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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18

ton, regardless of the general result,
is not protecting the consumer.
The policy of stimulating production
is a necessary one. A guaranty of prof
it has been found necessary, but the
farmer who withholds his crops is doing
nothing less than the coal operator who
shuts down his mine.
A procedure which permits withhold
ing and the resultant increase in prices
will find it's direct consequence in indus,
trial disturbance and the clogging OF
machinery which now must operate
with its greatest smoothness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
An Army in a Nutshell.

An army. three corps.
A corps, three divisions.
A division, three brigades.
A brigade, three regiments
A regiment. three battalions.
A battalion, three companies.
A company. one hundred men.
The above figures represent averages
and are subject to change.
Major-Generals win command corps
and divisions
Brigadier-GeneraI brigades
Coloucls, regiments.
Major, battaions
Captains, companies.
A Northumberland is vice.coIonel,
that is, takes the place of his superior
when absent.
The adjutant and quartermaster rank
as lieutenants and are appointed by the
colonel The surgeon ranks as major,
assistant surgeon as captain, while the
chaplain also ranks as captain.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
PRICES AND THE FARMER.
Chicago Tribune

iNI.AIh lfihHutt
The exemption of the farmer from
the processes by which the government
eudeavors to insure q fair distribution
of supplies to the people. does not just
fly itself in theory or in result
When every allowance has been made
in favor of independent action on the
part OF the farmer, the fact remains
that he has primary and enormous in
Rueuce upon the alimentation of the
country. and regulation which does not
take him into account fails at the be
ginning of its effort,
Regulation which forbids hording 10y
the mlddloman and permits hording by
the producer makes a distinction of no
value IN property rights, establishes a
useless standard Of public policy, and
does no good for the public, which sug-
fers jus, az much if the producer with
holds his goods from maket as il the
middleman withheld them,
There is no body Of unorganized men
better able TO adopt q common policy
without agreement than the farmer
The prospect Of high prices win organ
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
Heardgin Mineral Point.
How Bad 5~~SsoHs Nave Seen Made
Strong Kidney His Corrected.

All over Mineral Point you hear it.
Doan's Kidney Pills are keeping up the
good work. Mineral Point people tell
ing about it telling of bad backs made
sound again. You can believe the tes-
timong of your own townspeople They
tell it for the benefit of you who are
suffering. If your bach aches, if you
feel lame sore and miserable, if the kid
neys act too frequently. or passages are
painful, scanty and off color, use Doan g
Kidney Pills, the remedy that has
helped so many of your friends and
neighbors Follow this Mineral Point
citizens advice and give Doan's a
chance TO do the same for you.
Samuel Terrill, marble and granite
dealer, says: Sometimes my kidneys
were too active and then again they
we're sluggish Two boxes of Doan S
Kidney Pills rid me of the trouble and
put me in good shape"
Price so cents. at all dealers. Dom
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Terrill had Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
HEAVEN IS EMPLOYERS HOME
Curious information Is Brought to
Light by the Military Gen.
sus in New York.

Albany, N. Y.-The New York state
military census is going to show some
curious information. For instance, an
unmarried, nineteen-year-old Albany
girl gave these answers on her blank:
what is your businessw
"Colporteur."
"Are you In business for yourselfs"
mo-
''If not, what Is the name Of yonf
Employer"
THE Lord"
what is your employers businessy
"Forgiving sins"
What is your employers addressy'
"The heavenly sanctuary"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
eunployer?'
Fare for Bishops.

1t has been noted that cold chicken
and 'The Church's One Foundation" is
the fare provided for bishops at their
episcopal yisItations. But a mission.
airy preacher once declared that he al
ways got bread and cheese and From
Greenland's Icy Mountains" On out
occasion at a vicarage, after the eve.
ming service, he was gratifed to sN
the maid bringing IN nice hot chop.
While he was regarding this unusual
sight with anticipatory pleasure, the
vicar entered, and said: Help your.
self to bread and cheese, old man; the
doctor has ordered me to have a choy
every day."-London Daily Chronicle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
After
the Years
n
By Veronica Nj. Mahes


