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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-07-13
PEACE AT CHRISTMAS TIME.

From purely military point of view
it is quite possible to believe that the
war may last through another year-or
even longer. Most military men and
military critics take this view. The
military authorities, no matter what
their personal opinion, as matter Of
public policy, are persistant in telling
the public that they must prepare and
be prepared for an indefinite prolonga-
ton.
Personally this writer, believes that it
will not be possible to continue the war
into the year 1918.
Without going into very much of de-
tail, even the more careless readers know
and realize the vast waste of three years
war. Four great factors make and lose
wars. Men, money, munitions and food.
Sometimes, it is one or the other which
decide the issues for all are practically
of equal Importance in the prosecution
of war, but in this war all these factors
are busy for peace.
After three years fighting, nothing de-
cisive has been accomplished by the
armies except to decemlnate the per-
sonel. The rate of the killing and
wounding has been such that the mum.
bers are almost incalculable and certain
ly incomprehensible. We know that in
all the fighting countries that the supply
Of available human material Is about
exhausted. Every man now taken to
the field IS at the expense Of labor need
ed at home to support the armies in the
field. When the labor supply is thus
being exhausted how long can the armies
exist without the laborsupportf
As to munitions, the same criticism
occurs Men are Just q necessary IN
the munition factories q they are in the
ranks. There probably i sufficient
metsl in availabls ninss to prolong tho
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-07-13
First Congressional District.
Baer, Nonpartisan, EIec-
ted by about 5000
Plurality.
VOTE OF PEMB1NA CITY AND TOWNSHIP

City, Burtness over Baer 50; township
Baer over Burtness 80. (Cuthbert l
vote in Ward 81 Burtness net maj. 13
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
EASTER Ar ST. PAUL'S

The Easter services were carried out
with the usual solemnity. The choir,
with Miss Maud Keyes at the organ.
accompanied by Messrs Andrew Keyes
and Clifford Collins with violins, gave a
splendid rendition of Roswig's mass in
F. The church was filled to capacity
at both masses. The pastor. Fr.
OReilly, spoke briefly on the resurrec-
tion as proof of our immortality.
The affairs were beautifully decorated
with Easter lilies, carnations, and
potted plants. The congregation en-
joyed an agreeable surprise on Easter
morning, as St. Pauls had been the
recipient of four beautiful statues
the gift of four members, whose
generosity is appreciated by the whole
congregation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
EASTER AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH

Easter at St Mary's was celebrated
with impressive service. First mass
with sermon was celebrated by Rev.
Fr. Nicholas Weyer with special music
by the children choir. Ten O. clock high
mass by Rev. Fr. Bernard Weyer, at
which the rector Fr. n. Weyer deliv-
cred two short sermons, one in English
and one in German, appropriate to the
Easter festival. The large choir rem
dered the prelude, Easter Bells" and
j. Wiegand's mass in very creditable
manner. The solos by Mrs Jacob Ket-
ter, alto, and Miss Eva Schmit, So
pranO, and mems chorus were especial
ly pleasing, The special music on vic,
lins by John Gray, Jr. and Charles
Morgan and the cello music by Alloys
Daum was greatly enjoyed. The affairs
were beautifully adorned with carna-
tions, lilies and other Easter flowers
Benediction of the blessed sacrament
and Te Deum closed the services.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
EASTER AT THE M. E. CHURCH

Easter was very fittingly observed at
the M. E. Church, the Easter services
beginning with a sunrise prayer meet
ing at 6:30, at which a large number
were present.
At the service Of worship at 10:30,
the choir in a very creditable manner
rendered the anthem, The Garden of
the Lord" by Lacey, and the pastor
brought an appropriate message from
the text He is risen us He said
In the evening, the large congrega-
tion enjoyed the excellent rendition of
the Easter cantata judith by Geibel.
The church was handsomely decorated
for the services with Easter lilies and
other spring flowers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
PUBLIC SERVICE IN Time OF WAR

