crisis. a chair
man of the senate committee on for
eign relations who is not in accord
with the president" said the editorial.
1T is the evil of seniority.
He has been repeatedly guilty OF
grave indiscretions. The chairman OF
the foreign relations committee must
be in accord with the president and
his fellow committeeman"
The Sterling Price Camp of the Uni
ted Confederate Veterans condemned
Stone.
I'VE regard his conduct as a betray-
al of the rights of the nation and COM
plete Misrepresentation Of the convic-
tons Of his constituents" said the res
olution.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-08
GENERAL GOMEZ IN
PRISON AT HAVANA

Havana, March S.-General Gomez,
chief of the Cuban revolt forces, pris-
oner after spectacular defeat of his
troops by government forces, arrived at
Havana early today on special train.
He was hurried at once to the peniten-
tiary under heavy guard.
Others of the 800 Liberal insurrec-
tionists taken with Gomez late yester-
day in what the government statement
termed "Cuba's biggest battle in his
tory" were expected late this after
noon. There appears little doubt but
that Gomez is fated to die for his
treason.
GOVERNMENT LOSSES SMALL.
Details of the battle received today
were a fresh cause for rejoicing in Ha-
vana. The government forces lost only
four killed and IL wounded while in
flicting drastic defeat on the rebels.
General Gomez and his party were
thanked on two sides. Then third
force of the government attacked the
penned up insurrectos from the rear
driving them out through a gauntlet OF
fire. Those who sought to escape were
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-08
NEW YORK WORLD CALLS
FOR RESIGNATION OF STONE

New York, March Scaling for
Senator William stones resignation as
chairman of the senate foreign rela-
tons committee. the New York Morn
ing World today said:
Under DISCUSSES as Transparent as
any assumed by the innumerabie
agents Of the kaiser's propaganda in
this country, he has been revealed
time and again as one, who, in the
presence of Germany. would equivo-
cate, abate and even sacrifice, Ameri-
can rights.
He has made this plain from the
day OF the Lusitania horror, which he
dismissed as lightly as any Junker
and for which he found as many ex-
cuses as any instructed German
American In all essentials involving
Germany he has been persistently I'm
opposition to the United States and
yet has retained Craftsmanship which
gives him immense influence upon the
foreign policy of the United states. ;,
The New York Morning Sun bitterly
attacks Senator Stone, declaring he
should be deprived of his chairman
ship. ~
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-08
IDAHO MAY GET IN
ON 'PAC|FIC'S
BIG ANNIVERSARY
House Votes Ten Thousand
to Defray This States Elk
penses if it Participates in
the Jubilee at Ogden.

The house of representatives voted
$4,000 Wednesday, $4,000 of which is
to be used, if approved, for Idaho to be
suitably represented at the fiftieth
anniversary of the driving of the golden
spike in the first transcontinental rail-
road at Ogden in 1919 and $4,000 to
pay the fares of Union and Confeder-
ate veterans of the civil war in this
state to attend the Vicksburg reunion.
The ogden anniversary celebration
appropriation bill was introduced in
the house of representatives Wednes-
day and passed on the same day. 1t
was explained that it is proposed to
make the celebration a national affair
and Idaho with other states will be
expected to install exhibits. The Utah
Legislature has appropriated 100000
for the celebration contingent upon
Ogden raising 100000.
UTAH'S REPRESENTATIVE
Warren l.. Watts of the Utah Con-
struction company personal repre-
sentative OF Governor Banberger, was
given the courtesy of the house floor
in the afternoon and spoke to the
merits of the golden spike bill. He
Richards, of ogden. father of Represen-
tative Richards of Bannock county
who also explained to members the
necessity for Idaho joining in the cele-
bration plans. The golden spike was
driven in the Union Pacific railroad
near Ogden in 1869.
VlckSBURG REUNION.
The Vioksburg reunion bill originally
carried $4,000, but the measure was
amended to increase the amount tc
SO, 600 and as so amended passed. B,
the terms of this measure veterans o.
the civil war, both with the Union ant
Confederate sides, who reside in Idaho
will have their fares paid to and from
their homes to Vicksburg to attend the
/ mammoth jubilee planned to be held ir
that city in the fall of the present
year.
Both bills must pass the senate and
receive the approval of the governor.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-08

Continued from First Page)
it remains true that he is unfit for this
important office" says the Chicago
Post, Republican.
mo man should be intrusted with
leadership in this crisis who is not in
full accord with the policy of the presi-
dent or who does not with whole heart
believe in defending the rights and
honor OF America"
1.-THE copperhead senator's" the Chi
cago Journal. Democratic, says editor
tally, "have received the first INSTALL
ment of their reward. The German
press applauds them as wise patri-
otto and representative of the best
spirit Doubtless a dozen iron crosses
have been laid aside for them, to be
delivered when this cruel war is over;
and 'Gumshoe Bill at least, ought to
receive the kaiser's photograph"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-08
Dardanelles Campaign the
Subject of a More or Less
Grilling Report by British
Investigators.
CONFUSION THERE;
EFFICIENCY LACKING
Former War Chief Blamed
for Costly Delay and for
Not Having Asked Coun-
sel-Winston Churchill's
purely Naval" Program
Comes Under the Lash.

London. March s.-Upon the late
Lord Kitchener. England's idol. and
the early war council was flxed the
blame today for England's Dardanelles
expedition. A special investigating
COMMITTEES, appointed in response to
parliamentary inquiries and complaints,
as to the costly experiment against
Turkey made this report today.
although the main object of the ex-
petition was not attained" the report
concluded, certain important political
advantages were secured by the expe-
dition. Whether these were worth the
loss of life and treasure involved, must
always remain a matter of opinion"
cENsuRE FOR KITCHENER.
Discussing the responsibility for the
step, the report adjudged Lord Kitch-
ener responsible for three weeks delay
in dispatching troops to the Darda-
nelles, thereby "gravely compromising
the probability of success"
The committee held also that
Kitchener did not Sufficiently
utilize the services of the general
staff, resulting in confusion and
lack of efficiency"
Censure was expressed at the war
councils failure to hold a meeting be-
tween March 10 and May IA, 1915, and
discussed Winston Churchilrs adj
vocacy, as first lord of the admiralty,
for purely naval expeditionary forces.
CHURCHILL CRITICISED.
Lord Kitchener" the report con-
tinued, favored purely naval attack.
The commissioners think the first lord
of the admiralty (then ChurchilD, the
premier Cthen Asquith) and other
councillors should have required the
naval advisers to submit clearly ex-
pressed views regarding the practical
bility of the PLAN"
The report concludes they were not
justified in reaching a decision on the
Dardanelles plans without much fuller
investigation"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-08
APPEAL TO AMERICANS TO
AID CAUSE OF THE IRISH

London. March S.-Members of the
Irish party who last night forced an
issue in the house of commons on the
question of home rule for Ireland. to-
day issued a manifesto asking Irisn-
Americans and Americans generally to
aid them in the movement.
The appeal pleaded for pressure to
be exerted on the British government
for application by England to Ireland
of the principles as to self-government
enunciated by President Wilson in his
famous speech to the United States
senate.