Copyright 1917, by w. G. ChApman)
$50 you want to purchase an inter-
est in the business?" propounded AL
vim Brooks.
'Tf my modest means will allow It,,
Mr.. Brooks" responded Pierce VALID
ron. 1--WE been your travelling sales
man for eight years. | have done
moderately well and have saved
money. l want n home Job now, for
] have Just been married. Even II my
little fund covers only small inter-
est, | would be glad to pay 1t In"
Alvin Brooks studied the briaW,
eager face Of his most faithful and
successful employee alphabetically.
His rare good heart showed in his
homely, but honest face.
"WaIdron," he said, you come at a
favorable juncture. Ten years ago
when after n hard, struggling life
started In business. / made up my
mind that when | was worth twenty
five thousand dollars l would retire
first, because do not care for money ;
next, because that sum Will be suffi-
cient to keep me for the rest Of my
life. was just thinking OF retiring
from business"
"Oh, sir, after that fine foundation
that should be a pride to you !"
81 have decided" declared Brooks
definitely. Now then, I'll make you
proposition. You keep your little
capital TO run on, take over the bust
ness, pay me ten per cent of the net
profits for like number of years and
Brooks and Company passes into your
hands"
Of course Pierce Waldron was de-
lighted and Alvin Brooks strolled from
his hotel the next day feeling like a
boy let out OF school. His life up to
twenty-one had been one of deprivn-
ton and trial. He had been the sole
support Of his mother and sister from
early bOyhood Both had died. Then
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
BOTTOMS SALE
OF Real Estate and Personal Property,

We will offer at public sale. on the
premises, A., miles southwest of Min
eral Point, on Thursday, Oct. %, 1917,
the following property:
LIVE Stock Draft mare in foal and
a span Of work horses a high grade
Short Horn cattle l3 choice milk cows,
II yearling steers. yearlng heifers,
IL calves, z of them steers, and three
year-old bull sows, II shoats.
MACHINERY Farm and truck wagons,
mower, side-delivery rake, Tiger seeder,
check row corn planter, corn sulkey,
Bradley riding pillow, new harrow, bob
sled, tanning mill, Delaval separator,
hay rack, hay fork, rope and pulleys.
30.gal. milk can, two cream cans, 30
bus. potatoes, $50 bus. oats, rs tons of
hay, straw stack, 80 fence posts, wood
saw. jack and power, 30 chickens, and
other things not mentioned.
THE FARM, containing lis acres
with nice stream of waterEand about
ten acres Of timber. This farm is near
~ all in grass, land in good condition - a
fine stock and dairy farm.
Sale to commence at 10 a. m. Lunch
at noon.
Terms of sale: Sums of $40 on under
cash; over that amount one years
time on bankable paper at 6S interest
A reasonable amount to be paid on the
farm and long time on the balance If
the purchaser so desires.
JAMES +. BoTToas,
MRS. Jog BOTTOMS.
+. +. Davisson, auctioneer.
T.. Y. Hutchinson, clerk
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
Didn't Appear at Box Office.

Things looked black for the dramat-
ist. For the fourth time in one season
2 play had been withdrawn after q
weeks run.
Cheer up old man." said a conaol.
ing friend. Perhaps postcrity win rec
ognize the genius displayed in your
stays"
Maybe" said the dramatist, bitter
", but the difficulty is that, so far
a. l am concerned, posterity is on II
free list
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18