The back kbOne of an efficient and sue
cessful Military Service is we'll organ
lied and administered Civil Service.
Wisconsin is one Of the ten states in the
union, where good administration is
guaranteed through the Merit system.
The following positions are to be filled
and held under this system, and not by
virtue Of any transient political Or per
sOnal favOritism Their range indicates
something of the immeEsity of the
States business. If you are looking for
chance to serve your state and your
country here is a good opportunity.
What is your trade or profession? Are
you farmer or fireman? A cook or
clerk? An elevator man or an engineer? ?
A matrOn, mechanician, or male attend
ant? A skilled tradesman, service EN-
plOyee Or statistical clerk? A police
man, probation officer or pedagog?
None of these? Then perhaps you are
an accountant, or an actuary or prison
guard, or an insurance examiner? If
you believe you can serve your state in
any Of the above positions, eXamina
tions for which will be held on April 20
at the county seat(Or if unassembled,
at your own home) drop line to the
Wisconsin Civil Service Commission, at
Madison
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
EASTER AT CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH

Easter and sunshiny weather brought
a large number of worshipers to the
Congregational Church, where the
pastor, Rev. w. G. Bond gave an able
discourse from Acts 26:9 "Why should
it be thought a thing incredible with
you that God should raise the dead?'
With the anthems Down in the lilly
Gardens and "Halleluia He is Risen"
rendered by the large choir; and the
flowers that decorated the pulpit, the
glorious Eastertide was manifest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
WILSON THANKS GEORGE v,
President Replies to Kings Congrat-
ulatory Message.

London, April 10.-Thanks to King
George for his inspiring words" in
greeting Americas entry into the war,
was expressed by President Wilson in
the following message received by the
king:
your eloquent message comes to
me at this critical moment in our ma
tional life as proof of community of
sentiment among the free peoples of
the world, now striving to defend
their ideals, maintain the blessings of
national independence and upholds
the rights of humanity.
'In the name of the American peo-
pie and the government to which they
look for guidance, l thank you for
your inspiring words"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
MINERAL POINT BOY ENTERS
AMBULANCE SERVICE

Beloit, Wis, April John F..
Hanscom of Mineral Point will be a
member Of a party of five Beloit college
students, who will sail on May 5, to
become ambulance drivers for six
months in the American Ambulance
field service in France.
Hanscom is senior at Beloit and a
leader in various college activities. He
was editor of the last Codex, biennial
student publication of the college, and
has served as editor of the Round
Table, the student newspaper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
WOMEN'S WAGE ACT VALID
Supreme Court Upholds Oregon Law
Fixing Minimum Scale.

Washington, April 10.-Oregon's
law, fixing the minimum wages for
women, the first compulsory minimum
wage statute ever before the supreme
court, was upheld as constitutional by
an equally divided court. Similar COM
pulsory laws of Washington, Colorado,
Wisconsin, California, Utah, Minneso-
ia and Ohio, likewise were sustained.
The supreme court also upheld as
constitutional the Oregon law, limit
ing labor Of men in mills, factories
and manufacturing establishments to
ten hours day, but permitting thir-
teen hours labor if paid time and a
half for overtime. It was the first gen
eral hours of labor state law ever be-
fore the supreme court,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
EASTER TIDE AT TRINITY CHURCH