seleaas MASS of candy, gum, pencils,
paper and the like OF its class. But
In q corner stood n jar, dust covered,
sbseure. 1t held half dozen slabs
If what in his early days had been
called "beefsteak candy"
In his youth that had been the
browning triumph Of the candy-mak-
er's trade. He had not seen its like
for over twenty years. He stood as
one under Il spell of fascination, star
ing at that old discolored jar and its
shrunken, color-faded contents. and
there rushed into his mind all the
years Of his unsophisticated boyhoed.
Then he entered the little store.
THAT beefEeak candy" he said, TAX
ing out his pocketbook.
The prim, neat little lady who pre-
sided over the humble establishment
stared at him uncertainty. She was
puzzled until he pointed at the isolated
jar.
"Oh, is that its Manner she spoke.
AZ never knew 1t. No one has ever
called for It and | fancy my predeces-
sor carried 1t for years, just as have.
One slab, sir?'
"All Of It," said Brooks, n strange
catch in his voice, and the little store
keeper regarded him in wonder. She
stood staring vaguely after this erratic
purchaser of her old and faded stock.
1t was the next day when Brooks
returned.
81 don't know what brought me
back" he Numbered clumsily. Il
guess 1t is because / am lonely and
wanted to talk to you about that beef
steak candy. Most people would laugh
at my fancIes, but you've got kind
fnce. Truth is, miss, that candy is an
old timer, like myself"
"Yes?" encouragingly smiled the
lady, not averse to chat with this
well-appearing, respectable-looking WIS.,
itor.
You see, the one vivid thing l re-
member best in my early boyhood
days is Just such Jar of just such
candy in my native village narrated
Brooks. ut used 10 fascinate me. l
would stand and look at it for five
minutes at a time, dreaming how the
first twenty-five cents I earned I would
buy one of those slabs and luXuriate
on it. Often too, I treasured the
thought that when I got rich 1 would
buy a whole jar of it and feast upon
it. Wen, l tried it yesterday-alas
now | can have all / want of it the zest
of youth is gone.
You are too young a man TO say
that" said the little lady.
FINALLY, away back in that early
boyhood l earned a quarter chopping
wood. All how I FASTENED to buy one
Of those slabs of beefsteak candy !"
dreamily ran on Brooks. And then
don't laugh at me-there was dainty,
little miss | loved. / presented it to
her and-she kissed me, the only girl
that ever did"
His auditor had become strangely
agitated.
"Who-what was her name?' she
asked softly.
Lucy Graham"
my, Sne IS my cousin! You must
be Alvin Brooks. / have heard her
speak of you and the incident you re-
late many n time"
"She Is living7" pressed Brooks.
"Oh, yes. She Is n stenographer
and comes to see me every day I'M
married, and as good and beautiful
as ever. Why, there she is now -
And Alvin Brooks once more pressed
the hand of the gentle maiden who
was destined to fill the void in his life
through all his happy later days.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18

"THr war, which was forced upon
us, says Hindenburg. And he might
have added, which is being more and
more forced upon the German people.
IL is forlible feeding now.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
THE TAX IS ON EARNED INCOMES

Editor Tribune: What in your opin-
ion is the character of congressman,
who, voting a double tax on incomes,
deliberately exempts himself from pay
ing the tax? lie he an honest states
man
Possessing as you do, "the universal
genius Of the press, you can, of
course, tell me,
AMERICAN BORN.
The tax IS on EARNED incomes. Com
prehend2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
CONGRESSIONAL TAX EXEMPTION
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Congress receives unpleasant criticism
for the exemption given members Of
congress and federal and state officials
from the excess earning tax, 1t is a
safe guess that the state and federal
officials we're relieved of the tax in
order that congressman might not be SO
conspicuous in their exemption, and it
appears as a very foolish and little ex-
cusable procedure.
The benevolent little attentions
which congress is tempted to give itself
are extensively purchased. The con
gressonaI inclination in their favor
seems to be irresistible and the damage
they do TO congressional reputation is
extraordinary.
The excuses which have been offered
for thus violation Of tax equality when
citizens are bearing large burdens are
lame. They limp. There was no ex-
cuse for it. II had the vice Of mean
ness and amalloeas. and the criticism
congr receives for it is deserved and
should nurt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18

This outfit was given last week to
Sergt Henry Rink, while here on leave
of absence from Chic6amaugua Park.
Ga. A similar outfit has BEEN forward
ed to Leo Jeuck, who is in training at
the same camp.
The Red Cross wishes to thank the
Trinity church for the use Of the Parish
House during the summer The work
room has been moved TO the north room
of the Farmers and Citizens Bank,
kindly donated by same.
The following donations are ackuow-
lodged with thanks
MIR, and Mrs. Richard Cant, VALID
wick . .......... ........ 800.
Civic Club so.
Durcas Society Is.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
SIS a day in Cornfield.

The here tot fore lowly cornhusker has
turned, out-turning the well known
worm. 1t is reported from the corn
belt sections that at prices from &c to
l5c per bushel for husking the husker
is making as high as sis a day. 1t is
said the transient laborer has disap-
peared, going into the mines and fac
tories. wherefore the husker has not
only come into his own but everyone
ese's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
Much Easier.

Betty-Jack says he win stop 6kfak.
lns IL ! marry him.
AIRS Wyse-Well. be careful. dear.
rs easier for him to begin agair
ihan It Is FOR you to get unmarried.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
Hardly Complimentary.

"Now, II you have it in your head
said the professor, who had explained
u theory to his students, you have it
all in nutshell. "-Boston I Tran
script.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
Red Gross Notes.

A box containing the following arti-
cles was forwarded to Madison last
week
SURGICAL SUPPLIES (gauzel
IL dozen lx4 congresses.
10 " gxg
% " AKA wipes.
2 2x2
3 knitted wipes.
II I'd. rolls
3
3 knitted eye bandages.
IA wash cloths,
"a napkins
4 handkerchiefs.
HOSPITAL GARMENTS
dozen flannel pajamas
3 surgical shirts.
| I bandages
4 abdominal binders.
10 triangular bandages.
tailed bandages.
pair hospital stockings.
pair cotton pajamas
fracture pillows.
The Red Cross is now making outfits
for the soldier boys from our town in
training at the various camps This
outfit consists of pair Of socks, pair
of wristlcts, a muller, a sweater and a
comfort kit. That the boys appreciate
the outfit the following letter will show:
To the Mineral Point Branch of Red
Cross Associations
Many thanks to you and the Red
Cross Association Of Mineral Point for
the most valuable equipment ever re-
ceived by a regular army man,
Yours.
HENRY RINK,
Sergt Co. f. 5lst Inf. |
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18
OUR FLAG

I piedgc allegionos TO the Ameci-
can flag and the republic TOR Chich
IL stands; one nation inuinciblc, with
liberty and jusf,ce for all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-10-18

A box containing the following arti-
Giles was forwarded to Madison last
week
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

returned from South Dakota and while
there witnessed some of the dastardly
work of the I. W. WIS at work near
Croton, South Dakota.
Mrs. w. e. Cattron and the Misses
Grace Hersey and Jennie and Bertha
Staehle attended the Monticello fair
Thursday.
Fred Hoerner and Edna Schnaet-
gen of Dubuque, were over Sunday
guests of relatives in town.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt and fam
lily are spending the week among rela-
tives in the western part of the state
and Missouri. ..-.
Miss Bertha Staehle is home from a
visit with, her sisters at Cedar Rapids.
Rev. Richard Tauber and wife of
Hosmer, South Dakota, Rev. Oswald
Maui and wife of Mason City were
guests of Rev. Lutz and wife the first
of the week, enroute to Dubuque.
Mrs. Fred Prussia and children, of
Mahomet, Minnesota, are here visiting
at the home of her father, Will Pow
ell --.s:ys..r -....-.,
C. M. Laxson and family drove to
Wyoming Saturday, remaining over
Sunday at the Rev. deBest home. Lit
tie Mary accompanied them home. q.
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THORPE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hermann and Mr.. and
Mrs. Cary of Dubuque, are spending
several days at the D. W. Barr home.
Miss Lottie Mckinney of Manches-
ter, spent several days last week with
her sister, Mrs. Henry Wendell.
Miss lila Clark is spending a few
days with Mrs. Earl Anderson.
.Burdette Young of Manchester, was
a business caller at the Frank White
home Tuesday.
Miss Verna Heyer was a caller N
Manchester Wednesday.
John Ives of Dundee returned home
Thursday evening after spending sew
eral days with his grandparents at
this place. ...r .-..
Mrs. Will White and daughter, Eva,
were shoppers in Dubuque Thursday.
Miss Floy Hooker of Manchester, II
spending the week with her grand
father, Conrad Wendell
Father Taken of Elkader spent FRI
day with his brother, Ben, Of this
place.
Mrs. Elmer Mattice spent Friday ct
the Ed Mosher home.
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HONEY CREEK.

John Moser was business caller
in Manchester Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. Cree had the misfortune
to get splinter in her foot which is
causing her much trouble.
The Ryan families, Dell, Bert and
Clifford, autoed to Walker Sunday and
visited with relatives.
Clarence Odell was trading in Man
chester Thursday.
Charles Rossow and family were
Sunday guests at the J. B. Harrington
home.
Miss Oral Rowe returned to her
home in Oelwein last week after
visit at the parental L. D. knight
home. "f
Mr.. and Mrs. George Beohm of Gree
ley, were Sunday guests at the Wal
ter Lehman home. r.
Miss Ruth Moser of Manchester, is
visiting at the Nicholas Lehman home
Miron and Howard Axtel spent Sun
day in New Hampton with friends.
The little infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Cramer passed away
Monday morning, August goth, 1917.
Fred Evert was kicked by horse
one day recently and sustained Sc
we're injuries.
Lewis Weeks is visiting relatives in
Minneapolis.
Mrs. Clint Carrier is entertaining
friends from Garnavillo.
A. ]. Stamp and family were Water
loo visitors Saturday.
| Mrs. B. w. Henry and daughter
have returned to their home in Port
land, Oregon, after an extended visit
here with relatives.
Elmer Burco visited few days in
Cedar Rapids last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Ladage and fam
lily returned home from a visit in
Plainfield.
J. E. Stalmaker visited relatives in
Marshalltown last week.
Mrs. James Newberry is still very
ill.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kash autoed
to Oelwein Sunday.
Mrs. Sophia Tucker is still very Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ozro Iced autoed to
Waterloo Thursday.
Several from Strawberry Point and
vicinity attended the Old Settlers pic
mic at Fayette.
Miss Nellie Carmichael has return
ed home from Minneapolis and St.
Paul, where she has been visiting.
Mrs. M. G. Goodrich and children
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EARLyILLE.