Easter Dav the "Queen Of Festivals .
was dulv observed at Trinity Church as
it only can be after faithful observance
of lent From the sombre drapings and
tragic thoughts Of Good Friday, follow
ed bv the day Of expectation and wall
ing Of Holy Saturday, Easter Day
dawned bright and clear, resoundlng
with the ezultant strains Of the Resur'
rection hope and joy. This IS the DAY
the Lord hath made and we reJolced,
and were glad in it. The altar and
church were resplendent with the floral
offerings and the sweet fragrance Of the
Easter lilies was waited from God S
sanctuary like the holy and penetrating
influence Of the Risen Christ, whose
great act OF love in giving rs himself IN
the Blessed Sacrament Of the altar was
the divine benediction Of this most
holy day.
The three celebrations Of the Holy
Eucharist at G:30, 500 and 1890 re
spectively, were very largely attended
and many communions made. Cruck-
shank setting Of the Communion office
in E flat was we'll rendered by the choir,
which had worked faithfully on the
Easter music under the direction Of Mrs
Terrell The organ, after its careful
overhauling, was in excellent condition
and Mr. Anderson was once more able to
do Justice to himself, which he certain
ly did on this occasion. Miss Grace
Hyde's most beautiful and appropriate
solo was excellently rendered
The key thought Of the day was the
fact Of the Resurrection as constituting
the center Of Christian faith, of Christian
worship, and Of daily Christian life.
The Children'8 Vesper3 and Lenten
offerings at 4: 80 closed the days festiv !
tiles.
"To Thee who dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, Thy people give;
Ali glory a. is ever meet
To Father, and to Paraclete.
The Rector wishes to express his sin
,cere appreciation Of the efforts and sue
cess Of his people in making this help
ful Lent and glorious Easter; also his
appreciation of a beautiful silk flag pre-
seDted to the parish by the vestry and
first uufurled in the sanctuary on
Easter Day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
RICHARD OLNEY DIES
SUDDENLY AT Home
Former Secretary Of State Won
EnViab|e Fame,

Boston, April 10.-Richard Olney,
secretary Of state under President
Cleveland, died at his home here.
Mr. Olney, who was eighty-two
years old, had been i'll several weeks,
although it was not until Sunday that
his condition became serious. In an
announcement issued by the family it
was stated that he died suddenly at
8:45 o'clock Sunday night. Mrs. Olney
and their daughter, Mrs. George r.
Minot Of this city, were with him at
the end. Mr.. Olney's other daughter,
Mrs. C. H. Abbott, is residing tenn
porarily in Paris.
Recently while unable to leave hi!
bed, Mr.. Olney had displayed very
deep interest in the international sit
uation. It was said that he warmly
commended the action of the govern
ment when members Of his family in
formed him on Friday that President
Wilson had signed a proclamation of
war
Mr. Olney served successfully as at
torney general and secretary of state
during the administration Of President
Cleveland, and although at the head of
the state department for only one
year and nine months, he won reputa-
tion as a statesman Of commanding
ability and force. His greatest tri,
umph was his successful insistence
upon arbitration Of the boundary dis
pute between Great Britain and Vene-
zuela. He was regarded as the strong
est man of the Cleveland administra-
tiOn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
COM MMERCIAL CLUB TEAM
DEFEATS STHE COCO-COLAS

The challange made by the famous
Coco ,Cocola bowling team was accept
cd by the Mineral Point Commercial
team and the game was played Monday
evening, April 8.
The Cocoas went down in horrible
defeat Or in other words shut out, not
wlning a game. 1t was a very good
practice game for the club team. So
reports the press correspondent for the
Commercial club.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Frank Tyler of Chicago.

A letter recently received here from
Mrs Frank Tyler of Oak Park who was
formerly Miss Louisa Grifiths Of Min
eral Point, announces the death of her
husband on March 80, the result of a
fall from the fourth story of the Aster
Hotel, where he was employed as a
painter and decorator Besides his
widow, Mr. Tyler leaves one daughter
and together they mourn the death Of a
good, kind husband and father.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
BROKERS MAY SHUT OFFICES
Cessation of Trade May I Considered
as Patriotic Move
MILWAUKEE, April 10.

MILWAUKEE, April TO.
Brokerage houses in many parts Of
the country may close May / as pa
triotic move, it was stated unofficial
ly.
Spectators are quitting on account
Of the United States entering the war,
and trading is so panicky brokers arc
houses close it is said, trading will be
entirely on supply and demand. Ru
mOrs that the government is planninc
extensive control Of supplies served
to authenticate the report that brok-
age houses are quitting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
TOLD TO THE PRINTER


Lawrence Gibbons writes from FOn-
da, Iowa, under date of April 3 1t has
been very cold winter here but prom
ises good spring, No seeding has
been done in this part yet, but with a
few good days the soil would be in
working condition. Mrs Gibbons ar
rived home safely from her short visit
in your city and surrounding towns.
KIND TO THE HOME PAPER.
In business letter Rev. FIR. John j.
darcy. rector of St Agatha's Church,
3l47 Douglas Boulevard, Chicago, de
scribes The Democrat as lone Of the
l.ast edited, and let me say without
aservation, the most welcome paper
coming to my desk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
FEW ARRESTS IN WISCONSIN
If There Is Much Espionage 1t Hasn't
Developed
MILWAUKEE,, Apr.l 70.