There were no services at the
German Lutheran church last Sum
day on account of the pastor, Rev.
Lutz, being in attendance at the Sy-
nodical meeting held in Dubuque from
last Wednesday until Monday. Dele
gates from all over the nation were
present. This meeting is held every
three years. This year is jubilee year
celebrating the 400th anniversary of
the Reformation. The delegate from
the local church was Ferdinand March
and William Salow, alternate.
The friends of Elias Faust, who
has been critically i'll the past two
weeks, will be glad to know that his
condition shows marked Improvement
and his recovery is assured by at
tending physicians.
The Sunday school classes of Miss
Ora Laxson and R. l.. Schaller had
a delightful time picnicking at Foun-
tain Spring near Greeley Thursday.
The picnickers were very enthusiast
tic about the beautiful scenery at Elk
Creek.
Mrs. Ed Gibbs is on the sick list
and has been under the doctors care
for the past two weeks.
Mrs. Clara Gould and daughter Hell
en-, of Dodge Center, Minnesota, are
here for a visit at the Pitcher and
Gould homes.
Prof Frank Rogers and wife de-
parted Friday for Sharpsburg, where
Prof. Rogers has accepted the prin-
cipalship of the public schools.
Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Taylor depart
ed Wednesday for an auto trip to
North Dakota
Glen Dunn went to Waterloo We'd
nesday for a few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Parker are the
parents of a daughter, born August
goth, 1917
Izetta Esler and Verona Watts of
Milwaukee, were guests at the Volt
and Werkmeister homes here during
the week.
Miss Francis Hersey of Cedar Falls,
arrived Saturday for visit at the
home of her grandmother, Mrs. L. G.
Hersey and other relatives in this Vi
cinity.
Miss Lillian Kahl and sister, Mrs.
Mary Mattingly and daughter, Hope,
and Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Clute were in
Edgewood Wednesday attending the
marriage of a relative, Miss Geneva
Waldo to Mr. Herman Ackman, at the
country home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Waldo. After the
ceremony and a sumptious wedding
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dinner, the newly-weds departed by
auto for Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, to
remain for some time and upon their
return will settle down to housekeep-
ing on the groom's farm in Clayton
county. Mr.. Ackman has been draft
ed and passed the examination and
unless exempted will go to some train
ing camp and his wife will resume
teaching. The friends here of this es-
Unable couple wish them happiness
and prosperity.
Miss Mary Virgins OF PlttsDurg'
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A number of friends gave a shower
for Miss Geneva Waldo at her home
west of town, on Monday. e
We are glad to report Henry May
as being better and able to be out
again. s.>y
Mrs. Agnes Smith of Strawberry
Point, visited her daughter, Mrs. Han
son, the first of the week. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hammond are
parents of a daughter, born August
18th. a..-. .= >-a'
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown and children
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfong of Della
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ware, were short callers hero lat

ware, were short callers here last
Sunday. ~
The boy scouts spent q few days Of
last week at the Backbone"
Mrs. John Peet has bought home
in Monticello and will move there In
the near future.
George Barr was down from Straw
berry Point the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Coolidge and
son, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. v. ]. Coolidge and other rela-
tives left Thursday for their home at
La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith and two chill
dren of Waterloo, spent Sunday with
the latter's sister, Mrs. Verd Coolidge.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Putt and daugh-
ter, Deloras, are visiting relatives in
Minnesota. ~ 40 E.EgT t
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Foffel of Lamont,
were Edgewood callers Sunday.