Reports from outside Of milwaukee,
that the state is rotten with espionage
have not been confirmed by the max,
ing Of any large amount Of arrests un-
der the new federal orders to arrest
every suspected spy.
SO far all tAat can be learned is that
six men have been taken into police
headquarters and closely examined,
At least three Of these are known to
have been turned loose with repri
mand to stop talking against the ad-
ministratiOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
FIRST WEEK IN MAY BABY WEEK

The Woman's Civic club of Mineral
Point will observe Baby Week the first
week in May.
Exhibits, speakers and entertainment
by the school children will be some of
the special features.
Some Facts About Babies.
Most healthy babies are twice as
heavy when they are five months old as
they were at birth, and three times
their birth weight when they are a
year old
Baby should gain a quarter of a
pound or more each week for the first
six months of his life, and slightly less
than that up to the date the first can
die is put on his birthday cake
An averaging of large number of
statistics shows that baby fed from
its mothers breast has just ten times
the chance to live and grow and escape
disease than a baby has if brought up
on the bottle. (There is always some
thing wrong when mother either
can't or won't nurse her baby)
A child should gain about five
pounds a year from its first to its
eleventh birthday, and twice that each
year until it is fourteen.
To grow properly, child must have
enough food, sleep and fresh air.
The so called harmless" CONTAGIOUS
diseases prevalent among children not
only kill the weak and unfit, but al
ways temporarily impair the health and
impede the growth of those who sur
vive. So mothers who let their chill.
dren play with little neighbors who
have mumps or measles or chicken
pox, because they would rather they
had them while they are little and get
it over WITH are needlessly exposing
their children to serious danger.
All these things will be brought up
in interesting lectures, discussions and
exhibits at the Baby Week Campaign
to be held here May to 6. Watch this
paper for the program. There will be
something for you in it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Austrians Rush for Paners.

Chicago, April 10.-Austrian born
residents of Chicago broke all rec
ords in their rush to become citizens
of the United States before the actual
declaration of war between the two
countries is announced. Out of 731
applicants for first papers," $50 were
Austrian citizens.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Scouts Proffer City Aid.
,fhNESVUIIE. 4

JANESVILLLE, April 10.
Within thirty minutes after the
news that the President had signed a
declaration Of war, one hundred and
bled at various points and marched to
the City Hall where they formally ten
dered their services to the municipal
ity of GAINESVILLE in case of need.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Alabama Town Fire Swept.

Adnalusia, Ala, April 10.-Fire
swept one of the principal business
blocks of the city, destroying the opera
house and eight business establish.
uents and damaging the two hotels.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
$25, 900 Fire In GARAGE.

GREEN BAY, April 10.
Fire which started In the vulcaniz.
ing room of the Washington garage.
operated by Noble Smith, caused
damage approximateing $25,OO0.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
BURR OAK CHEESE FACTORY

A new cooperative cheese factory to
be called the Burr Oak factory is
building on the farm of N. j. Kieffer,
west of town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Glass Meeting
Morning Worship, 1920. Subject,
The last Message of Christ to His
Church"
Sunday School-1145
Junior League-3:OO
Evening Worship-7:30. "The Prov
ing of Abraham
A cordial invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers are
especially welcome.
Save Thursday evening for the
regular prayer service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
U. S. Inspection Seen as Fact.

ASHLAND, April 10.
Mr.. Nash and other officials Of the
presidents office of the North West
ern railroad have assured themselves
by personal inspection that the Ash
land Ore docks are guarded by troops.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Bank Articles Approved.
MADISON, April 10.

The state bank commissioner ap~
proved an amendment TO the articles
Of incorporation of the state i,ank Of
Union Grove, Racine county, jrcrcas-
ing it's capital stock from $50 900 to
$4,000
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Pay Recruits at Drill.

SHEBOYGAN, April 10.
Citizens Of this county have guar
anteed to pay the weekly expenses Of
Cedar Grove boys who join Co. C OF
Sheboygan when they come to this
city for drill before being called out
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
BADGERS CANCEL ALL
ATHLETIC CONTESTS
University Ha|ts Sports as Na-
tiOn Goes to War.
MADISON, April 10.

MADlSON, ApFll 1U.
The University of Wisconsin athle-
tic council abolished all inter-collegi-
ate athletic contests for this spring
with the exception of the training trip
which the baseball team will take this
week. At Mondays council meeting
resolution was passed asking all col,
leges with which Badgers had sched
uled baseball, track and tennis COZ"
tests to cancel these dates. The Wis
consin relay meet which was to have
been held on May fifth was also drop.
ped.
KENOSHA, April 10
Miss Theresa NanderWee, eighteen
years Of age and the daughter of Mrs.
Faith VanderWee of this city, has Of
fered her services to the United
States government as a driver Of an
ambulance She is an expert in handl
ing an automobile and has taken o
regular course in nursing. She has
been assured that her services will be
accepted in connection with one Of the
Red Cross units. Her brother, Frank
VanderWee, went with her to "enlist"
and himself enlisted in the navy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
THE WOMANS CIVIC CLUB

The next meeting of the Woman's
Civic club will be held in the council
rooms. Saturday afternoon, April IA, at
o'clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Bakers Kick on Oil Paper.
KFNOSHA, April ]

KENOSHA, April TO.
Bakers in KenOsha are demanding
that the ordinance providing for the
wrapping Of bread in oiled paper be
declared unreasonable by the courts
as they claim that if the ordinance is
enforced they will be forced to charge
two cents more for each loaf of bread
sold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
US. INDICTS COAL MAGNATES
Many Corporations in Grand Jury
Net-Price Fixing Is CHARGED.

New York, April 10.-An indictment
naming twenty-one corporations and
eighteen individuals, charging viola,
ton Of the Sherman antitrust law in
fixing prices of coal, was handed
down by the federal grand jury.
The individuals are accused of hav-
ing combined during the last three
years to eliminate competition in the
transportation and sale of what is
known as "smokeless bunker COAL"
mined in the southern, southeastern
and southwestern counties of West
Virginia, and placed on shipboard at
tidewater ports at Newport News and
Norfolk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J c Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

l9:$S 9:$S "a. "a: m M Public Worship.
IL: :45 a. M. Sunday School.
400 p. m. Junior Endeavor.
$50 D. IN. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
7:3O p m. Strangers always welcome.
Regular meeting of the Brotherhood
on Friday night next.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
Police Guard Against Strikers.
JANESVILLE. Abr

JH4NIo V 11Ll/C, April lU.
The police are guarding the Jones
Dye Works, where forty strikers
threaten violence to those remaining
and to the plant itself. The majority
Of the strikers are foreigners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12

ADVERTISING SALE, APRIL -, AT
THE PARISH HOUSE

Advertising Our Home Merchants Something Every
body al Market Price.
Flour, coffee, butter, meats, canned goods, catsup
candy, fruits, ice cream, cigars; ladies' furnish
ing; mems furnishing; children's suits; toilet
goods; drugs; pictures; cedar chests; dustless
1nops seeds, and hardware.
Sale starts at 10 o'clock a and continues all
day. Lunch and coffee served morning, noon and
night. The date April 12-all day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
r. p. 0. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
April Is. First Sunday after Easter
Holy Eucharist, 800 a. N.
Morning Prayer, 1920.
There will be no evening service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12

The want advs. bring results. They
appear on page 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-12
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Kohchs-Buss.

Married this Wednesday morning,
April H. by Rev. FIR. OReilly, Mr.
Elmer Buss and Miss Marie Kohchs of
Belmont